SEC Morning Report: Georgia Takes Over No. 1 as Kentucky's Overtime Stunner Reshapes the SEC

LEAD STORY: Georgia Climbs to the Top After Tuscaloosa Win

Georgia is now No. 1 in the SEC Power Rankings after beating Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The Bulldogs came in ranked No. 2 nationally and the Crimson Tide No. 6. Alabama led 14-10 at halftime, but Georgia's defense took over after the break. The Bulldogs gave up only a field goal in the second half and kept Alabama scoreless in the fourth quarter. Georgia is now 6-0 (4-0 SEC), and Alabama drops to 5-1 (3-1). The loss stalls the Heisman buzz around Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, who had his least productive game of the season. Roll Bama Roll noted that the loser of this game is still in the playoff race, and that a loss to an unbeaten Georgia could even help Alabama when the committee compares one-loss teams.

The rest of the weekend was just as wild. Oklahoma beat No. 1 Texas 27-24 in the Red River Rivalry on a game-winning field goal by Tate Sandell. Arch Manning threw two interceptions in the Longhorns' first loss. In Lexington, Kentucky (5-1, 3-1) beat No. 10 LSU 35-34 in overtime. Quarterback Kenny Minchey won it with a two-point conversion on a quarterback draw, and Kroger Field emptied onto the turf. The Wildcats, whom many expected to win about four games this season, are now fifth in the power rankings.

The weekend's other results also moved the standings. South Carolina won 38-19 at No. 16 Florida behind four touchdown passes from LaNorris Sellers. Florida has now lost two straight after a 4-0 start. Missouri held Texas A&M to two field goals in a 27-6 home win, which drops the Aggies to 3-3 (1-3). Tennessee survived at Arkansas 24-17, and the Razorbacks are still looking for their first SEC win.

QUICK HITS

• Ole Miss rolls Vanderbilt: The Rebels came off their bye and beat Vanderbilt 52-17 to reach 4-1 (2-1). The Commodores are 0-3 in league play, with five-star true freshman Jared Curtis still adjusting to the college game.
• Mizzou's defensive front is getting home: Rock M Nation notes that Missouri came into the A&M game with a 44.5% no-blitz pressure rate, fourth-best nationally. The Tigers kept creating problems out of three-man fronts.
• Mississippi State volleyball stays perfect at home: The Bulldogs swept South Carolina to extend their home winning streak.
• Tennis regionals heat up: Oklahoma men's tennis put all four singles semifinalists in the ITA Central Regional for the first time. Ole Miss's Milburn and Kudriashov reached Monday's doubles final at the ITA Southern Regionals. Georgia women's tennis has three singles semifinalists (Bella Payne, No. 54 Emma Dong and Patricija Paukstyte) at the Southeast Regional. Texas freshman Tomasz Berkieta reached the Texas Regional singles semifinals with an NCAA Singles Championships berth at stake.
• Longhorn honors: Former Texas golfer Tommy Morrison earned his 2027 PGA TOUR card by finishing No. 10 on the final Korn Ferry Tour Points List. Senior diver Bayleigh Cranford was named to the 13-woman USA Diving Women's National Team.
• Alabama softball opens fall: The Crimson Tide hit four home runs in an 11-1, 10-inning win over Northwest Alabama CC at Rhoads Stadium.

PORTAL WATCH

There was no transfer portal activity in the last 12 hours. With conference play at its midpoint, rosters across the league are set, and the focus stays on the field.

RECRUITING BUZZ

No new commitments came in overnight. After a weekend of results like Kentucky's win over a top-10 LSU team and Oklahoma's upset of Texas, prospects watching from the stands will have plenty to think about as official visit season continues.

GAMES TO WATCH

No games are scheduled today. These are the SEC football matchups to watch this weekend:

• Auburn at Georgia: Georgia opened as a 19.5-point favorite in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry, according to Dawg Sports. Auburn (3-2, 1-2) is coming off a bye. Transfer quarterback Byrum Brown has thrown seven touchdown passes and seven interceptions.
• Missouri at Ole Miss: Missouri opened as the underdog in Oxford, per Rock M Nation. The Tigers' defense, which has dominated two straight games, faces quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and one of the country's most productive offenses.
• Kentucky at Oklahoma: The Wildcats try to follow their LSU win with a road win over a Sooners team fresh off its own upset.
• Texas vs. Florida: The Longhorns try to bounce back against a Florida team that has lost two straight.
• Mississippi State at LSU: The Bulldogs come off a bye to face an LSU team (4-2, 1-2) still recovering from Saturday's overtime loss.
• Tennessee at South Carolina: The Gamecocks bring momentum home against a Volunteers team that has relied on its defense.
• Arkansas at Vanderbilt: Both teams are winless in SEC play, so one of them will get its first conference win.
• The Citadel at Texas A&M: The Aggies get a chance to regroup before the rest of the SEC schedule.