Week 1 delivered a flawless 16-0 record for the SEC, but do not let the unblemished win column fool you—the hierarchy of this conference is in absolute chaos.
While standard preseason logic suggested a relatively steady transition into the new season, a weekend defined by historical blowouts, massive offensive statements and a few jarring performances completely challenged some of our initial expectations.
Nobody lost.
That doesn’t mean everybody won the same way.
Georgia and Texas did exactly what elite teams are supposed to do against overmatched opponents. Oklahoma unveiled an offense that looked dramatically different from the one that struggled a season ago. Texas A&M handled a major test. Ole Miss survived a tight game against Louisville. Alabama and Florida took care of business.
And then there was LSU.
The Tigers didn’t simply win.
They made arguably the loudest statement of Week 1 anywhere in college football.
LSU’s 55-14 dismantling of Clemson was enough to completely reshape one ballot, with Matt launching the Tigers from No. 5 in his preseason rankings all the way to No. 1 entering Week 2.
That move created one of the biggest storylines in this week’s rankings.
Because while the preseason battle at the top centered around Georgia and Texas, Week 1 added a third heavyweight to the conversation.
And that’s just the beginning.
As we turn the page to Week 2, these power rankings ditch much of the summer projection and begin rewarding what actually happened on the field. Dominance matters. Quality competition matters. Offensive explosiveness matters. And teams that struggled to separate themselves from inferior competition aren’t getting the same benefit of the doubt they received in August.
The result is a fascinating board.
The top seven teams are separated by just 13 points. Tennessee and Florida are deadlocked. Kentucky and Vanderbilt finished with identical point totals. Arkansas and Mississippi State did the same.
Meanwhile, the biggest disagreement among our voters isn’t at the top.
It’s Oklahoma.
Caleb and Craig have the Sooners third.
Matt has them 10th.
That’s the kind of difference that makes these rankings interesting—and it’s also why Week 2 matters so much.
With a colossal slate of high-stakes matchups on deck—including a monumental showdown in Austin—the margin for error in this league has already vanished.
The SEC went 16-0 in Week 1.
Now comes the harder part.
Figuring out who actually looked like a contender.
Our 2026 SEC Week 2 Consensus Power Rankings
Each first-place vote is worth 16 points, second place is worth 15 points, third place is worth 14 points, all the way down to one point for 16th place.
| Rank | Team | Caleb | Craig | Matt | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |
| 2 | Texas | 2 | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| 3 | LSU | 5 | 4 | 1 | 41 |
| 4 | Texas A&M | 4 | 7 | 4 | 36 |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3 | 3 | 10 | 35 |
| 6 | Ole Miss | 6 | 5 | 6 | 34 |
| 7 | Alabama | 7 | 6 | 5 | 33 |
| T-8 | Tennessee | 9 | 8 | 9 | 25 |
| T-8 | Florida | 10 | 9 | 7 | 25 |
| 10 | South Carolina | 8 | 11 | 8 | 24 |
| 11 | Missouri | 11 | 10 | 11 | 19 |
| 12 | Auburn | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
| T-13 | Kentucky | 13 | 15 | 14 | 9 |
| T-13 | Vanderbilt | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 |
| T-15 | Arkansas | 14 | 16 | 15 | 6 |
| T-15 | Mississippi State | 16 | 13 | 16 | 6 |
1. Georgia — 46 Points
Georgia remains the consensus No. 1 team in the SEC.
But it’s not unanimous.
Caleb and Craig both have the Bulldogs first, while Matt has them third behind LSU and Texas. That still gives Georgia enough points to narrowly edge the Longhorns for the top spot.
The margin?
One point.
Caleb’s Explanation
Georgia absolutely demolished Tennessee State 63–3, scoring 28 points in the first quarter alone. The Bulldogs looked like a complete team, and their defense was suffocating. I’m putting them just behind Texas because neither had a challenging opponent, but Texas showed a little more offensive explosiveness.
Craig’s Explanation
Georgia looked as good as we thought they’d look against Tennessee State. Gunnar Stockton was incredible going 15/16 on the day for 3 touchdowns.
Matt’s Explanation
Much like Texas, Georgia drops one spot only because LSU stole the weekend headlines. Kirby Smart’s team did exactly what they were supposed to do, annihilating Tennessee State 63-3. Gunner Stockton was highly efficient, and the defense allowed next to nothing. They remain firmly in the national title driver’s seat.
Georgia did exactly what Georgia was supposed to do.
The Bulldogs jumped on Tennessee State early, scoring 28 points in the first quarter and eventually rolling to a 63-3 victory.
Gunner Stockton was nearly perfect.
The defense was suffocating.
There was no drama.
And perhaps most importantly, there was nothing from Week 1 that suggested Georgia has slipped from the national championship conversation.
The only reason the Bulldogs aren’t a unanimous No. 1 is because LSU produced the most eye-catching result of the opening weekend.
But when all three ballots are combined, Georgia still sits on top.
Barely.
2. Texas — 45 Points
Texas is one point behind Georgia.
And unlike the Bulldogs, the Longhorns received the exact same ranking all three voters.
Caleb has Texas second.
Craig has Texas second.
Matt has Texas second.
That kind of consistency almost gave the Longhorns the consensus crown.
Caleb’s Explanation
Texas looked extremely explosive, putting up 59 points while allowing only 7. Arch Manning and the offense showed why Texas is considered a national championship contender. The big question is how they’ll look against much better competition—and they won’t have to wait long, with Ohio State coming up.
Craig’s Explanation
The Longhorns handled business against Texas State. Nice little warm up before they take on Ohio State.
Matt’s Explanation
I had them at No. 1 last week, and they didn’t do anything wrong to lose it, dropping purely because of LSU’s statement win. Arch Manning was sensational in his season debut, throwing for over 300 yards and four touchdowns in a 59-7 rout of Texas State. They look every bit like the juggernaut I expect them to be.
Texas looked every bit like the team that entered the season with national championship expectations.
The Longhorns scored 59 points.
They allowed seven.
Arch Manning looked explosive.
And the offense showed why so many people believe Texas has the firepower to win the SEC.
But now comes the real test.
Ohio State.
Week 1 was a warm-up.
Week 2 is a measuring stick.
And if Texas performs against the Buckeyes the way it performed against Texas State, the Longhorns may not stay second for long.
3. LSU — 41 Points
Here comes the biggest mover of the week.
LSU was fifth on Caleb’s ballot.
Fourth on Craig’s.
And first on Matt’s.
The Tigers’ 55-14 demolition of Clemson was impossible to ignore.
Matt’s Explanation
Lane Kiffin’s squad rocketed from No. 5 straight to the top spot in my rankings after pulling off the single most impressive performance in the country. The Tigers completely dismantled Clemson 55-14. Despite the chaotic legal drama surrounding Kiffin and the league office, his offense looked like an absolute Ferrari. They earn the No. 1 spot on pure dominance.
LSU didn’t just beat Clemson.
The Tigers dismantled Clemson.
And that’s why Matt made the aggressive move.
There are still voters who want to see more before placing LSU above Georgia and Texas. Caleb and Craig both kept the Tigers outside their top three.
That’s understandable.
One game doesn’t erase everything we believed about a roster entering the season.
But this wasn’t an ordinary opening victory.
LSU made a statement against quality competition.
And when the rest of the SEC’s top teams were playing inferior opponents, LSU had the opportunity to prove itself against Clemson.
The Tigers passed the test emphatically.
The consensus says LSU is third.
But the Tigers may have the most momentum of anyone in the conference.
4. Texas A&M — 36 Points
Texas A&M enters Week 2 at No. 4.
Caleb has the Aggies fourth.
Matt also has them fourth.
Craig is significantly lower at No. 7.
5. Oklahoma — 35 Points
No team in the SEC produced a wider disagreement among our three voters near the top of the rankings.
Caleb has Oklahoma third.
Craig has Oklahoma third.
Matt has Oklahoma 10th.
That’s a seven-position difference.
Caleb’s Explanation
Oklahoma did exactly what they needed to do in week 1. Came out and dominated a team they should dominate. John Mateer and this offense looked completely different from a year ago and this defense looked great.
Craig’s Explanation
The Sooners showed us a new look offense in their home opening route of Utep. First real test for Oklahoma comes this week against Michigan.
For Caleb and Craig, Oklahoma’s performance was enough to keep the Sooners right where they belonged entering the season.
The offense looked different.
John Mateer looked comfortable.
The Sooners dominated an opponent they were supposed to dominate.
And the defense continued to look like one of the team’s greatest strengths.
Matt, however, wasn’t ready to make the same leap.
His ranking at No. 10 represents the most significant disagreement surrounding any of the conference’s top teams.
And that makes Oklahoma one of the most fascinating teams entering Week 2.
Because a trip Michigan is coming.
The Sooners don’t have to wait long for a legitimate measuring stick.
If Oklahoma beats Michigan—or simply looks impressive against the Wolverines—Matt’s No. 10 ranking could look extremely conservative.
If the Sooners struggle?
Caleb and Craig will have some questions to answer.
For now, the consensus places Oklahoma fifth.
6. Ole Miss — 34 Points
Ole Miss is one of the most consistent teams on the entire board.
Caleb has the Rebels sixth.
Matt has them sixth.
Craig has them fifth.
7. Alabama — 33 Points
Alabama checks in seventh.
Caleb has the Crimson Tide seventh.
Craig has them sixth.
Matt has them fifth.
That’s a remarkably tight range.
T-8. Tennessee — 25 Points
Tennessee begins a fascinating tie in the middle of the SEC’s upper half.
The Volunteers received 25 points.
Caleb has Tennessee ninth.
Craig has them eighth.
Matt has them ninth.
That’s extremely close agreement.
T-8. Florida — 25 Points
Florida finished with the exact same point total as Tennessee.
The Gators received rankings of seventh, ninth and 10th.
Matt is clearly the highest on Florida after the Gators’ convincing Week 1 performance.
Caleb and Craig remain more cautious.
10. South Carolina — 24 Points
South Carolina comes in just one point behind Tennessee and Florida.
Caleb has the Gamecocks eighth.
Matt also has them eighth.
Craig is much lower at No. 11.
11. Missouri — 19 Points
Missouri is almost perfectly aligned across the three ballots.
Caleb has the Tigers 11th.
Matt has them 11th.
Craig has them 10th.
That’s one of the strongest areas of agreement on the entire board.
12. Auburn — 15 Points
If you’re looking for the team with the most unanimous ranking in the SEC, look no further.
Caleb has Auburn 12th.
Craig has Auburn 12th.
Matt has Auburn 12th.
Perfect agreement.
T-13. Kentucky — 9 Points
Kentucky finds itself tied for 13th after receiving rankings of 13th, 14th and 15th.
Caleb is the highest on the Wildcats.
Matt has them 14th.
Craig has them 15th.
Craig’s Explanation
Kentucky got the win in their opener, but they gave up 300 yards to Youngstown State. Not the best look.
Kentucky won.
But the Wildcats didn’t inspire much confidence.
Giving up 300 yards to Youngstown State raised concerns for Craig, while Caleb and Matt were willing to place Kentucky slightly higher.
The result is a tie for 13th.
T-13. Vanderbilt — 9 Points
Vanderbilt finished with the exact same point total as Kentucky.
The Commodores received rankings of 13th, 14th and 15th.
Matt is the highest at No. 13.
Craig has Vanderbilt 14th.
Caleb has the Commodores 15th.
Caleb’s Explanation
A 28–9 win against Austin Peay wasn’t nearly as convincing as most of the other SEC performances. They won comfortably, but they didn’t dominate the way teams around them did. There is still plenty of time for them to move up.
The concern is obvious.
Vanderbilt won.
But compared to the rest of the SEC?
The Commodores simply didn’t make much noise.
T-15. Arkansas — 6 Points
Arkansas is tied for last in the consensus.
The Razorbacks received rankings of 14th, 15th and 16th.
Caleb is the highest on Arkansas.
Matt has the Razorbacks 15th.
Craig has them last.
Craig’s Explanation
Arkansas snapped their 10 game losing streak with a 31-14 win over North Alabama. Happy for them, but not enough to get out of last place in my rankings.
Matt’s Explanation
Even though they technically won, a 31-14 victory over FCS opponent North Alabama left a lot to be desired. The Razorbacks struggled heavily along the offensive line and couldn’t pull away until late. With a brutal matchup looming, they drop below Kentucky, who looked much sharper.
Arkansas won.
That’s important.
But nobody is ready to overreact.
The Razorbacks snapped their 10-game losing streak with a 31-14 victory over North Alabama.
Still, the performance left questions.
The offensive line remains a concern.
The inability to pull away early was concerning.
And the overall uncertainty surrounding the roster remains.
Arkansas has a win.
But the Razorbacks still have plenty to prove.
T-15. Mississippi State — 6 Points
Mississippi State also finished with six points.
The Bulldogs received rankings of 13th, 16th and 16th.
That’s a major difference.
Craig has Mississippi State 13th.
Caleb and Matt both have the Bulldogs dead last.
Caleb’s Explanation
Mississippi State is last despite winning 62–13. That’s not because they played badly—they actually had one of the bigger blowouts. It’s because ULM isn’t strong enough to tell us much about Mississippi State yet. I want to see how they perform against SEC competition before moving them higher.
Matt’s Explanation
The Bulldogs hold onto the basement spot. Jeff Lebby got his first win of the season, but the roster depth issues we talked about in the preseason were obvious. The defense looked incredibly vulnerable to the big play against lesser competition, and it’s hard to imagine them surviving the upcoming SEC gauntlet without serious defensive adjustments.
This may be the strangest situation on the entire board.
Mississippi State won 62-13.
And yet two of the three voters ranked the Bulldogs last.
That’s the reality of power rankings.
The final score matters.
The opponent matters, too.
Caleb wasn’t convinced ULM was strong enough to tell us much about Mississippi State.
Matt remains concerned about roster depth and defensive vulnerability.
Craig, meanwhile, saw enough to move the Bulldogs all the way to No. 13.
That’s a three-position difference.
And it makes Mississippi State one of the most difficult teams to evaluate entering Week 2.
Where Caleb, Craig and Matt Are Closest to Agreeing
Despite some significant disagreements, there are several areas of this board where the three voters are remarkably close.
Georgia and Texas Are the Clear Top Two
The biggest agreement is at the top.
Georgia received rankings of:
Caleb: 1
Craig: 1
Matt: 3
Texas received rankings of:
Caleb: 2
Craig: 2
Matt: 2
Texas is the most consistent team at the very top.
All three voters have the Longhorns second.
Georgia narrowly wins the consensus because Caleb and Craig both gave the Bulldogs first-place votes.
The difference between the two teams?
One point.
Georgia has 46.
Texas has 45.
That’s about as close as it gets.
Ole Miss Is Nearly Identical Across the Board
The Rebels received rankings of:
Caleb: 6
Craig: 5
Matt: 6
That’s a one-position difference.
Ole Miss is clearly viewed as a top-seven SEC team.
Nobody has the Rebels in the championship tier.
Nobody has them near the middle of the conference.
The three voters see Ole Miss almost exactly the same way.
Alabama Is Another Area of Strong Agreement
Alabama received rankings of:
Caleb: 7
Craig: 6
Matt: 5
Again, just a two-position range.
The Crimson Tide are firmly inside the top seven.
The debate isn’t whether Alabama is good.
The debate is whether Alabama has shown enough to move ahead of the teams currently above it.
Missouri Is Almost Unanimous
Caleb: 11
Craig: 10
Matt: 11
The Tigers are another team where all three voters landed in almost exactly the same place.
Missouri belongs in the middle of the conference.
For now, there isn’t much disagreement.
Auburn Is the Ultimate Consensus
This one is simple.
Caleb: 12
Craig: 12
Matt: 12
Three voters.
Three identical rankings.
Auburn is No. 12.
No debate necessary.
Where We Were Way Off
This is where the rankings become much more interesting.
Oklahoma: A Seven-Spot Difference
No disagreement among the teams near the top is larger than Oklahoma.
Caleb: 3
Craig: 3
Matt: 10
That’s a seven-position difference.
Caleb and Craig believe the Sooners belong among the SEC’s elite.
Matt has them outside the top nine.
That’s a dramatic difference.
And Week 2 could settle a lot of this debate.
Oklahoma’s matchup against Michigan is one of the most important games of the weekend.
If the Sooners win—or even look impressive in defeat—the No. 10 ranking becomes increasingly difficult to defend.
If Oklahoma struggles?
The voters who have the Sooners third may have to reconsider their position.
LSU: Four-Spot Difference
LSU is another major disagreement.
Caleb: 5
Craig: 4
Matt: 1
Matt was so impressed by the Tigers’ destruction of Clemson that he moved LSU directly to the top.
Caleb and Craig weren’t ready to go that far.
That’s a four-position difference.
The disagreement comes down to a simple question:
How much should one massive Week 1 performance change everything?
Matt says a lot.
Caleb and Craig want more evidence.
Either way, LSU is now firmly in the conversation.
Texas A&M: Three-Spot Difference
The Aggies received rankings of:
Caleb: 4
Craig: 7
Matt: 4
Caleb and Matt see Texas A&M as a top-four team.
Craig has the Aggies seventh.
That’s a meaningful difference.
Texas A&M is still fourth in the consensus, but the Aggies are going to need continued strong performances to separate themselves from Alabama, Ole Miss and Oklahoma.
Mississippi State: Three-Spot Difference
The Bulldogs may have the most unusual disagreement.
Caleb: 16
Craig: 13
Matt: 16
Craig sees Mississippi State as a team that deserves to move up after a 62-13 victory.
Caleb and Matt aren’t convinced.
The opponent simply didn’t provide enough information.
This is a perfect example of how difficult early-season rankings can be.
Is a 49-point victory impressive?
Absolutely.
Does it automatically mean a team is better than everyone around it?
Not necessarily.
Week 2 should provide more answers.
The Biggest Week 1 Storylines
LSU Made the Loudest Statement
Nobody changed their individual rankings more dramatically than Matt did with LSU.
The Tigers jumped from No. 5 to No. 1.
And it’s easy to understand why.
Clemson wasn’t an overmatched FCS opponent.
LSU beat a legitimate opponent.
And it didn’t just win.
It dominated.
That’s the kind of performance that can change an entire season’s narrative.
Oklahoma’s Offense Looked Different
The Sooners did what they were supposed to do against UTEP.
But the performance was about more than the final score.
Caleb and Craig both highlighted the difference in Oklahoma’s offense.
John Mateer looked comfortable.
The offense looked more explosive.
And the defense continued to play at a high level.
The Michigan game is next.
That’s where we’ll find out exactly how much Oklahoma has improved.
Texas and Georgia Didn’t Blink
There wasn’t much drama.
Texas scored 59 points.
Georgia scored 63.
Both programs looked exactly like teams with national championship aspirations.
The only reason neither team was the biggest story of the weekend was because LSU stole the spotlight.
Arkansas and Mississippi State Remain Mysteries
Both teams won.
Neither inspired unanimous confidence.
Arkansas struggled to separate itself from North Alabama.
Mississippi State won by 49 points, but two voters still weren’t convinced the performance told us enough.
That’s the beauty of Week 1.
Everybody has a record.
Not everybody has answers.
The SEC’s Week 2 Top Tier
After one week, the consensus rankings suggest a clear group at the top.
1. Georgia
The Bulldogs remain the most complete team on the consensus board.
2. Texas
One point behind Georgia and unanimously ranked second.
3. LSU
The biggest riser after a statement victory over Clemson.
4. Texas A&M
Still firmly in the conversation.
5. Oklahoma
One of the biggest disagreements among our voters—and one of the biggest opportunities of Week 2.
6. Ole Miss
Consistent across all three ballots and still dangerous.
7. Alabama
Comfortably inside the top seven but looking for a statement victory.
After that?
The SEC gets crowded quickly.
Tennessee and Florida are tied.
South Carolina is one point behind them.
And Missouri isn’t far behind.
The middle of this conference remains brutal.
Individual Week 2 SEC Power Rankings
Caleb
1. Georgia | Georgia absolutely demolished Tennessee State 63–3, scoring 28 points in the first quarter alone. The Bulldogs looked like a complete team, and their defense was suffocating. I’m putting them just behind Texas because neither had a challenging opponent, but Texas showed a little more offensive explosiveness.
2. Texas | Texas looked extremely explosive, putting up 59 points while allowing only 7. Arch Manning and the offense showed why Texas is considered a national championship contender. The big question is how they’ll look against much better competition—and they won’t have to wait long, with Ohio State coming up.
3. Oklahoma | Oklahoma did exactly what they needed to do in week 1. Came out and dominated a team they should dominate. John Mateer and this offense looked completely different from a year ago and this defense looked great.
4. Texas A&M
5. LSU
6. Ole Miss
7. Alabama
8. South Carolina
9. Tennessee
10. Florida
11. Missouri
12. Auburn
13. Kentucky
14. Arkansas
15. Vanderbilt | A 28–9 against Austin Peay wasn’t nearly as convincing as most of the other SEC performances. They won comfortably, but they didn’t dominate the way teams around them did. There is still plenty of time for them to move up.
16. Mississippi State | Mississippi State is last despite winning 62–13. That’s not because they played badly—they actually had one of the bigger blowouts. It’s because ULM isn’t strong enough to tell us much about Mississippi State yet. I want to see how they perform against SEC competition before moving them higher.
Craig
1. Georgia | Georgia looked as good as we thought they’d look against Tennessee State. Gunnar Stockton was incredible going 15/16 on the day for 3 touchdowns.
2. Texas | The Longhorns handled business against Texas State. Nice little warm up before they take on Ohio State.
3. Oklahoma | The Sooners showed us a new look offense in their home opening route of Utep. First real test for Oklahoma comes this week against Michigan.
4. LSU
5. Ole Miss
6. Alabama
7. Texas A&M
8. Tennessee
9. Florida
10. Missouri
11. South Carolina
12. Auburn
13. Mississippi State
14. Vanderbilt
15. Kentucky | Kentucky got the win in their opener, but they gave up 300 yards to Youngstown State. Not the best look.
16. Arkansas | Arkansas snapped their 10 game losing streak with a 31-14 win over North Alabama. Happy for them, but not enough to get out of last place in my rankings.
Matt
1. LSU | Lane Kiffin’s squad rocketed from No. 5 straight to the top spot in my rankinsg after pulling off the single most impressive performance in the country. The Tigers completely dismantled Clemson 55-14. Despite the chaotic legal drama surrounding Kiffin and the league office, his offense looked like an absolute Ferrari. They earn the No. 1 spot on pure dominance.
2. Texas | I had them at No. 1 last week, and they didn’t do anything wrong to lose it, dropping purely because of LSU’s statement win. Arch Manning was sensational in his season debut, throwing for over 300 yards and four touchdowns in a 59-7 rout of Texas State. They look every bit like the juggernaut I expected.
3. Georgia | Much like Texas, Georgia drops one spot only because LSU stole the weekend headlines. Kirby Smart’s team did exactly what they were supposed to do, annihilating Tennessee State 63-3. Gunner Stockton was highly efficient, and the defense allowed next to nothing. They remain firmly in the national title driver’s seat.
4. Texas A&M
5. Alabama
6. Ole Miss
7. Florida
8. South Carolina
9. Tennessee
10. Oklahoma
11. Missouri
12. Auburn
13. Vanderbilt
14. Kentucky
15. Arkansas | Even though they technically won, a 31-14 victory over FCS opponent North Alabama left a lot to be desired. The Razorbacks struggled heavily along the offensive line and couldn’t pull away until late. With a brutal matchup looming, they drop below Kentucky, who looked much sharper.
16. Mississippi State |The Bulldogs hold onto the basement spot. Jeff Lebby got his first win of the season, but the roster depth issues we talked about in the preseason were obvious. The defense looked incredibly vulnerable to the big play against lesser competition, and it’s hard to imagine them surviving the upcoming SEC gauntlet without serious defensive adjustments.
Final Thoughts
Week 1 didn’t produce a single SEC loss.
It still changed everything.
Georgia remains the consensus No. 1.
But only by one point.
Texas is right behind the Bulldogs.
LSU has crashed the party after producing arguably the most impressive result of the opening weekend.
Texas A&M remains firmly in the top four.
And Oklahoma has become one of the most fascinating disagreements on the entire board.
Caleb and Craig see the Sooners as the third-best team in the SEC.
Matt has them 10th.
That’s what makes Week 2 so important.
The same can be said for LSU.
Was the Tigers’ destruction of Clemson enough to justify Matt’s No. 1 ranking?
Or do Georgia and Texas still deserve to remain above LSU until the Tigers prove they can sustain that level?
We’ll start getting answers quickly.
Texas has a major showdown with Ohio State.
Oklahoma faces its first real test against Michigan.
And throughout the SEC, teams that looked comfortable in Week 1 are about to discover that the season doesn’t stay comfortable for long.
The SEC went 16-0 in Week 1. But Week 2 isn’t about protecting a perfect record. It’s about proving that the dominance we thought we saw in September was actually real.