1. Florida (2-0, 0-0 SEC)
Miami who? Tim Tebow and the Gators defeated the ‘Canes for the first time in 23 years to claim the top spot in our power rankings over the (relatively) struggling …
2. Georgia (2-0, 0-0)
OK, struggling may be an exaggeration, especially when the Dawgs have arguably the best rusher in the country, Knowshon Moreno. It was business as usual on Saturday for the dynamic sophomore, who tore up Central Michigan's defense for 168 yards rushing and three touchdowns.
3. LSU (1-0, 0-0)
After a drubbing of giant-killer Appalachian State and a week off due to Hurricane Gustav, the Bayou Bengals shift their focus to the winless Mean Green of North Texas. Bet on the spread only if it is over 70.
4. Auburn (2-0, 0-0)
While many Tiger fans may want standout sophomore Kodi Burns to play QB, starter Chris Todd hasn't been too shabby, having passed for 318 yards and completing 61 percent of his passes in his first two games.
5. Alabama (2-0, 0-0)
Maybe a $4 million a year coach does pay off. Bama is 2-0, ranked No. 11 in the country and is playing Western Kentucky this week. If only this were basketball, Hilltopper fans.
6. Vanderbilt (2-0, 1-0)
First place in the SEC! Say what you want, but the 2008 version of the Commodores is legit. Last Thursday's win over South Carolina was no fluke: "We don't have excuses, they just beat us," said another ridiculously overpaid coach, Gamecock headman Steve Spurrier.
7. Ole Miss (1-1, 0-0)
Close, but no cigar. The Rebels have to put their heartbreaking last-second loss at Wake Forest behind them and focus on Samford.
8. Kentucky (2-0, 0-0)
Ever heard of Derrick Locke? Yeah, he's the guy who gained 96 yards on five carries last week. We'll see if he can even come close to repeating that beastly performance against MTSU on Saturday.
9. South Carolina (1-1, 0-1)
Losing to Vandy for the second straight time may have shut their fans up. A drubbing at the hands of Georgia on Saturday may render them mute.
10. Tennessee (0-1, 0-0)
A bye week has given the Vols plenty of time to stew over their ugly loss to UCLA. UAB, their next opponent, better watch out.
11. Mississippi State (1-1, 0-0)
Well, at least Sly Croom and company can say their only loss of the season to date was against the second best football team in Louisiana. It's doubtful their next opponent, Auburn, particularly cares.
12. Arkansas (2-0, 0-0)
How do you go 2-0 and still get ranked last in a conference? Play Western Illinois and Louisiana-Monroe, then beat them by a combined 5 points, that's how!
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