SEC Football: Week 4 Power Rankings

Sep 24, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) runs the ball during a play that would result in a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 24, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jim McElwain during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 38-28. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

The 11-year streak came to an end after the Florida Gators were defeated by Tennessee this past Saturday.

Florida played a tremendous first half, and looked to be cruising to a solid victory despite the loss of Luke Del Rio at quarterback. After the 21-0 lead, however, Florida seemed to go conservative on offense and it hurt the Gators so much so that it resulted in a loss. Credit to Tennessee, they could have just gave up and given a half effort for the rest of the game, but they didn’t give up. Florida now has to hope that Alabama and another SEC East team beat the Volunteers if the Gators are to have any chance at getting to the SEC Championship game this season.

Florida will need Luke Del Rio back at quarterback soon, he was key to the offense and without him, the Gators could not sustain enough to win.

Next game: October 1 at Vanderbilt, 12:00pm ET SEC Network

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