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SEC Power Rankings Week 2: Changes abound in muddled SEC

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Sep 10, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; The Tennessee Volunteers celebrate after the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Bristol Motor Speedway. Tennessee won 45 to 24. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Bristol, TN, USA; The Tennessee Volunteers celebrate after the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Bristol Motor Speedway. Tennessee won 45 to 24. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) throws the ball during the first half against the Wofford Terriers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) throws the ball during the first half against the Wofford Terriers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Ole Miss

Last week rank: 3

Week 2 result: (1-1) 38-13 Win against Wofford

After a heartbreaking loss to Florida State, in which Ole Miss lead 28-6 at one point, the Rebels needed a sure win against an inferior opponent to get some confidence.

Ole Miss surely found that against Wofford. The game could not have come at a better time as it gave the Ole Miss coaching staff a chance to elevate what they have after some key injuries and get the Rebels ready to face Alabama in week three. The defense looked good, although they did face a triple option offense, so the secondary was not near as tested as perhaps the coaching staff would have wanted. Either way, Ole Miss presents a challenge to the Crimson Tide.

Ole Miss has a chance to right the loss to Florida State in week 3 if they can get a victory against Alabama. The Rebels have won the last two in the series and have the experience at key positions that you need headed into such big games.

Next Game: Saturday, September 17, vs Alabama 3:30 ET CBS

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