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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; Auburn, AL, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves linebacker Tajhea Chambers (32) drags down Auburn Tigers quarterback John Franklin, III (5) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Tigers beat the Red Wolves 51-14. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves linebacker Tajhea Chambers (32) drags down Auburn Tigers quarterback John Franklin, III (5) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Tigers beat the Red Wolves 51-14. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Auburn

Last week rank: 7

Week 2 result: (1-1) 51-14 Win against Arkansas State

Did Auburn find an offense? It sure looked like it against the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

After a very impressive performance in a loss against Clemson, Auburn came out firing on all cylinders and never look back. Sean White was impressive in a 3 TD performance and the entire offense appeared to have some life. If Auburn can keep that performance up, then this team can make noise in the SEC West. The Tigers’ defense was great, picking up where they left off against Clemson and never really allowed Arkansas State in to the game.

Gus Malzahn needed his team to show improvement and that they were capable of moving the football and scoring. Auburn showed that, albeit against Arkansas State, this game was as important as the game against Clemson in establishing stability for the offense, as well as confidence. Auburn faces Texas A&M in week three, and will need all the offense they can get against the explosive Aggie offense.

Next Game: Saturday, September 17, vs Texas A&M 7:00 ET ESPN

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