SEC Football: Mertz, Rattler rise in Week 8 QB Power Rankings
![COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 14: Graham Mertz #15 of the Florida Gators plays against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 14: Graham Mertz #15 of the Florida Gators plays against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/bc0967fc63c63f456d7e8a5981dd357c1545549ad8450ce51271adc06bddf654.jpg)
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.