SEC Power Ranking: Alabama leads the way

Auburn's chances of moving up the power ranking depend on the development of QB Kiehl Frazier. (Getty Images)

Here's CBSSports.com Rapid Reports SEC power ranking:

1. Alabama (1-0): Is true freshman T.J. Yeldon that good? Or were his 10.1 yards per carry in a win over Michigan a product of the nation's best O-line? Next up: vs. Western Kentucky, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network).

2. LSU (1-0): Kenny Hilliard and Alfred Blue combined to rush for 264 yards and two touchdowns on 29 carries in the victory over North Texas. Next up: Washington, Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN).

3. Georgia (1-0): What will Bulldogs RB Todd Gurley do for an encore? The true freshman ran for 100 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries and returned a kickoff 100 yards for another score in win over Buffalo. Next up: at Missouri, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. ET (ESPN2).

4. Arkansas (1-0): Defense is still a huge question mark after the Hogs gave up 24 points to Jacksonville State. Next up: vs. Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU).

5. South Carolina (1-0): The Gamecocks need a convincing win in their home opener after being fortunate to survive in Nashville. QB Connor Shaw (deep shoulder bruise) is questionable. Next up: vs. East Carolina, Saturday, 12:21 p.m. ET (SEC Network).

6. Tennessee (1-0): JUCO transfer Cordarrelle Patterson (6 catches, 93 yards, TD, 67-yard TD run) in win over NC State, easing the loss of All-SEC wideout Da'Rick Rogers. Next up: vs. Georgia State, Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN3).

7. Florida (1-0): After struggling in its win over Bowling Green, the Gators take their uninspiring offense to raucous Kyle Field. Next up: at Texas A&M, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS).

8. Missouri (1-0): The Tigers' opener was almost too easy, as they led 28-0 after running 12 plays en route to a 62-10 win over Southeast Louisiana. Faurot Field will be electric for Mizzou's long-awaited SEC openet. Next up: vs. Georgia, Saturday, 7:45 p.m. ET (ESPN2).

9. Mississippi State (1-0): The Bulldogs have lost four straight to Auburn, including three by a total of 11 points, but now they're at least on equal footing. And Auburn is traveling for the second straight week. Next up: vs. Auburn, Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ESPN).

10. Auburn (0-1): Defensive coordinator Brian Van Gorder is looking for answers after his defense gave up 528 yards to Clemson. New QB Kiehl Frazier struggled in the red zone, but he has massive potential. Next up: at Mississippi State, Saturday, 12 p.m. ET (ESPN).

11. Texas A&M (0-0): ESPN's GameDay is coming to College Station for the Aggies' SEC debut. Texas A&M is itching to play after Hurricane Isaac postponed its opener against Louisiana Tech. Next up: vs. Florida, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS).

12. Vanderbilt (0-1): The Commodores have to get over the pain of barely missing a landmark win. They'll score more than 13 against a Northwestern team that gave up 41 to Syracuse. Next up: at Northwestern, Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network).

13. Kentucky (0-1): QB Max Smith is a keeper, but he'll have to put up plenty of points to compensate for the Wildcats' woeful defense, which was on display in a loss to Louisville. Next up: vs. Kent State, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN3).

14. Ole Miss (1-0): Ole Miss was outgained 237-231 in the first half by FCS school Central Arkansas, proving this defense has a long way to go. Next up: vs. UTEP, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN3).

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