Andy Johnson of the Atlanta Journal Constitution is releasing his SEC Power Rankings every Monday during the season. Surprisingly, Tennessee ranks 8th on his list, ahead of Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina and (of course) Vanderbilt.
On Tennessee, Johnson wrote, “ A healthy Justin Worley makes a huge difference for the Volunteers, who played with enthusiasm. Running game remains a question mark.”
The full rankings are as follows:
1. Texas A&M
2. Georgia
3. Auburn
4. Alabama
5. LSU
6. Mississippi State
7. Ole Miss
8. Tennessee
9. Arkansas
10. Missouri
11. Kentucky
12. Florida
13. South Carolina
14. Vanderbilt