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

2. Spencer Rattler (South Carolina)

Previous Ranking: 3

Even in a losing effort, Rattler played well enough to move up a spot into the top two. Rattler went 23/30 passing for 313 passing yards, 46 rushing yards, 4 passing TD’s, and 1 INT as the Gamecocks fell to Florida 41-39. On the year, Rattler has a 73.6% completion percentage (142/193 passing), 1,724 passing yards, 129 rushing yards, 13 total TD’s (11 passing, 2 rushing), and 4 INT’s.

Rattler and the Gamecocks have another tough test ahead of them in Week 8 as they head into CoMo on Saturday to take on Brady Cook and Missouri at 3:30 pm Eastern.

1. Jayden Daniels (LSU)

Previous Ranking: 1

It was another strong performance from Daniels as LSU cruised past Auburn 48-18. Daniels went 20/27 through the air for 325 passing yards, 93 rushing yards, 3 passing TD’s, and 1 INT in the win. For the season, Daniels has a 73.1% completion percentage (152/208 passing), 2,294 passing yards, 515 rushing yards, 26 total TD’s (22 passing, 4 rushing), and 3 INT’s.

Daniels and LSU will dip into non-conference action this week as they host Army at 7:30 pm Eastern on Saturday.