Aug 30, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Zach Calzada (5) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Toledo Rockets at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Week 2 provided a clearer picture of where each SEC team stands. The league went 8–2 in non-conference action, with several squads picking up quality wins and others showing vulnerabilities that will matter as SEC play begins.
Alabama: After dropping their opener at Florida State, the Crimson Tide bounced back by blasting ULM 73–0 in Tuscaloosa. The offense rolled, and the defense held the Warhawks scoreless to steady things heading into a huge Week 3 matchup with Wisconsin.
Georgia: The Bulldogs started 2–0 with wins over Marshall (45–7) and Austin Peay (28–6). The defense has been stingy, giving up just 13 points across two games, while the offense has been efficient enough to keep control.
Tennessee: The Vols opened with a 45–26 win over Syracuse in Atlanta, then followed by hammering ETSU 72–17. They’re averaging 58.5 points per game, ranking top five nationally in scoring offense.
Ole Miss: Lane Kiffin’s squad jumped to 2–0, pounding Georgia State 63–7 in the opener and then edging Kentucky 30–23 in Lexington. With 575 yards of offense per game, the Rebels are humming.
Texas A&M: The Aggies opened with back-to-back wins, first over UTSA (42–24) and then Utah State (44–22). Defensive end Cashius Howell made history in Week 2, recording three straight sacks on one drive, the first FBS player to do so since 2015.
Missouri: The Tigers turned heads with a 42–31 win over Kansas, piling up 261 rushing yards and producing two 100-yard rushers. That dominance up front could make them a sleeper as SEC play approaches.
As we move into Week 3, the SEC looks as deep as ever. Georgia, Tennessee, and Ole Miss are scoring at will, Alabama steadied itself after a rough opener, and Missouri might be a team to watch. The league is top-heavy, but the middle is full of dangerous teams capable of shaking things up.
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