SEC Football: Alabama on top in final 2023 power rankings

By Matt Melton | Dec 3, 2023

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) /

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Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

2. Georgia Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 1

After seeing their lengthy winning streak snapped with a 27-24 loss to Alabama in the 2023 SEC Championship Game, Georgia drops out of their No. 1 spot down one ranking to finish the season at No. 2. Despite outscoring the Crimson Tide in the second half, 17-10, it would not be enough to overcome a 17-7 halftime deficit.

Now sitting at 12-1 overall, a record that also included an 8-0 mark in SEC play during the regular season, Georgia will next play in a bowl game that is currently TBD.

1. Alabama Crimson Tide

Previous Ranking: 2

As mentioned previously, Alabama finishes the 2023 season sitting atop our 2023 SEC football power rankings, as the Crimson Tide rise a spot from No. 2 to No. 1 coming off their 27-24 win over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. A game in which Alabama held a 17-7 advantage going into halftime, the Crimson Tide would receive another strong game from quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for two touchdowns.

Now sitting at 12-1 overall, a record that also included an 8-0 mark in SEC play during the regular season, Alabama will next play in a bowl game that is currently TBD.

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