SEC Football: Alabama on top in final 2023 power rankings
By Matt Melton
![ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 02: The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate with the SEC Championship trophy after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 02: The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate with the SEC Championship trophy after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 27-24 in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/54947ebef171ed64d3c305654c76c6f35657bd93db1033613036fbc80541d66c.jpg)
12. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Previous Ranking: 12
Concluding the year at No. 12 is Mississippi State, as the Bulldogs finished their 2023 season at 5-7 overall, as well as 1-7 in SEC play.
11. Auburn Tigers
Previous Ranking: 11
Concluding the year at No. 11 is Auburn, as the Tigers finished their 2023 regular season at 6-6 overall, as well as 3-5 in SEC play.
The Tigers will now play in a bowl game that is currently TBD.