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. Anthony Jennings, LSU, 72.1 (8-16, 142 yards, TD/2 INT) — The sophomore posted his usual mediocre completion percentage and low-yardage total, but came through in the clutch again for the cardiac Tigers with a 3-yard touchdown pass with five minutes to play. He turned it over twice on two interceptions, nos. 5 and 6 on the season. Jennings has completed 10 or fewer passes in seven games this season.

10. Bo Wallace, Ole Miss, 74.5 (14-33, 176 yards, TD/INT; 40 yards rushing) — Wallace was average throughout Saturday’s game in Death Valley, but an inexcusable late-game decision is one he’d like to have back and one that cost the Rebels a possible 8-0 start. Wallace never saw the single high safety on his final throw, a ball that was underthrown and picked off by LSU’s Ronald Martin at the 1-yard line with two seconds remaining. “I’m not going to talk about it,” Wallace said. “One-on-one, threw it up … done.”

9. Johnny McCrary, Vanderbilt, 83.5 (17-31, 196 yards, 2 TD/INT) — For the first time all season, it appeared the Commodores weren’t crippled at the quarterback position after McCrary threw for 196 yards — the most by a Vanderbilt passer under Derek Mason. The true freshman bought time with his feet and provided Karl Dorrell’s offense with a glimmer of hope heading into the final four games of the season.

8. Joshua Dobbs, Tennessee, 86.3 (19-32, 192 yards, 2 TD/INT; 75 yards rushing) — Butch Jones tossed this sophomore’s redshirt to the side against Alabama in hopes of generating some sort of rhythm on offense … and it worked. Dobbs gashed the Crimson Tide multiple times out of the pocket and gave the Vols a chance to make something happen out of broken plays. He matched his career touchdown total (2) coming in. Dobbs has earned the right to start at South Carolina this weekend if Justin Worley’s out for the season.

7. Maty Mauk, Mizzou, 88.7 (11-23, 140 yards, 2 TD; 58 yards rushing) — Mizzou never established an offensive rhythm against Vanderbilt over the weekend, but Mauk avoided turnovers and found Bud Sasser for a pair of scores, his first touchdown passes since Sept. 20. The Tigers converted nine times on third down — more than their three previous games combined.

6. Dylan Thompson, South Carolina, 92.8 (29-50, 402 yards, 5 TD/3 INT) — Two red zone interceptions keep Thompson’s outing from receiving an A-Grade, but the senior’s career-high passing totals — in all categories — nearly pushed the Gamecocks to an upset of fifth-ranked Auburn. Thompson’s on pace to set both touchdown and school yardage marks this season.

5. Dak Prescott, Mississippi State, 93.1 (18-33, 216 yards, TD/INT; 88 rushing yards, 2 TD) — Harassed by Kentucky’s freakish defensive ends Za’Darius Smith and Bud Dupree throughout the game, Prescott relied on breaking tackles and getting to the second level on the ground against the Wildcats instead of the passing game. Somewhat effective through the air with 216 yards and a touchdown, the Bulldogs’ run-heavy game plan was more than enough.

4. Brandon Allen, Arkansas, 94.4 (15-24, 205 yards, 2 TD) — Much like he’s done throughout the season, Allen was comfortable from pocket against non-SEC competition, posting a 89.6 QBR (his second best rating of the year). In four non-conference contests this fall, the Razorbacks are 4-0 and Allen’s tallied eight touchdown passes and no interceptions.

3. Nick Marshall, Auburn, 97.0 (12-14, 139 yards, TD; 89 yards rushing, 3 TD) — This dual-threat veteran rushed for a career-high three touchdowns against South Carolina, making defenders miss throughout Auburn’s 13th straight home win under Gus Malzahn. Nearly perfect through the air, Marshall tossed only two incompletions on 14 passes and went 3-of-4 on third down with a touchdown.

2. Blake Sims, Alabama, 97.5 (14-24, 286 yards, 2 TD; 42 yards rushing, TD) — Sims locked onto Amari Cooper early and often in Knoxville, helping Alabama’s stud wideout establish a new personal-best 224 yards receiving. The senior made great decisions with the football, got it out quickly and managed a personal-best 99.1 QBR. Sims has posted positive rushing yardage in every start this season.

1. Patrick Towles, Kentucky, 97.6 (24-43, 390 yards, 2 TD; 76 yards rushing, 2 TD) — The sophomore’s coming out party featured two highlight-worthy touchdown passes, a pair of gritty runs keepers into the end zone and 466 yards of total offense against the nation’s top-ranked team. Towles put the Wildcats on his back in the second half but ran out of time after Christian Holmes’ kickoff return for a touchdown with 2:22 to play.