Tier VI: Mississippi State, South Carolina, Arkansas, Vanderbilt
All three of Mississippi State, South Carolina, and Arkansas are not only on the cusp of being eliminated from bowl eligibility and are likely to finishing the season with a losing record. As for Vanderbilt, the Commodores are still searching to turn their program around following another disappointing season. At 2-8, Vandy has not only been eliminated from bowl eligibility but is also the lone SEC team to officially end the season under .500.