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Tennessee football falls after not playing in Week 5 SEC Power Rankings

By Caleb Calhoun

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) congratulates Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) on his touchdown during the first half of a game between the Tennessee Vols and Florida Gators, in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.Utvsflorida0924 02243
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) congratulates Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) on his touchdown during the first half of a game between the Tennessee Vols and Florida Gators, in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.Utvsflorida0924 02243 /
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Oct 1, 2022; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Jordan Dingle (85) reacts with Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) after a touchdown catch during the third quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2022; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Jordan Dingle (85) reacts with Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) after a touchdown catch during the third quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Lost to Ole Miss Rebels 22-19

A few bad breaks are keeping Kentucky from being atop our SEC Power Rankings. They beat Ole Miss in every way except the score. A safety and two missed extra points made the difference, then they turned it over with a chance to win late after the game-winning touchdown was called back. It was unlucky SEC football at its worst.

Had Kentucky won, no matter the way it happened, they would’ve jumped ahead of Tennessee football. However, undefeated teams are automatically above teams with a loss in these power rankings, so we had to knock Kentucky down to No. 5. The loss was truly that heartbreaking.

Still, Mark Stoops has a very good team, one that’s top 25 caliber, and they really didn’t lose out on anything they want to accomplish. With Georgia not looking good right now, the SEC East remains in play. They just have to beat Tennessee football on the road before focusing on UGA.

Until then, though, they should be in good shape, as their next two games are at home against South Carolina and Mississippi State. Although MSU is dangerous, playing in Lexington, Ky., should help. Then they get a bye before visiting the Vols, a huge advantage, and with UGA their last SEC game of the year, that could decide the East if they win the next three.

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