SEC Football: South Carolina rises, Auburn falls in Week 13 2023 power rankings
By Matt Melton
![COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 14: Spencer Rattler #7 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs onto the field before their game against the Florida Gators at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 14: Spencer Rattler #7 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs onto the field before their game against the Florida Gators 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/217792ca40610a6464dcd878d7d913fbf3746464869894b657954e4af2c1dab1.jpg)
8. South Carolina Gamecocks
Previous Ranking: 10
Rising two spots from No. 10 to No. 8 is South Carolina, who picked up their third consecutive win Saturday by defeating Kentucky at home, 17-14. Despite being out-gained in total yardage, 293-257, the Gamecocks would force three Kentucky turnovers in the contest, as well as shutout the Wildcats in the fourth quarter.
Now sitting at 5-6 overall, as well as 3-5 in SEC play, South Carolina will host in-state rival Clemson this weekend needing a win to qualify for a bowl game.
7. Texas A&M Aggies
Previous Ranking: 7
Remaining at No. 7 this week is Texas A&M, as the Aggies won their second-straight game over the weekend with a 38-10 home victory over Abilene Christian. Despite the game being tied 7-7 at the end of the first quarter, Texas A&M would outscore Abilene Christian a combined 31-3 over the remainder of the contest, as well as out-gain the Wildcats in total yardage, 448-242.
Now sitting at 7-4 overall, as well as 4-3 in SEC play, Texas A&M will travel this Saturday for a matchup against LSU.