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Ranking 10 SEC Winners, Losers from College Football Week 10

John Canady

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10) South Carolina Gamecocks
The Gamecocks find themselves on this list twice following their loss to Ole Miss over the weekend. Not only does the firing of Shula put the program and Shane Beamer's job in the spotlight, but several top recruits have made it clear they could be reconsidering their futures following the moves in South Carolina. If South Carolina doesn't turn things around down the stretch, the team could be set back further than initially expected.

Verdict: Loser

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1) Ole Miss Rebels
The Ole Miss Rebels are one step closer to punching their ticket to the College Football Playoffs following a rather dominant win against South Carolina in Week 10. Considering the Rebels' late-season collapse against sneaky opponents last year is what forced them to miss the postseason, it's a great sign to see Lane Kiffin's squad continuing to handle business regardless of competition.

Verdict: Winner

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2) Texas Longhorns
At the midseason mark, the Texas Longhorns looked like a long shot to contend for a postseason spot following two early losses. However, Steve Sarkisian's group stayed the course, and coming off an impressive win over a surging Vanderbilt team, Texas now looks like a team that very well could stumble its way into the postseason to make some noise.

Verdict: Winner
3) Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners desperately needed a bounce-back win following their disappointing loss to Ole Miss. With the Sooners' playoff hopes in limbo, a loss to a ranked Tennessee team could have put the nail in the coffin. Instead, Brent Venables's squad showed up and showed out, knocking off the Vols to keep their postseason aspirations alive.

Verdict: Winner
4) Georgia Bulldogs
The Bulldogs survived a scare in the swamp against Florida this weekend. What could have been an upset loss to an in-conference opponent that put Georgia at risk of missing the playoffs turned into a gutsy win that proved UGA can win, even when things get murky. Kirby Smart's team is forced to get gritty and win between the margins.

Verdict: Winner
5) Jeff Lebby
It only took two seasons, but following the Mississippi State Bulldogs' win over the Arkansas Razorbacks, head coach Jeff Lebby officially claimed his first SEC victory on Saturday. While that may not be impressive to some, perhaps his first win against conference opponents could be the breath of fresh air the Bulldogs need to end the season strong.

Verdict: Winner
6) Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt has a prime opportunity on Saturday to further solidify itself as a CFP team against a Texas squad that has championship aspirations of their own. However, the Commodores fell short and now put themselves in a difficult predicament as an important stretch looms.

Verdict: Loser
7) Hugh Freeze
Entering Week 1o, it was clear that Hugh Freeze was coaching for his job. After requesting public support from Auburn's athletic director, it seemed that the writing was on the wall for a coaching change at the next possible opportunity. Following the Tigers' underwhelming loss to Kentucky, the program's athletic department wasted no time in parting ways with the head coach, leaving Freeze seeking a job.

Verdict: Loser
8) Mike Shula
The South Carolina Gamecocks' struggles this year have led to arguably the most disappointing season in recent memory. It was evident that the team needed to make changes. After weeks of putting off the most obvious move, head coach Shane Beamer finally decided enough was enough, firing first-year offensive coordinator Mike Shula. After statistically one of the worst offensive showings in the nation over the course of the last 10 weeks, the Gamecocks once again find themselves seeking a new play caller. As for Shula, he's left seeking a new opportunity elsewhere.

Verdict: Loser
9) Josh Heupel
The biggest knock on Josh Heupel since taking the job at Tennessee is his lack of ability to get the Volunteers over the hump, especially when the postseason comes around. Following the team's loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, the Vols once again seem poised to fall short of the ultimate goal, which could lead them to wonder whether a change is the necessary move to finally build a contender in Knoxville.

Verdict: Loser
10) South Carolina Gamecocks
The Gamecocks find themselves on this list twice following their loss to Ole Miss over the weekend. Not only does the firing of Shula put the program and Shane Beamer's job in the spotlight, but several top recruits have made it clear they could be reconsidering their futures following the moves in South Carolina. If South Carolina doesn't turn things around down the stretch, the team could be set back further than initially expected.

Verdict: Loser

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1) Ole Miss Rebels
The Ole Miss Rebels are one step closer to punching their ticket to the College Football Playoffs following a rather dominant win against South Carolina in Week 10. Considering the Rebels' late-season collapse against sneaky opponents last year is what forced them to miss the postseason, it's a great sign to see Lane Kiffin's squad continuing to handle business regardless of competition.

Verdict: Winner

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Ranking 10 SEC Winners, Losers from College Football Week 10

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