The bad news is there are only six games involving SEC teams this weekend. The good news is that means we’re starting to get down to the nitty-gritty of the conference season. There are a couple of non-conference clunkers on the docket, but there are also four SEC games that will help shape the conference standings as we push toward November. We’ve learned a few things about each team in the first few weeks, and now we’ve rated all six games on watchability.

These rankings are subjective but factor in league and national impact along with how exciting and how close the games will be. Games are ranked on a 1-5 Georgia Dome scale (the site of the SEC Championship Game), with 5 being the most watchable game and 1 being the least.

5 GEORGIA DOMES

None this week.

4 GEORGIA DOMES

No. 19 Georgia at Tennessee, 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS — Both teams are coming off the most disappointing week of their seasons, and each should be playing with a renewed sense of urgency when the SEC East foes face off in Knoxville. Georgia can take a step toward a trip to the SEC title game (and a possible redemption game against Alabama?) by taking care of a Volunteers team that was supposed to be its chief competition in the division. But Tennessee is reeling after being unable to hang onto a lead once again against Arkansas. Add in controversy about a report Butch Jones allegedly struck a player, and there may not be a team as desperate for a victory as the Vols.

3 GEORGIA DOMES

No. 11 Florida at Missouri, 7:30 p.m. ET, SECN — The two-time defending SEC East champs will play host to the newest rising challenger to that throne when the surging Gators visit Columbia. After thrashing Ole Miss, Florida is the favorite, but Missouri might be a different team as freshman quarterback Drew Lock gets his second start. If the Tigers offense gets going, perhaps they can be a contender for the East once again. Either way, it’s a glimpse of a head-to-head quarterback battle between two freshmen who could be big names in the conference over the next few years.

Arkansas at No. 8 Alabama, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN — The Crimson Tide is becoming a fun team to watch no matter the opponent, but an SEC West matchup against an Arkansas team coming off a big win at Tennessee offers some extra intrigue. It will be interesting to see if Jake Coker continues his development for Alabama and can play at a championship level. Arkansas features one of the SEC’s most overlooked running backs in Alex Collins, but the real treat is the continued development of Alabama freshmen such as wide receiver Calvin Ridley and defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick.

2 GEORGIA DOMES

No. 7 LSU at South Carolina, 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN — The Tigers shouldn’t have too much trouble with the Gamecocks, but the reason to watch LSU every week is Leonard Fournette. His Heisman Trophy campaign seems to get stronger every week, and he’ll try to once again rack up big yardage on the ground. South Carolina has been inconsistent all season and perhaps can pull out a big effort to slow down the Tigers, but it’s doubtful the Gamecocks really have anyone capable of stopping Fournette and LSU.

1 GEORGIA DOME

Troy at Mississippi State, 4 p.m. ET, SECN — Mississippi State can use this one as an opportunity to work out the kinks. The Bulldogs have suffered a couple of tough losses, so they might enjoy a little breathing room by pounding the Trojans. Troy has been blown out by NC State and Wisconsin, and it’s coming off a 24-18 loss to South Alabama, so the Trojans probably aren’t a match for a Dak Prescott-led offense.

New Mexico State at No. 14 Ole Miss, Noon ET, SECN — Feel bad for the Aggies, who have to go against an angry Ole Miss team coming off a 38-10 loss to Florida. The Rebels will probably be in the mood to hang 70 points on somebody, and New Mexico State might not be able to do anything about it.