Week 13 SEC Power Rankings

Nov 15, 2014; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Landon Collins (26) celebrates his fourth quarter interception with Xzavier Dickson (47) against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

1. Alabama Crimson Tide

Last week: Beat Mississippi State, 25-20

Stock watch: Rising

Alabama is once again in familiar territory. After suffering through a mid-season “slump” (loss to Ole Miss, narrow win against Arkansas), the Tide are right back where they’re accustomed to being — the top of the SEC.

Only a weakened Auburn stands in the way of Alabama’s return to the SEC Championship game.

Alabama’s peaking at the right time of the season, which is bad news for the rest of the country.