SEC Football: LSU, Missouri rise in Week 12 2023 power rankings

By Matt Melton | Nov 15, 2023

COLUMBIA, MISSOURI - NOVEMBER 11: Running back Cody Schrader #7 of the Missouri Tigers celebrates his touchdown run in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

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Texas A&M Aggies running back Rueben Owens (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

8. Kentucky Wildcats

Previous Ranking: 7

Dropping a spot from No. 7 to No. 8 is Kentucky, as the Wildcats fell at home to Alabama by a final score of 49-21. A game in which the Wildcats fell behind 21-0 early, Kentucky would trail 28-7 at halftime, as well as be out-gained in total yardage a combined 444-253.

Now sitting at 6-4 overall, as well as 3-4 in SEC play, Kentucky will travel this weekend to South Carolina.

7. Texas A&M Aggies

Previous Ranking: 8

Rising a spot from No. 8 to No. 7 this week is Texas A&M, as the Aggies are the second of those two aforementioned SEC football programs who made a coaching change by parting with head coach Jimbo Fisher coming off their 51-10 home win over Mississippi State. As for the Aggies’ win, Texas A&M would force four turnovers defensively, as well as out-gain the Bulldogs in total yardage, 396-237, as well as hold a commanding 34-10 lead at halftime.

Now sitting at 6-4 overall, as well as 4-3 in SEC play, Texas A&M will play the first game under interim head coach Elijah Robinson at home Saturday against Abilene Christian.

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