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SEC Football: Week 12 Power Rankings

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver D.J. Chark (82) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver D.J. Chark (82) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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In the second to final week of regular season games in the SEC, the Florida Gators secured a spot in the SEC Championship Game, where they will face the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The LSU, Florida game was the most anticipated SEC matchup of the weekend, as the game had previously been postponed due to Hurricane Matthew, and had been sort of controversial in that the schools could not decide on when to play the game and where. What was at first a home game for Florida became an away game in Baton Rogue, and Florida head coach Jim McElwain alluded to his feelings about the game shortly after the win was secured.

While that matchup was the most intriguing, there were other games played on Saturday; here are the week 12 power rankings for the SEC, starting with Missouri:

Nov 19, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) runs the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Ish Witter (21) runs the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second quarter at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

The hapless Tigers kept it close for awhile, but Tennessee eventually exerted their dominance, handing Missouri their eighth loss of the season.

On the bright side, Missouri only has one game left and then their season can be over, at least from a fan perspective. The season has not been what many had hoped it would, at times the Missouri offense has looked great. At times the Tigers defense has looked great, but rarely have the offense and defense looked good in the same game. Missouri just doesn’t have the talent to compete right now, maybe next season.

Next game: November 25, vs Arkansas, 2:30pm ET CBS

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