Neil White’s weekly SEC-ACC team rankings

Published: September 19, 2012 

South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) and linebacker Damario Jeffery (33) close in on UAB running back Greg Franklin (24)during the first quarter of the Gamecock's game against UAB Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.

TIM DOMINICK — Tim Dominick/tdominick@thestate.

Neil White’s weekly rankings of the SEC and ACC are a thoroughly unscientific compilation. No computer programs were used and no votes were taken to assemble this list of best to worst in the SEC and ACC. However, several boards — Ouija and dart — were used as guidance. And all ties were broken by a best two-of-three in rock-paper-scissors.

1. ALABAMA (3-0)

Crimson Tide is doing what it does best: Rolling.

2. LSU (3-0)

Can we forward to the national championship game?

3. FLORIDA STATE (3-0)

Seminoles finally will get a true test of how good they are.

4. GEORGIA (3-0)

Dawgs have loud bark so far, and they’re ready to bite Vandy.

5. SOUTH CAROLINA (3-0)

It’s the battle of Columbia in first conference meeting with Mizzou.

6. CLEMSON (3-0)

Tigers invade Tallahassee in key Atlantic Division showdown.

7. FLORIDA (3-0)

Resurgent Gators look to make life even less funny for Joker.

8. MISSISSIPPI STATE (3-0)

Suddenly, Saturdays are no longer quite so stark in Starkville.

9. TEXAS A&M (1-1)

Aggies try Palmetto State sampler platter; order S.C. State.

10. VIRGINIA TECH (2-1)

Traditional power gets hard lesson on how life can be the Pitts.

11. MISSOURI (2-1)

Tigers would love to get that first SEC win on the road.

12. GEORGIA TECH (2-1)

Jackets try to dodge Hurricanes in big Coastal Division clash.

13. TENNESSEE (2-1)

Florida beatdown sends Derek Dooley back to the drawing board.

14. MIAMI (2-1)

Road trip to Atlanta might get ‘Canes downgraded to tropical storm.

15. N.C. STATE (2-1)

Is the Pack really back? Surging Citadel would love to say no.

16. ARKANSAS (1-2)

Pick your description: A) Meltdown; B) Quitters; C) Bike crash.

17. AUBURN (1-2)

Cam Newton is still gone. And LSU is still great. Uh oh.

18. VANDERBILT (1-2)

Commodores finally win by wringing out Blue Hose.

19. NORTH CAROLINA (1-2)

Unlike AFAM Studies classes, Tar Heels have to show for games.

20. VIRGINIA (2-1)

After thumping by Georgia Tech, Cavaliers head to TCU.

21. OLE MISS (2-1)

Rebels stampeded by a herd of orange Longhorns last week.

22. BOSTON COLLEGE (1-2)

Eagles get weekend off to prepare for home game against Clemson.

23. WAKE FOREST (2-1)

After feel-good win against UNC, Deacons get reality check from FSU.

24. MARYLAND (2-1)

Terps have played a schedule softer than a roll of Charmin.

25. DUKE (2-1)

Blue Devils either score 50 or give up 50. Go figure.

26. KENTUCKY (1-2)

The bouncing balls of October can’t get here fast enough for UK fans.

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