SEC Football: Mertz, Rattler rise in Week 8 QB Power Rankings

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Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Max Johnson (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) /

12. Max Johnson (Texas A&M)

Previous Ranking: 12

Johnson struggled through the air against a much-improved Tennessee defense as the Aggies fell to the Vols 20-13. Johnson ended up going 16/34 for 223 yards, 1 rushing TD, and 2 INT’s in the loss.

For the season, Johnson now has a 56.8% completion percentage (67/118 passing), 898 passing yards, 8 total TD’s (7 passing, 1 rushing), and 4 INT’s. The Aggies also have their bye week coming up this week.

11. Jalen Milroe (Alabama)

Previous Ranking: 10

Alabama got off to a bit of a slow start offensively, and never really got into gear through the air against Arkansas on Saturday, but the Tide still came out on top 24-21. Milroe ended up going 10/21 through the air for 238 passing yards and 3 total TD’s (2 passing, 1 rushing). On the year, Milroe has a 64.6% completion percentage (85/132 passing), 1,397 passing yards, 139 rushing yards, 16 total TD’s (11 passing, 5 rushing), and 4 INT’s.

In one of the biggest games in the nation this week, Milroe and Alabama will be taking on Joe Milton III and Tennessee in a top 20 clash at 3:30 pm Eastern on Saturday.

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