Saturday Blitz
Fansided

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 /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
6 of 14
Next
Sep 10, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles congratulates Russell Gage (39) after a tackle against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Jacksonville State 34-13. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles congratulates Russell Gage (39) after a tackle against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Jacksonville State 34-13. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

9. LSU

Last week rank: 8

Week 2 result: (1-1) 34-13 Win against Jacksonville State

No Leonard Fournette, no problem for LSU right? Well, maybe only against FCS team Jacksonville State.

The Tigers had no trouble scoring this week after a slug fest loss against Wisconsin to open the season. Tigers’ quarterback Brandon Harris was pulled after two straight lousy series by the offense in favor of Danny Etling. Etling looked efficient, albeit against an inferior opponent, but the offense appeared to have some life even without their best player. Etling could be the starter next week when Mississippi State comes to town.

LSU will need Leonard Fournette back as soon as possible, he wasn’t needed for Jacksonville State but he will be needed as the competition gets better. In the mean time, LSU will have to ride its defense.

Next Game: Saturday, September 17, vs Mississippi State 7:00 ET ESPN2

Next: 8. Auburn

Home/SEC