Each week, SDS will break down SEC quarterback play by team using our own power index system, a numeral rating developed using all passer-related statistics and efficiency totals. Quarterbacks will be graded based on the previous game’s performance only from QBR, to completion percentage to third-down conversions and placed in order from average to elite.

11.Wade Freebeck, Vanderbilt, 50.0 (8-25, 85 yards, 3 INT) — The Commodores’ quarterback situation is in dire straits and this true freshman isn’t ready to perform at a SEC level. Three turnovers and no points (offensively) against an average secondary was a bad look for Vanderbilt.

10. Maty Mauk, Mizzou, 74.0 (12-34, 132 yards) — With a quarterback rating of 27.7, Saturday’s outing against the SEC’s worst pass defense was a nightmare for Mauk until the final seven minutes when he led back-to-back touchdown drives. He was chased from the pocket throughout and never looked comfortable setting his feet and delivering the football. At one point in the second quarter, he dropped back almost 20 yards on third down and was called for intentional grounding. The Tigers punted a season-high 10 times.

9. Hutson Mason, Georgia, 77.9 (16-25, 147 yards, TD, 2 INT) — At times, Mason appeared to handcuff the Bulldogs offensively, specifically coordinator Mike Bobo in obvious passing situations. His arm strength remains a question and hitting receivers in small windows seems impossible at this junction. The return of Justin Scott-Wesley and Malcolm Mitchell on the outside will help this senior tremendously.

8. Bo Wallace, Ole Miss, 79.5 (22-37, 248 yards, 2 TD/2 INT, lost fumble) — Against Alabama, this type of performance would’ve led to a three-touchdown loss. While the pass protection wasn’t great, Wallace turned it over three times and backtracked on the decision-making end. A mixed bag week-to-week throughout his career, Wallace showed signs of progress against Vanderbilt and Louisiana Lafayette after struggling in the opener, but Saturday was vintage Bo.

7. Dylan Thompson, South Carolina, 81.0 (21-37, 219 yards, TD) — Don’t let Thompson’s second straight turnover-free outing fool you — the fifth-year senior’s seen better days. Thompson’s nervousness in the pocket led to four sacks and a rash of punts during an inept performance on offense. A disappointing outing against Mizzou’s pass rush from his offensive line didn’t help. Trailing by a point with a timeout left in the final 90 seconds, Thompson threw four consecutive incompletions — including two near picks — to end the game.

6. Patrick Towles, Kentucky, 84.5 (23-30, 201 yards, TD/INT; TD rush) — A strange day from Towles puts him in the middle of the pack this week. He completed 11 straight to start the game before a terrible decision on a dig route resulted in a pick-six for Vanderbilt’s Darrius Sims. Kentucky took a 10-point lead before halftime when Towles scored on a keeper from a yard out.

5. Brandon Allen, Arkansas, 87.5 (15-27, 199 yards, TD) — There were a couple telegraphed throws Allen would like to have back in the fourth quarter that could’ve kept drives alive and a lost fumble in the first quarter snuffed out a potential scoring march in Texas A&M territory.

4. Justin Worley, Tennessee, 92.1 (23-35, 264 yards, 3 TD) — Worley’s best career outing against an SEC defense would’ve been even better had he not missed four series with an elbow injury in the second half. His performance featured several top-notch throws including a 23-yard strike to Jason Croom for a touchdown just before halftime. Worley was sacked twice and missed a couple easy completions on wheel routes.

3. Kenny Hill, Texas A&M, 92.5 (21-41, 386 yards, 4 TD/INT) — A 50 percent completion percentage isn’t the usual Kenny Hill performance, but the final stat line — 386 yards + four touchdowns — proves he got yards in chunks thanks to a couple major missed tackles deep in the Arkansas secondary. He’ll need to be sharper this weekend on the road at unbeaten Mississippi State.

2. Nick Marshall, Auburn, 95.5 (10-17, 166 yards, 3 TD; 105 yards rushing) — Despite a career-high three touchdown passes and his second 100-yard rushing tally, Marshall’s QBR was actually lower than second-teamer Jeremy Johnson’s during Saturday’s win over Louisiana Tech. There’s no quarterback controversy however. Marshall still gives the Tigers the best chance to win.

1. Brandon Harris, LSU, 98.5 (11-14, 178 yards, 3 TD; 2 TD rushing) — Harris deserves the relief appearance of the year for his 2.5-quarter near flawless effort over the weekend. Harris entered the game early in the second quarter and proceeded to direct seven straight touchdown drives for the Tigers, scoring twice by himself on the ground. His three touchdown passes were scattered to three different receivers.