Considering how weak the slate of games looked going in, Week 2 turned out to be pretty wild in the Southeastern Conference. Here’s where we stand after the dust settled. 
1. Alabama (1-0)
The Tide had a bye week to prepare for Saturday’s monster game at Texas A&M. That gave coach Nick Saban and company plenty of time to iron out the offensive issues they had in their opener against Virginia Tech.
So Alabama keeps hold of the top spot this week, but I guarantee the winner of Saturday’s game will be sitting on top of the rankings and the SEC West next week. 
Last Week: 1
2. LSU (2-0)
The Tigers’ leap up the rankings is all about Zach Mettenberger. With six touchdowns and no picks, he’s arguably been the best quarterback in the conference through two games and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron has helped him take his game to an elite level. 
Throw in the two-headed monster of Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry on the outside, plus a solid running game and the Tigers have the best offense they’ve had in years. 
Last Week: 4
3. Texas A&M (2-0)
For my money, Johnny Manziel is the best player in the country. He’s improved his accuracy from the pocket this season and leads the most dynamic offense in the SEC. 
However, the Aggies’ defense has been awful so far, allowing 29.5 points per game against Rice and Sam Houston State. That will have to improve if the Aggies want to have any hope of beating Alabama again. 
Last Week: 2
4. Georgia (1-1, 1-0 SEC)
Quarterback Aaron Murray finally proved he could win a big game as Georgia saved its season with a 41-30 win against South Carolina that puts it squarely in the driver’s seat in the SEC East. 
The defense still has a long way to go, but Murray is rock solid, and running back Todd Gurley is a man among boys with 288 yards and three touchdowns in two games against top-10 teams. 
Last Week: 5
5. Ole Miss (2-0, 1-0 SEC)
The Rebel Black Bears moved up this week by holding serve against Southeast Missouri State while teams in front of them lost. 
When Hugh Freeze unleashes Bo Wallace and the Ole Miss offense, it’s lethal and can put up points in a hurry. I expect them to make a statement and blow out an overrated Texas team this Saturday. 
Last Week: 7
6. South Carolina (1-1, 0-1 SEC)
The Gamecocks had the bad luck of running into a desperate Georgia team in Athens last week. Quarterback Connor Shaw and running back Mike Davis put up points, but even the great defensive end Jadeveon Clowney couldn’t manage to slow down Gurley and the Bulldogs.  
Last Week: 4
7. Vanderbilt (1-1, 0-1 SEC)
Vanderbilt beat up on Austin Peay and moved up this week because they have a quarterback who isn’t named Jeff Driskel. 
Last Week: 8
8. Florida (1-1)
The Gators’ offense redefined red-zone futility. After a first-quarter touchdown, the next five Florida red-zone possessions ended in two interceptions, one fumble, one turnover on downs and one field goal. 
The Gators have a top-10 defense, but Driskel and Florida’s mistake-prone offense make them no better than the third best team in the East.  
Last Week: 6
9. Auburn (2-0)
Quarterback Nick Marshall and a productive stable of running backs have stabilized the Auburn offense through two games. The Tigers have yet to really be tested, but under coach Gus Malzahn they look like the most-improved team in the SEC. We’ll find out a lot more in two weeks when Auburn travels to Baton Rouge.
Last Week: 9
10. Missouri (2-0)
The Tigers should be undefeated heading into their Oct. 5 matchup at Vanderbilt, then we’ll see if coach James Franklin can keep putting up big numbers against an SEC defense.
Last Week: 10 
11. Arkansas (2-0) 
Freshman Alex Collins leads the SEC in rushing and through two games, coach Bret Bielema has made good on his promise to make the Razorbacks a physical football team. I have doubts how it will translate against teams with superior athletes, but for now they have been impressive enough to move up. 
Last Week: 13
12. Tennessee (2-0)
The Volunteers’ offense has averaged 48.5 points per game, but if it gets in a shoot-out with Oregon this week, I put Tennessee’s chances somewhere between slim and none. 
Last Week: 12
13. Mississippi State (1-1)
Quarterback Tyler Russell’s probable return helps the Bulldogs, but this offense still
isn’t good. 
Last Week: 13
14. Kentucky (1-1) 
Kentucky won a game! Beating Miami (Ohio) isn’t enough to move the Wildcats up, but I will take the week off from making fun
of them. 
Last Week: 14