SEC Power Rankings for Week Seven

Lee W.

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TUSCALOOSA - OCTOBER 17: Return man Chris Culliver #17 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is tackled by special teams defender Terry Grant #29 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 17, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Crimson Tide b

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Week Eight is coming up in the SEC after some classic throw downs in the Southland last weekend.

Alabama's Mark Ingram ran for 246 yards in a 20-6 slugfest victory against the No. 23 Gamecocks on Saturday night.

The Gators also escaped a huge upset with a 23-20 win and the Kentucky Wildcats surprised the Auburn Tigers, 21-14.

While you prepare for the weekend's tailgating and football, here are the Week Seven SEC Power Rankings.

1. Alabama

TUSCALOOSA - OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks to hand off the ball during the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 17, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Crimson Tide beat t

The Alabama Crimson Tide improved to 7-0 (4-0) with a win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday.

Mark Ingram put the game away for Alabama on a late touchdown in the fourth quarter.

The defense allowed six points in the win.

Though the offense committed many mistakes and numerous turnovers, Alabama still looks like the most consistent team in the SEC.

2. Florida

GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 17: Kicker Caleb Sturgis #19 and holder Chas Henry #17 of the Florida Gators follow a game-winning 27-yard field goal against the University of Arkansas Razorbacks October 17, 2009 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Flor

After narrowly escaping the Arkansas Razorbacks, the No. 1-ranked Gators prepare to hit the road against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-4).

Bulldogs' head coach Dan Mullen was once the offensive coordinator at Florida.

The Gators will look to find more consistency versus the Bulldogs and avoid the upset.

3. LSU

BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Jordan Jefferson #9 of the Louisiana State University Tigers against the Florida Gators at Tiger Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Tigers have been overlooked and forgotten since a loss to Florida in Week Six.

To earn a rematch with the Gators, LSU will have to finish the rest of the SEC slate undefeated.

The journey starts under the lights at the friendly confines on Baton Rouge in Week Eight for the Bayou Bengals.

4. South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC - SEPTEMBER 24: Stephen Garcia #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates with teammate Darian Stewart #24 after a 16-10 vicotry over the Ole Miss Rebels during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 24, 2009 in Columbia, South

The Gamecocks enter the beef of their season with a Nov. 24 matchup with Vandy. The Commodores (2-5) have beaten USC two times in a row, so the Gamecocks should have no plans of overlooking them.

The Gamecocks enter Williams-Brice Stadium with a record of 5-2. An amazing defense and a productive offense guided the Gamecocks to glory in the season's first half.

The question is, will it continue?

5. Arkansas

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Ryan Mallett #15 of the Texas A&M Aggies at Cowboys Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Arkansas Razorbacks' record doesn't show it, but the team has lots of talent.

The Pigs get Ole Miss this week. The Rebels have beaten "powerhouses" like UAB, Vanderbilt, Memphis, and SE Louisiana this season.

6. Georgia

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 03: Branden Smith #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Can this year's Georgia Bulldog team match the success of past Mark Rich teams?

This is a question we will soon find out.

Last week, the Dawgs handily destroyed Vanderbilt, 34-10. After a bye, Georgia must prepare for a trip to Jacksonville for a rivalry game with Florida.

7. Tennessee

GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 19: Dennis Rogan #41 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs for yardage during the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

The Vols and hated coach Lane Kiffin will battle No. 2 Alabama this weekend.

Tennessee walloped the Dawgs by a head-numbing score of 45-19. Alabama is planning to crush the Vols.

8. Ole Miss

DALLAS - JANUARY 02: Brandon Bolden #34 of the Mississippi Rebels during play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the AT&T Cotton Bowl on January 2, 2009 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Rebels need to kick it into high gear in a battle with the Pigs on Saturday.

The Rebels did do well in a win over UAB but need to win versus Arkansas to be taken seriously at all.

9. Kentucky

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mike Hartline #5 of the Kentucky Wildcats signals to his team during the first quarter of the game against the Florida Gators at Commonwealth Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Ly

The Wildcats get to eat a cupcake on Saturday with a visit from Louisiana-Monroe.

Last week, Kentucky upset the Auburn Tigers, 21-14.

10. Auburn

AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Chris Todd #12 of the Auburn Tigers against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Auburn Tigers lost to the Kentucky Wildcats for the first time since 1966 last week.

They are not looking forward to their trip to Death Valley on Oct. 24.

11. Mississippi State

TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Tyson Lee #16 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs grips the ball during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 15, 2008 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty I

The Bulldogs better be ready when the Gators come to Starkville Oct. 24.

Head coach Dan Mullen was offensive coordinator at Florida last season.

12. Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 31: Larry Smith #10 of the Vanderbilt Commodores celebrates against the Boston College Eagles during the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl at LP Field on December 31, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Commodores have a 2-5 record heading into a big game versus South Carolina on Saturday night.

The Gamecocks are desperately eager to end a two-game losing skid against Vandy.

The Commodores' goals could be out of reach if they lose to the Gamecocks on Saturday.

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