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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; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ralph Webb (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Middle Tennessee Blue during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ralph Webb (7) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Middle Tennessee Blue during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Vanderbilt

Last week rank: 12

Week 2 result: (1-1) 47-24 Win against Middle Tennessee State

A team that needed a bounce back from an ugly loss was Vanderbilt. The Commodores responded and got a resounding victory over Middle Tennessee State.

A lack of offense set back the Commodores in week one against South Carolina but Ralph Webb had a day against the Rough Riders, rushing for 219 yards and two touchdowns to go with it. Webb is the heart of the Vanderbilt offense, when he gets going, its hard to beat Vanderbilt. Middle Tennessee is a good team, the defense seemed to give up more points than most would have though before the game, but credit to Middle Tennessee.

Vanderbilt and head coach Derek Mason needed a victory after the failure against South Carolina, they got just that and added a little momentum headed into week three.

Next Game: Saturday, September 17, at Georgia Tech 12:30 ACC Network

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