A Saturday slate featuring two Top 15 conference matchups made Week 12 an exciting one for the SEC. The action kicked off in the afternoon with Texas A&M and South Carolina playing a memorable game in College Station, a comeback that caught the attention of college football fans nationwide.
That thrilling victory was immediately followed by a pair of high-profile Top 15 matchups—first in Tuscaloosa, then in Athens—both producing significant results. Below are the latest SEC football power rankings entering Week 13 of the 2025 season, marking the first update in two weeks.
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### 16. Arkansas Razorbacks
**Previous Ranking:** No. 16
Arkansas’ losing streak extended to eight consecutive games with a narrow 23-22 road loss at LSU. Despite an early lead, three turnovers and struggles on third down allowed LSU to rally. The Razorbacks held an edge in the fourth quarter before LSU scored the game-winner. Arkansas is now 2-8 overall (0-6 SEC) ahead of a road game at Texas this weekend.
### 15. Auburn Tigers
**Previous Ranking:** No. 15
Auburn was one of two SEC teams idle on Saturday due to a bye week. The Tigers are 4-6 overall (1-6 SEC) heading into Week 12’s matchup against Mercer at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
### 14. South Carolina Gamecocks
**Previous Ranking:** No. 12
South Carolina suffered a heartbreaking 31-30 road loss to Texas A&M. After leading 30-3 at halftime, the Gamecocks were shut out in the second half, suffering a stunning collapse against one of the SEC’s top teams. South Carolina has now lost five straight and sits at 3-7 overall (1-7 SEC), gearing up for a home game against Coastal Carolina.
### 13. Florida Gators
**Previous Ranking:** No. 13
Florida dropped their third consecutive game, falling 34-24 at Ole Miss. The Gators held a 24-20 halftime lead but were scoreless in the second half, ultimately losing control late in the game. Florida is 3-7 overall (2-5 SEC) and will face Tennessee at home this Saturday.
### 12. Kentucky Wildcats
**Previous Ranking:** No. 14
Kentucky earned a 42-10 home victory over FCS Tennessee Tech, handing the latter their first loss of the season. The Wildcats outgained Tennessee Tech 468-264 and took an early lead they never relinquished. Kentucky stands at 5-5 overall (2-5 SEC) ahead of a Week 13 road trip to Vanderbilt.
### 11. Mississippi State Bulldogs
**Previous Ranking:** No. 11
Mississippi State fell 49-27 on the road at Missouri. The Bulldogs struggled defensively, allowing 326 rushing yards, and committed three turnovers. Entering their bye week, Mississippi State’s record is 5-6 overall (1-6 SEC).
### 10. LSU Tigers
**Previous Ranking:** No. 10
LSU snapped a three-game losing streak with a 23-22 home win over Arkansas. The Tigers improved to 6-4 overall (3-4 SEC) and will host Western Kentucky next week.
### 9. Missouri Tigers
**Previous Ranking:** No. 8
Missouri cruised to a 49-27 home win over Mississippi State, powered by a stunning performance from running back Ahmad Hardy, who rushed for 300 yards and three touchdowns on 25 attempts. Missouri is 7-3 overall (3-3 SEC) and prepares to face Oklahoma at home in one of Week 13’s top SEC matchups.
### 8. Tennessee Volunteers
**Previous Ranking:** No. 9
Tennessee bounced back with a 42-9 nonconference win over New Mexico State. Despite two interceptions by Joey Aguilar, the Volunteers pulled away with a 21-0 third-quarter run. Tennessee improves to 7-3 overall (3-3 SEC) ahead of a key road game at Florida.
### 7. Vanderbilt Commodores
**Previous Ranking:** No. 6
Vanderbilt was the second SEC team idle on Saturday due to a bye week. The Commodores are 8-2 overall (4-2 SEC) and will face Kentucky at home in Week 13.
### 6. Texas Longhorns
**Previous Ranking:** No. 5
Texas suffered their third loss of the season, falling 35-10 in Athens against Georgia. The Longhorns kept the game close for most of the contest but were shut out in the fourth quarter as Georgia scored 21 unanswered points. Texas is now 7-3 overall (4-2 SEC) and will host Arkansas next week.
### 5. Ole Miss Rebels
**Previous Ranking:** No. 4
Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Rebels earned a big 34-24 home victory over Florida. The Rebels rallied with a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter, led by running back Kewan Lacy’s 224 yards and three touchdowns on 31 carries. Ole Miss enters their bye week at 10-1 overall (6-1 SEC).
### 4. Alabama Crimson Tide
**Previous Ranking:** No. 1
Alabama fell from the top spot after a 23-21 home loss to Oklahoma. Despite holding the Sooners to 212 yards of total offense, three costly turnovers doomed the Crimson Tide. Alabama stands at 8-2 overall (6-1 SEC) heading into a Week 13 matchup with Eastern Illinois.
### 3. Oklahoma Sooners
**Previous Ranking:** No. 7
Oklahoma notched the biggest SEC win of Week 12, defeating Alabama 23-21 in Tuscaloosa. The Sooners’ offense managed just 212 total yards but capitalized on three turnovers, including an 87-yard interception return for a touchdown that set the tone early. Oklahoma improves to 8-2 overall (4-2 SEC) and will host Missouri next Saturday.
### 2. Georgia Bulldogs
**Previous Ranking:** No. 3
Georgia impressed with a dominant 35-10 home win over Texas in one of Week 12’s marquee SEC matchups. Quarterback Gunner Stockton shined, throwing four touchdown passes and posting a QBR of 94. The Bulldogs are now 9-1 overall (7-1 SEC) and will play Charlotte in Week 13.
### 1. Texas A&M Aggies
**Previous Ranking:** No. 2
Taking over the top spot this week are the undefeated Texas A&M Aggies. They preserved their perfect record with a 31-30 home win over South Carolina, erasing a 30-3 halftime deficit thanks to a sensational second half from quarterback Marcell Reed. Texas A&M improves to 10-0 overall (7-0 SEC) and will host Samford in Week 13.
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