SEC Football Power Rankings Following Week 8: Georgia Dominates Texas

1. Georgia Bulldogs

After falling to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship Game last year, the Georgia Bulldogs reloaded and are back as national title contenders entering the year. The key pieces largely returned for Kirby Smart's program in 2024, highlighted by Heisman trophy contender Carson Beck. The Bulldogs made sure to put the college football landscape on notice with a dominant 34-3 victory over Clemson in Week 1. After a dismal first half against Alabama in Week 5, the Bulldogs suffered their first loss. Georgia played a sound game against Auburn in Week 6, but struggled at times vs. Mississippi State in Week 7. The Bulldogs went to Texas in Week 8 and made a big statement, doubling up the Longhorns. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +195

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16. Mississippi State Bulldogs

There's reason to believe things might be turning around with Mississippi State, but Rome wasn't built in a day. Head coach Jeff Lebby says what fans want to hear, and they've at least played some competitive games to start the season. The Bulldogs played a close game at Georgia and Texas A&M. Baby steps. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +50000

15. Auburn Tigers

No matter what you think of the Auburn Tigers as a program, with head coach Hugh Freeze in the mix, there's always going to be headlines worth following here. Just when you think this program might be turning a corner, they revert back to their old ways. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +50000

14. Oklahoma Sooners

It continues to feel strange putting the Oklahoma Sooners in an SEC power ranking, but this is the stuff we have to get used to. Five-star quarterback prospect Jackson Arnold has had some early growing pains for Brent Venables program. It's hard to be confident in what this program is doing in 2024. Back-to-back big losses for the Sooners have told us exactly what this program is. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +50000

13. South Carolina Gamecocks

There was a lot to like from the South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 7 against Alabama. If a few more breaks went their way, we can make a case the Gamecocks would be higher on this list. South Carolina followed that up with a dominant win over Oklahoma. That's a nice start. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +50000

12. Kentucky Wildcats

The Kentucky Wildcats have been a puzzling team to understand early on this season. There have been many moment of strong play, and others that left us wanting a lot more. That theme continued in Week 8. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +50000

11. Florida Gators

Entering 2024, the future certainly looks better than the present for the Florida Gators.  Graham Mertz and the Gators' offense haven't left a lot to be excited about. Five-star quarterback DJ Lagway needs more reps this year in a season that's already gone off the rails. The Gators had a convincing win over Kentucky in Week 8 that moved them up our list. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +24000

10. Vanderbilt Commodores

Clark Lea's group picked up a major statement victory in Week 1 against Virginia Tech. The Commodores have been better than expected, and picked up a monster victory in Week 6 by defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide. Who saw that one coming? We expected more against Ball State, but we can forgive them for that after the stretch they just had. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +49000

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9. Missouri Tigers

The Missouri Tigers are coming off a strong year under head coach Eli Drinkwitz, and they continued to look the part with some key pieces returning on offense. Highlighted by quarterback Brady Cook , along with stud wideout prospect Luther Burden III. . The Tigers have yet to look the part of an SEC threat in 2024. Taking a step back is a tad disappointing with a talented roster. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +6500

8. Arkansas Razorbacks

If you're looking for a head coach whose seat will continue to get warmer with another slow start, look no further than Sam Pittman at Arkansas. It was nice that the Razorbacks kept it close in Week 2, but we don't do moral victories here. Arkansas did enough in Week 3 to get back in the win column, which has more positive vibes present around this program. The Razorbacks shocked the Volunteers in Week 6, but followed that up with a dud against LSU in Week 8. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +24000

7. Ole Miss Rebels

With the way things are shaping up for the Ole Miss Rebels, they'll have their sights set on a College Football Playoff berth in 2024. Lane Kiffin and company landed multiple difference makers on defense in the portal, namely stud recruits Walter Nolen and Princely Umanmielen. With Heisman candidate Jaxson Dart continuing to look like a stud, the Rebels can still remain in the mix. With two losses already, it's hard to know what to expect moving forward with this group. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +3500

6. Alabama Crimson Tide

With Nick Saban retiring, a new era is upon us with the Alabama Crimson Tide under head coach Kalen DeBoer. The Crimson Tide haven't missed a beat early on. Heisman hopeful Jalen Milroe is driving the bus on offense, and the Crimson Tide continue to look like an elite program. The Crimson Tide knocked off Georgia in Week 5 on the back of a dominant first half. You simply can't follow up a huge win with a losses to Vanderbilt and Tennessee. What are the Crimson Tide this year?

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +2200

5. Tennessee Volunteers

A good quarterback in college football doesn't always equate to monumental success. Still, we're extremely bullish on what we're expecting from Nico Iamaleava in 2024, and he's been very dynamic to start to the year. Can this defense continue trucking along and making an impact? The Volunteers have looked the part of contenders at times, and a big win vs. Alabama helped their case. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +950

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4. Texas A&M Aggies

We entered the year fairly high on this Texas A&M program. Mike Elko has done a bang up job in reshaping this roster, and even though there were some positives in Week 1 against Notre Dame, a loss on the big stage is still a loss. The Aggies had their first statement victory of the year, dominating Missouri from start to finish. Let's see how they manage in the second half of the year. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +700

3. LSU Tigers

It's promising to see the LSU Tigers back in the mix as a top program in college football. Brian Kelly's squad will be led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on offense, who looked strong in Week 1 against USC. The Tigers have continued to get better as the season has progressed. A big win against Ole Miss and Arkansas have helped build their resume. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +460

2. Texas Longhorns

After making it to the College Football Playoff last year before bowing out against Washington, expectations will land in a similar ballpark for the Texas Longhorns in 2024. Quinn Ewers is right in t mix to capture the Heisman trophy for Steve Sarkisian's group, even with some injury concerns. The Longhorns look the part of a national title threat after a dominant showing vs. Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. The Longhorns followed that up with a puzzling performance against Georgia for their first loss of the year. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +210

1. Georgia Bulldogs

After falling to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship Game last year, the Georgia Bulldogs reloaded and are back as national title contenders entering the year. The key pieces largely returned for Kirby Smart's program in 2024, highlighted by Heisman trophy contender Carson Beck. The Bulldogs made sure to put the college football landscape on notice with a dominant 34-3 victory over Clemson in Week 1. After a dismal first half against Alabama in Week 5, the Bulldogs suffered their first loss. Georgia played a sound game against Auburn in Week 6, but struggled at times vs. Mississippi State in Week 7. The Bulldogs went to Texas in Week 8 and made a big statement, doubling up the Longhorns. 

SEC Conference Championship Game Winner 2024 Odds: +195

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