Tennessee Vols: Week Two SEC Power Rankings

MURFREESBORO, TN – SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach Derek Mason of the Vanderbilt Commodores watches from the sideline during the second half of a 28-6 Vanderbilt victory over the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders at Floyd Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

11. Vanderbilt Commodores

Last week: 13

Week one result: Vanderbilt 28 Middle Tennessee State 6

Just like Kentucky, Vanderbilt went on the road in week one to play a team they should beat.

And the Commodores not only managed to win, but they won in a more convincing fashion than Kentucky.

That’s the reason Vandy gets the nod over Kentucky here. I think the Commodores’ defense will keep them in some games this year, but they’ll still likely finish near the bottom of the SEC East.