SEC Football Power Rankings, Week 4: Is Auburn a contender or pretender?

SEC Football Power Rankings, Week 4: Auburn could make another statement

AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 14: Quarterback Joey Gatewood #1 of the Auburn Tigers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of their game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 14, 2019 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

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OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – SEPTEMBER 07: Elijah Moore #8 of the Mississippi Rebels celebrates a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

The Razorbacks had a strong win on Saturday, bookended by a 24-point first quarter and a 21-point fourth quarter. Nick Starkel had 305 yards and three touchdowns. On the ground, Rakeem Boyd had 122 yards and two scores, highlighted by a 59-yard run.

In week four, Arkansas will play host to San Jose State. It’s the last tune-up before the annual matchup in Dallas with Texas A&M. Fortunately for Chad Morris’ team, the Aggies will be coming off of a likely taxing game with Auburn.

Against Southeastern Louisiana, perhaps 40-29 isn’t the prettiest score, but the Rebels still took home a win. It was only an 11-point margin, and the Lions threw three interceptions and lost a fumble. Had the Rebels not been given those gifts, things could have gone far differently.

Ole Miss will now play host to Cal. The 23rd-ranked Bears feature one of the country’s best defenses, and this will be a very tough matchup, especially for quarterback Matt Corral.

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