After Week 1, we dropped Alabama to eighth in SEC after an embarrassing loss to Florida State . Nearly two months later, the Crimson Tide has climbed to the top spot on the strength of four consecutive wins over ranked opponents. A deep league is unfolding with 10 teams still sitting with two or fewer losses. After that, however, there's a steep dropoff to the hot seats. Onto the rankings!

1. Alabama (6-1)

Last week : 2

This week : at South Carolina

What to know: A few hours after UA topped Tennessee , rain poured in Tuscaloosa. And when the storm ended, the cigar smoke still hung in the air.

2. Texas A&M (7-0)

Last week : 3

This week : at LSU

What to know: Aggies needed a 12th man to stop Arkansas' Taylen Green, but 11 were just enough.

3. Georgia (6-1)

Last week : 4

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