SEC falls, Big Ten rises in Conference Power Rankings

SEC falls, Big Ten rises in Conference Power Rankings

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The Big Ten is rising in the Conference Power Rankings thanks in part to Michigan State. Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesSharon Katz, ESPN Stats & Information

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After an impressive 12-1 record in Week 1, which included four wins against Power 5 opponents, the SEC stumbled in Week 2. In addition to losses by Arkansas and Tennessee, Auburn needed overtime to beat Jacksonville State, and Florida and Missouri held on for a pair of seven-point wins against Group of 5 opponents.

Based on FPI’s pregame projections, which account for the strength of opponents faced and game site, the SEC underachieved more than…