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SEC Football: Week 8 Power Rankings

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scores against Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scores against Texas A&M Aggies at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

At some point, I wonder if another team will claim the top spot in the SEC, but I doubt it. Alabama looks as strong as ever after dispatching of their latest highly ranked, foe.

If defense is indeed what wins championships, then every team will be looking for to have a defense as good as the 2016 Crimson Tide defense. They make plays when it matters and the are constantly scoring. Not only that, but this defense has a habit of shutting down offenses that were otherwise incredible and hard to stop. Jalen Hurts, the dynamic freshman quarterback continues to make plays and has to have every SEC West team upset at the fact that he is only a freshman and will be there for at least two more seasons. The Tide now have a bye week to get ready for their next monumental matchup with the LSU Tigers.

Next game: November 5, 2016, at LSU, time and channel TBD

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