It was another exciting weekend of football in the toughest division in America, as three SEC West showdowns captivated a national audience on Saturday. Alabama’s matchup with Arkansas went down to the wire, and both of the SEC’s Mississippi schools reinforced their dominance with a pair of convincing wins over ranked teams. LSU was the only team to face an opponent from outside the division, coming from behind to defeat the Florida Gators in the Swamp.

Here’s what we learned about every SEC West team after a great slate of games in Week 7:

Alabama Crimson Tide
Week 6 result: Defeated Arkansas 14-13
What we learned: The Crimson Tide’s narrow margin of victory on the road against Arkansas showed the nation this Alabama team is not the same dominant force it was in years past. The Tide hasn’t beaten a ranked team all season, and it’s hardly looked impressive in any of its wins other than a rout of Florida last month. ‘Bama is a very good team, but not great, as evidenced in Saturday’s 14-13 win over a team still searching for its first SEC victory since 2012. Alabama may still be a top 10 team for now, but with tough games remaining against Mississippi State, Texas A&M and Auburn, it may not be a top 10 team come season’s end.

Arkansas Razorbacks
Week 6 result: Lost to Alabama 14-13
What we learned: Arkansas taught us it is absolutely talented enough to compete with any of the five ranked teams in the SEC West. The Razorbacks lost by seven in overtime to Texas A&M, then lost by one point to Alabama to drop to 0-3 in the SEC. Arkansas still hasn’t learned how to finish off wins against quality opponents, but that’s something the players can learn over time. What’s important is the team has the talent to keep up in a loaded West division. That talent was on display in Saturday’s loss, proving this team is not far off from making some noise on a national stage itself.

Auburn Tigers
Week 6 result: Lost to Mississippi State 38-23
What we learned: The Tigers’ loss to Mississippi State taught us a few things about Auburn. First, it taught us Dak Prescott is indeed the best dual-threat quarterback in the SEC after he outplayed Auburn’s Nick Marshall for most of the afternoon. Second, it taught us this Auburn team is really talented, even in a losing effort. The Tigers matched the Bulldogs’ numbers in most statistical categories, and considering MSU is now the No. 1 team in America, that’s a pretty impressive feat by Auburn in a tough road environment. Third, we learned this Auburn team doesn’t have the same magic last year’s team did, as its comeback effort fell short following an early 21-0 deficit. Auburn actually outscored Mississippi State after falling behind by three touchdowns, and last year’s team might have found a way to finish off the comeback, but this year’s Tigers just don’t have the same good vibes aiding them in the second half of games.

LSU Tigers
Week 6 results: Defeated Florida 30-27
What we learned: LSU’s bizarre win over Florida in Gainesville showed America this Tigers team has its head coach’s resiliency when out on the field. The Bayou Bengals appeared dead in the water a few times in the fourth quarter, but the team responded with a big play each and every time. Sometimes the Tigers created their own big play; other times they capitalized on sloppy Florida mistakes. Nevertheless, with Les Miles at the helm LSU is never out of a ballgame, and Saturday’s victory (LSU’s first SEC victory of 2014) was the perfect example.

Mississippi State Bulldogs
Week 6 result: Defeated Auburn 38-23
What we learned: Mississippi State’s win over Auburn proved to fans near and far that the Bulldogs are indeed the best team in America. Mississippi State ran up a 21-point lead on the defending conference champions in a matter of nine minutes of game time, and still managed to score 38 points despite committing four turnovers for the game. The Bulldogs limited a potent Auburn rushing attack to 232 yards, more than 30 yards below its season average, and MSU actually out-rushed the Tigers by game’s end. Dak Prescott cemented his place atop most Heisman watch lists with 246 yards through the air, 121 yards on the ground and three total touchdowns. The Bulldogs looked like the nation’s most complete team in its 15-point win over the No. 2 Tigers, and they taught us once and for all that this team is not a fluke in 2014.

Ole Miss Rebels
Week 6 result: Defeated Texas A&M 35-20
What we learned: The Rebels’ dismantling of Texas A&M taught us that not only does Ole Miss have the SEC’s best defense, it might have the nation’s best defense, too. Before Texas A&M scored a garbage time touchdown on the final play of the game, it had just 14 points all night, more than 30 points below its season average entering the game. The Ole Miss defense forced three turnovers and returned two for touchdowns, actually matching the A&M offense point for point until the final play of the game. When a defense can score as many points as the SEC’s best offense, you know that defense is a special unit. The Rebels proved they can stop any offense in America, and that defense could carry them to an SEC West title when the regular season comes to a close.

Texas A&M Aggies
Week 6 result: Lost to Ole Miss 35-20
What we learned: Texas A&M’s loss to Ole Miss taught us this team has been overvalued since its opening night win over South Carolina. The Gamecocks were a top 10 team at the time, but they haven’t been ranked in weeks, proving that win was not as impressive as we originally thought. Texas A&M was lucky to get past Arkansas in the Southwest Classic, and in two games against ranked foes the last two weeks the Aggies were dismantled by Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Even the largest crowd in SEC history couldn’t lift Texas A&M to a win Saturday. This Aggies team is good, but it is nowhere near the threat we all once thought it to be. Saturday’s humbling loss only further cemented that fact.