Texas A&M (4-1, 2-0 SEC) is officially riding the momentum train after two consecutive SEC wins, recently defeating Arkansas 34-22 on Saturday, as the Aggies surging defense recorded seven sacks and 15 tackles for loss while limiting the Razorbacks to 174 total yards on the afternoon.
Well, it’s Bama week, as head Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide are headed to College Station for a mid-afternoon showdown in the fight for SEC West supremacy, and even though this remains the biggest matchup in Week 6, several key SEC matchups are also on the docket.
First, after losing their second game this season on the road against Ole Miss, LSU will take on the undefeated Missouri Tigers in Columbia. In contrast, another SEC East battle between the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats and Georgia Bulldogs almost matches Texas A&M vs. Alabama.
As the SEC West is in its final year of existence, five matchups remain for the Aggies, with SEC East opponents, including Tennesee and South Carolina, rounding off the rest of their conference opponents to finish the year.
The SEC West is wide open, with every team sustaining at least one loss, while the Aggies and Alabama stand at 2-0 in the division. To gauge who presently reigns supreme, here is a brief comprehensive ranking of the SEC, focusing on the SEC West for clearer context. Enjoy!