The latest SEC Power Rankings for Week 10 reveal a stark contrast between Oklahoma's deepening struggles and South Carolina's resurgence. The Sooners suffered a lifeless 42-25 home loss to the Gamecocks, prompting head coach Brent Venables to fire offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle on Monday. Meanwhile, South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers has thrown for 790 yards, rushed for 212 yards, and totaled 13 touchdowns over the last three games, propelling the Gamecocks into the top 10.
Top of the Rankings
Georgia remains No. 1 after a 27-8 win over Florida, but faces a challenging stretch against Ole Miss, Missouri, and South Carolina. Kentucky holds at No. 2 ahead of a critical road game at Tennessee. LSU stays third before hosting Alabama in Death Valley, with quarterback Sam Leavitt potentially entering the Heisman conversation. Texas sits fourth after a stress-free win over Mississippi State but deals with injuries in the secondary. Alabama rounds out the top five, needing a win at LSU to keep College Football Playoff hopes alive.
Notable Movers
South Carolina jumped two spots to No. 7, now considered one of the hottest teams in the conference. Missouri rose to No. 9 behind a potent passing attack led by transfer quarterback Austin Simmons and top receivers Cayden Lee and Donovan Olugbode. Texas A&M moved up to No. 11 despite an open date, benefiting from losses by teams below them. Oklahoma fell to No. 13 after the blowout loss and coaching change, with bowl eligibility now a long shot.
Bottom of the Pack
Mississippi State has lost four straight and scored only 18 points in three games without injured quarterback Kamario Taylor. Arkansas turned the ball over four times in a loss to Missouri and must beat Auburn to have realistic hopes for another win. Vanderbilt, still winless in conference play, gets a chance against a struggling Mississippi State team this weekend with freshman quarterback Jared Curtis leading the offense.
