Week 3 SEC Power Rankings: Did Tennessee Football’s Win Help At All?

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) runs the ball during a football game between Tennessee and Austin Peay at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) runs the ball during a football game between Tennessee and Austin Peay at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
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With week 2 of the College Football season in the books and the new AP poll released early Sunday, it’s time to break down where Tennessee Football and each SEC team sit in our Conference Power Rankings.

Sep 9, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans during the first half against the Austin Peay Governors at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers fans during the first half against the Austin Peay Governors at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Week 3 SEC Power Rankings

Previous Game:

Vanderbilt 20, Wake Forest 36

Recap according to SEC Network:

"“Vandy quarterback AJ Swann threw for 314 yards passing on 26-of-39 attempts with three TDs and two interceptions. Patrick Smtih rushed 77 yards on 10 carries. The Commodores threatened to pull within a touchdown in the third quarter, but Wake stopped a fourth-down play at its 1-yard line. The Deacons offense later wasted a deep drive when Carney lost a fumble before crossing the goal line, call made after video replay.”"

This Week’s Lookahead:

7:00 PM ET – CBSSN

Vanderbilt (2-1) @ UNLV (1-1)