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SEC Network crew ranks top SEC teams behind Georgia, Alabama
By Sydney Hunte
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The SEC Network’s studio team of Dari Nowkhah, Chris Doering, and Benjamin Watson discussed who the conference’s top teams were following Saturday’s action.
No. 1 and No. 2 were clear: Georgia and Alabama. But what about 3 through 5? Chris Doering rated Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and Kentucky in that order.
“They played really well (against Alabama). They just didn’t win. I still believe in their defense.” he said of Texas A&M.
Watson, while rating Alabama No. 2 behind Georgia, said that the Crimson Tide were “ascending because of what Jalen Milroe has been able to do.” LSU, due to the play of Jayden Daniels, is his No. 3 team, followed by Missouri and Ole Miss. That caused a little back-and-forth between Doering and Watson, with Doering wondering why Watson ranked LSU higher than Ole Miss despite Ole Miss beating the Tigers a week ago.
Nowkhah slotted Ole Miss, LSU, and Texas A&M at 3 through 5, respectively, behind Georgia and Alabama.
“It’s tempting to take LSU out (of the top 5), but that was a big win on the road (against Missouri) and their offense is just so unbelievably good,” he added.
You can watch the entire segment below:
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— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 8, 2023
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
