Neil White’s weekly SEC-ACC team rankings

Published: October 31, 2012 

South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Victor Hampton (27) celebrates after intercepting a ball intended for Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Justin Hunter (11) in the final seconds of their game to seal the win at Williams-Brice Stadium, Saturday, October 27, 2012.

Gerry Melendez — gmelendez@thestate.com

Neil White’s weekly rankings of the SEC and ACC are a thoroughly unscientific compilation.

1. ALABAMA (8-0)

Tide hopes to roll in and soak Baton Rouge.

2. LSU (7-1)

Tigers hope to repay BCS championship game loss.

3. FLORIDA (7-1)

There’s not much difference between one-loss SEC teams.

4. FLORIDA STATE (8-1)

The reward for crushing Duke is a weekend off.

5. CLEMSON (7-1)

Here’s another team that’s looking to crush Duke.

6. GEORGIA (7-1)

Bulldogs salvage SEC East title chances with Gator feast.

7. SOUTH CAROLINA (7-2)

Gamecocks must adjust again to life without Lattimore.

8. TEXAS A&M (6-2)

Aggies’ romp may have sealed the fate of Gene Chizik.

9. MISSISSIPPI STATE (7-1)

It could be two straight losses with A&M coming to town.

10. OLE MISS (5-3)

Rowdy group of Rebels would love to spoil Georgia’s season.

11. N.ORTH CAROLINA (6-3)

Inconsistent Heels try to find consistency in bye week.

12. DUKE (6-3)

Schedule heating up may lead to Blue Devils cooling off.

13. N.C. STATE (5-3)

With Virginia up next, ’Pack should be back on track.

14. VIRGINIA TECH (4-4)

Tonight’s visit to Miami will mean a winning record for one.

15. TENNESSEE (3-5)

There’s a closeout sale on orange pants in Knoxville stores.

16. MIAMI (4-4)

Once-proud power settles into new status as mediocre.

17. ARKANSAS (3-5)

Hogs may file for football bankruptcy at season’s end.

18. VANDERBILT (4-4)

A win over lowly Kentucky would mean a winning record.

19. MISSOURI (4-4)

After first SEC win, Tigers will go back to losing at Florida.

20. MARYLAND (4-4)

Terps are looking for a quarterback in intramural games.

21. GEORGIA TECH (3-5)

Jackets head to College Park in underwhelming ACC matchup.

22. WAKE FOREST (4-4)

Here’s another bad game with Deacons hosting BC.

23. BOSTON COLLEGE (2-6)

Red-hot Eagles have won one in a row. Look out!

24. AUBURN (1-7)

Even flailing Tigers can beat terrible New Mexico State.

25. VIRGINIA (2-6)

Rested Cavs ready to resume six-game losing streak.

26. KENTUCKY (1-8)

Welcome back to the basement, Wildcats. It’s well-earned.

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