The SEC East went 4-3 during Week 2 as Georgia and Missouri remain the teams to beat in the division.

Tennessee’s flop in Oklahoma might not have hurt the Vols’ division title aspirations, but confidence is hemorrhaging in Knoxville. Kentucky and Florida each went to 2-0 with hard-fought wins and remain two of the brighter teams in the division through two weeks.

Here’s what we learned about the SEC East in Week 2:

Florida Gators

Week 2 result: Defeated East Carolina, 31-24

What we learned: Jim McElwain is a fiery guy. The Gators overcame a sloppy effort at times to eke out a 31-24 win over East Carolina. Afterward, McElwain — who could be seen on the sidelines excoriating Florida running back Kelvin Taylor for a “throat-slashing” penalty — gave a post-game interview for the ages, apologizing for his team’s play. We learned passion won’t be in lacking in Gainesville as long as McElwain is in charge.

Said the coach in his post-game presser: “OK guys, that was embarrassing. We didn’t deserve to win the game. Our lack of playing with discipline and understanding how to play the game crept up and it was embarrassing.”

Georgia Bulldogs

Week 2 result: Defeated Vanderbilt 31-14

What we learned: Georgia is a solid team, but don’t expect the Bulldogs to be aerial juggernaut this year. Quarterbacks Greyson Lambert (116 yards, 0 TDs) and Brice Ramsey (25 yards) were serviceable in the win. The Bulldogs didn’t score too many traditional scores in their 31-14 win over the Commodores, including an 88-yard interception return, a 77-yard punt return and a 31-yard rushing touchdown by the team’s second-string running back (Sony Michel). As long as Georgia has Nick Chubb (189 rushing yards) and a deep stable of running backs (281 yards against Vandy) eating up yards, Georgia will be fine.

Kentucky Wildcats

Week 2 result: Defeated South Carolina 26-22

What we learned: Mark Stoops’ team isn’t going to win pretty, but win is what the Wildcats have been able to do through two weeks, including the team’s first road victory in its last 22 tries, a span that dates back five years. Kentucky is going to put up plenty of yards with Patrick Towles under center and Boom Williams out of the backfield, but they will also give up their fair share, allowing the Gamecocks to post 417 total yards. We also learned that you can recover and return a two-point conversion attempt for a score, as demonstrated by the game’s deciding play.

Missouri Tigers

Week 2 result: Defeated Arkansas State 27-20

What we learned: Maty Mauk is capable of taking over when need be. The Tigers have struggled with the run, including star running back Russell Hansbrough (sprained ankle), who tallied just 15 rushing yards in Week 2 against Arkansas State. Mauk led Missouri with 75 yards on the ground, the second-highest rushing total in his career. The quarterback also threw three touchdowns as Missouri erased a 17-10 Red Wolves lead at the half.

South Carolina Gamecocks

Week 2 result: Lost to Kentucky 26-22

What we learned: South Carolina won’t have its starting quarterback for the rest of the season, but it might not matter as much as you’d think. Connor Mitch left the game with an injured shoulder suffered on a fumble recovery attempt. Mitch has struggled this season passing for 165 yards and a touchdown before the injury. Perry Orth replaced Mitch and passed for more yards (179) than Mitch had all year. Orth hit Jerell Adams for a touchdown, but it was the junior’s interception that quashed any hopes for a Gamecocks comeback. The talent level doesn’t drop off considerably after Mitch. If South Carolina is going to win, it’s going to have to rush the ball. Thankfully, Brandon Wilds went for 106 yards on the ground against Kentucky.

Tennessee Volunteers

Week 2 result: Lost to Oklahoma 31-24

What we learned: When Tennessee is playing their game, they’re just about unbeatable. Unfortunately, the Volunteers like to beat themselves, as well. Tennessee’s defense found out just how important Curt Maggitt is to their defense. The linebacker/defensive end hybrid left the game with a hip injury and Oklahoma went from 1-of-9 on third downs through the first three quarters to 6-of-6 in the fourth quarter to come from behind and deal Tennessee the biggest choke job (17 points) in program history.

Vanderbilt Commodores

Week 2 result: Lost to Georgia 31-14

What we learned: Vanderbilt continues to struggle in the red zone, highlighted keenly by the interception Vandy QB Johnny McCrary’s tossed to Georgia’s Jake Ganus in the end zone. The Commodores have the worst red zone percentage in the nation this year, scoring just three times (2 TDS, FG) in nine attempts inside opponents’ 20-yard line.