AL.com’s SEC Football Power Rankings for Week 6 of 2026 season: Rising Tide, flopping Gators
Key Points:
- Florida and Mississippi State suffered significant losses in Week 5, while Alabama and Georgia continue to dominate the SEC, setting up a highly anticipated showdown in Tuscaloosa for Week 6.
- South Carolina and Arkansas remain at the bottom of the rankings with poor performances and multiple losses, facing tough upcoming games against Florida and Tennessee respectively.
- Texas and Oklahoma prepare for their Red River Rivalry in Dallas, with Texas maintaining a No. 1 national ranking despite offensive inconsistencies, while Oklahoma struggles offensively and considers quarterback changes.
- Georgia holds the top SEC ranking at 5-0 and looks to extend its dominance against Alabama in a marquee matchup that could define the season’s SEC landscape.
- Teams like Missouri and Tennessee show promise with recent wins, while Kentucky and LSU face critical upcoming games that could impact their standing in the conference.