SEC Football: Milroe, Dart rise in Week 9 QB Power Rankings
10. Jalen Milroe (Alabama)
Previous Ranking: 11
In one of the biggest games of the week nationally, Jalen Milroe led Alabama on a 2nd half comeback (in which they out-scored the Vols 27-0) in a 34-20 win over Tennessee. Milroe went 14/21 passing for 220 yards, 2 pass TD’s, and 1 INT in the Top 20 clash.
For the season, Milroe has a 64.7% completion percentage (99/153 passing), 1,617 passing yards, 142 rushing yards, 18 total TD’s (13 passing, 5 rushing), and 5 INT’s. Alabama is our first of four SEC football teams heading into their bye week in Week 9.
9. Devin Leary (Kentucky)
Previous Ranking: 10
Kentucky had a bye week as well in Week 8. Leary’s numbers still sit at a 54.5% completion percentage (106/195 passing), 1,377 passing yards, 15 total TD’s (14 passing, 1 rushing), and 7 INT’s on the year.
In a matchup of teams who really need a win in the SEC East, Kentucky will take on Joe Milton III and Tennessee at 7:00 pm Eastern on Saturday.