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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; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks back at Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during the game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks back at Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin and quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during the game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Hilltoppers 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Alabama

Last week rank: 1

Week 2 result: (2-0) 38-10 Win against Western Kentucky

Alabama did what Alabama does, and that is to beat up on inferior teams and win.

While Nick Saban might no think the Crimson Tide looked good, the Tide did look dominate in their victory against the Hilltoppers. Jalen Hurts looked great again in a 3 TD, 287 yard day through the air. The concern for Alabama lies within the run game. Alabama isn’t used to not having at least one dominate running back, but as of now that man doesn’t seem to have stepped up yet. As a team, Alabama rushed for 124 yards. Problems with the run game extend to an offensive line that has not looked dominate either so far in the season. Offensive line problems are not what Saban and Alabama need headed into the matchup with Ole Miss and their strong defensive line.

Alabama continues to lead the SEC, but they face a true test against an eager Ole Miss team, looking to make up for their loss against FSU. One of the games of the year is almost here.

Next Game: Saturday, September 17, at Ole Miss 3:30 ET CBS

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