The SEC East enjoyed one of its best weekends of the 2015 season, going 5-2 with big wins over Auburn and BYU. Here’s a look at what we learned about each SEC East team during Week 11 play in the SEC.

Florida Gators

Week 11 result: Defeated South Carolina 24-14

What we learned: Florida’s 2015 team is starting to draw parallels with the Gators’ past SEC East champion squads. Jim McElwain’s Gators earned the 700th win in program history on Saturday, knocking off South Carolina. In doing so, Florida has run the table in the SEC (6-0) for the 11th time in program history and first since the Gators last outright SEC East title since the 2009 campaign. McElwain is the first Florida coach to win seven games in his debut season and the first SEC coach to do so since 2013 when Gus Malzahn did it during his first year in Auburn.

Georgia Bulldogs

Week 11 result: Defeated Auburn 20-13

What we learned: Apparently, 118 games weren’t enough to settle the SEC’s oldest rivalry between Auburn and Georgia. The Bulldogs got a leg up on the Tigers in the 119th meeting between the two programs, which was tied 55-55-8 entering Week 11. Auburn entered the contest having not allowed a punt return score in 10 years. That changed as Isaiah McKenzie blistered the Tigers special teams for a 53-yard punt return, the fifth return score (four on punts) of the sophomore’s career. The touchdown didn’t just prove to be the game-winner, it also tied McKenzie with Brandon Boykin on Georgia’s all-time list for kick-return touchdowns.

Kentucky Wildcats

Week 11 result: Lost to Vanderbilt 21-17

What we learned: Once thought to be a lock to make a bowl game, Kentucky (4-6, 2-6 SEC) is reeling with five-straight losses — the latest a 21-17 loss to Vanderbilt in Nashville. Mark Stoops’ squad scored on the opening drive for the first time since Week 1 and the team posted more than 200 yards rushing for just the second time this year. Kentucky has two shots to pick up the two wins they need to become bowl eligible, with nonconference tilts remaining against Charlotte and Louisville.

Missouri Tigers

Week 11 result: Defeated BYU 20-16

What we learned: Missouri capped off one of the wildest and emotional weeks in the program’s history with an upset win over BYU at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Head coach Gary Pinkel announced his retirement Friday night and the Tigers responded by posting 434 total yards, their second-highest tally on the season. Mizzou’s struggling offense went 13-for-20 on third down and scored touchdowns on consecutive drives for the first time since facing Arkansas State in Week 2. Despite its roller-coaster season, the Tigers are one win away from becoming bowl eligible, with opportunities remaining against Tennessee and Arkansas to pick up the final win they need.

South Carolina Gamecocks

Week 11 result: Lost to Florida 24-14

What we learned: The Gamecocks are still fighting. Since Shawn Elliott took over as interim head coach, South Carolina is 1-3 after Elliott replaced Steve Spurrier. Despite the lack of wins, the Gamecocks have been in every game that Elliott’s coached, with Saturday’s 10-point loss being the largest deficit on his watch. The loss to Florida, which needed a late Kelvin Taylor touchdown run to put away the Gamecocks, eliminated South Carolina (3-7, 1-7 SEC) from bowl contention for the first time since 2006 (6-6 that year). The Cocks will finish below .500 for the first time since 2003, back when Lou Holtz was stalking the sidelines in Columbia.

Tennessee Volunteers

Week 11 result: Defeated North Texas 24-0

What we learned: Tennessee picked up an easy victory in Week 11, blanking North Texas for their third win in as many weeks. The Volunteers are rolling, having not allowed a score in five straight quarters, dating back to Week 9’s win over South Carolina. It’s the Vols first shutout since holding Austin Peay scoreless in 2013. Tennessee is firing on all cylinders, as the offense has racked up 2,013 rushing yards on the season — just the fourth time in 16 years they’ve topped 2,000. The Volunteers (6-4, 3-3 SEC) are bowl eligible in back-to-back years for the first time since the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

Vanderbilt Commodores

Week 11 result: Defeated Kentucky 21-17

What we learned: Don’t look now, but Vanderbilt (4-5, 2-4 SEC) is suddenly in fourth place in the SEC East, ahead of Kentucky, Missouri and South Carolina. Vandy’s stagnant offense woke up against the Wildcats with 21 first-half points — the most the Commodores have scored in the frame this season. From there, it was just a matter of the staunch Vanderbilt defense winning the turnover-margin battle for the second consecutive week. Believe it or not, Vandy can still become bowl eligible with wins in the final two weeks over Tennessee and Texas A&M. If Derek Mason’s squad can muster enough offense, the Dores’ defense — which ranks No. 17 in the nation — will give Vanderbilt a fighting chance at accomplishing something that was once thought impossible as recently as a few days ago.