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SEC power rankings, Week 4: It’s all about the Bulldogs, Tigers not so much

By John Buhler

STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 16: Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Braxton Hoyett (95) celebrates after a play during a football game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi on September 16, 2017 (Photo by John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 16: Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive lineman Braxton Hoyett (95) celebrates after a play during a football game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi on September 16, 2017 (Photo by John Korduner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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GAINESVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 16: Head Coach Butch Jones of the Tennessee Volunteers is seen on the sidelines during the second half of their game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) /
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Tennessee Volunteers (2-1)

Last week: Loss at No. 23 Florida, 26-20
Last rank: 7th

That was a bad loss for the Tennessee Volunteers in Week 3. Yes, the Florida Gators were ranked too, but Tennessee is 2-1 and probably should be 1-2. While they caught a break in Week 1 in double overtime versus Georgia Tech, the Volunteers gave up a game-winning Hail Mary in The Swamp.

Though head coach Butch Jones has brought mid-level stability in Knoxville, that’s just not good enough for the Rocky Top faithful. Expect Tennessee to bounce back against UMass this weekend, but this doesn’t look like a team that will play in the SEC Championship this year. This team is too undisciplined to play in a big time bowl game.

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Texas A&M Aggies (2-1)

Last week: Win vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 45-21
Last rank: 9th

The Aggies are actually in a better spot than SEC West rival Arkansas heading into the big game in Jerryworld. Sure, the road loss to UCLA looks worse after the Bruins lost on the road in Memphis last week. However, the Aggies have rattled off two wins since collapsing in the second half in Los Angeles in Week 1.

This game between the Aggies and the Razorbacks has massive implications in the SEC West. Not with who will challenge the Alabama Crimson Tide at the top of the division, but which of these teams will have a new head coach next year. The loser will be sixth in the division, ahead of only Ole Miss on probation.

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