Another week of Southeastern Conference football has concluded, with the league’s top programs beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the pack.
The Arkansas Razorbacks kicked off Week 4 for the SEC with a one-point loss at Memphis, as Sam Pittman looks to be in one of the hottest seats in college football. Luckily, the league bounced back thanks to dominant performances from Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Rebels against a formidable Tulane program and Tennessee’s high-flying offense running wild on the UAB Blazers.
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At the same time, head coach Trent Dilfer took in the moment by snapping photos of Neyland Stadium’s atmosphere as his team got demolished.
During the afternoon slate, Auburn and Oklahoma traded back-and-forth blows in a contest that lived up to the hype. The Sooners‘ win in Norman only solidifies their claim as one of the best teams in the conference in 2025. Across the Red River, the Texas Longhorns took care of business against Sam Houston, and Brian Kelly’s Tigers scored at will against Southeastern Louisiana. Teams like Mississippi State and Vanderbilt moved to 4-0 on the season with dominant outings against Northern Illinois and Georgia State, respectively.
After suffering back-to-back losses against USF and LSU, Billy Napier looked to turn things around against in-state rival Miami. Still, the Canes overpowered the Gators and sliced even more sand down the hourglass for his tenure as the head coach at Florida. Meanwhile, the Missouri Tigers stayed hot against dangerous dual-threat quarterback LaNorris Sellers and the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Heading into the first week this season with more than two SEC matchups on the docket, here is where every SEC program ranks ahead of Week 5:
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ATHENS, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 06: Chauncey Bowens #33 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts with Drew Bobo #74 after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Austin Peay Governors at Sanford Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Week 4 result: BYE
Week 5 contest: vs. No. 17 Alabama
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA – SEPTEMBER 20: Defensive tackle Gracen Halton #56 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrates after sacking quarterback Jackson Arnold #11 of the Auburn Tigers at the four yard line on 3rd-and-25 for a loss of four yards with 1:20 left in the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Week 4 result: W, 24-17 vs. No. 22 Auburn
Week 5 contest: BYE
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 20: Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on after a victory against the UAB Blazers at Neyland Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
Week 4 result: W, 56-24 vs. UAB
Week 5 contest: at Mississippi State
Sep 13, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Le’Veon Moss (8) reacts after a play during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
Week 4 result: BYE
Week 5 contest: vs. Auburn
5. Ole Miss Rebels (4-0, 1-0 in SEC)
Sep 20, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Cedrick Beavers (13) dunk on a basketball goal after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Tulane Green Wave at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Week 4 result: W, 45-10 vs. Tulane
Week 5 contest: vs. No. 4 LSU
6. Vanderbilt Commodores (4-0, 1-0 in SEC)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 20: Diego Pavia #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores celebrates a touchdown against the Georgia State Panthers in the first half at FirstBank Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)
Week 4 result: W, 70-21 vs. Georgia State
Week 5 contest: vs. Utah State
7. LSU Tigers (4-0, 1-0 in SEC)
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 20 : Wide receiver Jelani Watkins #17 of the LSU Tigers carries a reception down the sideline in the fourth quarter during the game against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions at Tiger Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images)
Week 4 result: W, 56-10 vs. Southeastern Louisiana
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Week 5 contest: at No. 13 Ole Miss
Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) throws a pass during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Auburn Tigers at Gaylord Family à Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.
Week 4 result: L, 24-17 at No. 11 Oklahoma
Week 5 contest: at No. 9 Texas A&M
9. Missouri Tigers (4-0, 1-0 in SEC)
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 20: Ahmad Hardy #29 of the Missouri Tigers scores a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Le/Getty Images)
Week 4 result: W, 29-20 vs. South Carolina
Week 5 contest: BYE
Sep 13, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Fluff Bothwell (24) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Alcorn State Braves at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
Week 4 result: W, 38-10 vs. Northern Illinois
Week 5 contest: vs. No. 15 Tennessee
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 06: Teammates celebrate with Justin Jefferson #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide after he made an interception in the first half of the game against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Jason Clark/Getty Images)
Week 4 result: BYE
Week 5 contest: at No. 5 Georgia
AUSTIN, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 20: Christian Clark #6 of the Texas Longhorns is congratulated by teammates after a touchdown run in the second half against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Week 4 result: W, 55-0 vs. Sam Houston
Week 5 contest: BYE
13. South Carolina Gamecocks (2-2, 0-2 in SEC)
Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (18) celebrates with team mates against the Missouri Tigers after scoring during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Week 4 result: L, 29-20 at No. 23 Missouri
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Week 5 contest: vs. Kentucky
Sep 20, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier high-fives defensive back Sharif Denson (0) against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Week 4 result: L, 26-7 at No. 4 Miami
Week 5 contest: BYE
15. Arkansas Razorbacks (2-2, 0-1 in SEC)
Sep 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) runs with the ball against the Memphis Tigers during the second half at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
Week 4 result: L, 32-31 at Memphis
Week 5 contest: vs. No. 22 Notre Dame
Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan (3) had three touchdowns against Eastern Michigan in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
Week 4 result: BYE
Week 5 contest: at South Carolina
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