Texas A&M football slid into its second double-digit loss in as many weeks, joining three other SEC teams sitting at a disappointing 2-2 as September closes out. What a gut punch! Meanwhile, A&M’s archrivals are absolutely flying high, dominating the Week 4 SEC Power Rankings after a huge road win against Tennessee. This early season, we’re already seeing some clear trends, and for some teams, it’s not looking pretty.
The SEC Elite Are Rolling, Aggies Are Stalling
While Texas A&M is reeling, the top of the SEC is showing us who the real contenders are right out of the gate. Texas is sitting pretty at 4-0, holding down the number one spot. That edge rusher Colin Simmons is doing big things, and the word is he knows his jellyfish stings too! Georgia, also 4-0 at number two, didn’t miss a beat even with their first-string running back out injured, getting a wild 10.5 yards per carry from their backup against one of the league’s best defenses. Alabama’s 4-0 start at number three was capped by tight end Josh Ford’s insane one-handed catch in their rout of South Carolina , you gotta see that highlight. And Florida? They rocketed to number four, also 4-0, after ringing up 52 points. Ole Miss, at 3-1, might have been busy taunting Lane Kiffin, but Florida played like The Swamp itself, and the Rebels’ defense felt every bit of it.
Mid-Pack Mayhem and What’s Ahead
The middle of the SEC is a wild ride of emerging stories. LSU is 3-1, number six overall, but Lane Kiffin’s non-doctor opinion on Sam Leavitt’s hamstring injury has everyone wondering. Tennessee’s pass protection, now at 3-1 and number seven, is about as secure as a data breach , they need to fix that pronto. Mississippi State, somehow 4-0 and number eight, has quarterback Kamario Taylor looking like a superstar, and the mayor of Starkville better get him a key to the city before some other school offers him a Lambo. Then there’s Missouri, 3-1 at number ten, facing Florida at home next. This is their chance to “Show Me” if they’re for real. And A&M? They’re down at number eleven, 2-2, facing Arkansas next. The article flat out says Aggies fans “don’t like looking forward to basketball this early,” and honestly, who can blame them? Down at the bottom, South Carolina’s Dylan Stewart threw a punch and blew off his coaches, appearing as done with the team as they are with coach Shane Beamer. That’s a mess.
It’s still early in the season, but the landscape is already getting clear. Texas A&M needs to bounce back against Arkansas. Alabama has a huge road game at Mississippi State, which could be a true test for both undefeated teams. Meanwhile, Georgia hosts Vanderbilt. These early matchups are defining who’s for real and who’s just making noise.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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