By BJ Bennett
SouthernPigskin.com

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Ranking teams from the ACC, SEC and Sun Belt.

Ranking ACC, SEC and Sun Belt teams, the Bud Light Southern Power Poll is voted on by B.J. Bennett, Christian Goeckel, Kevin Thomas, Ben Troupe, Kam Usury and P.J. Zucco.

Bud Light Southern Power Poll

1. Alabama
While it was close, the top-ranked Crimson Tide held on for a tough two-point win at Florida after a 21-3 start.
Record: 3-0
Next: vs Southern Miss

2. Georgia
The Bulldogs continue to overwhelm opponents defensively, ranking third nationally in scoring and total defense.
Record: 3-0
Next: at Vanderbilt

3. Florida
There are no moral victories, but the Gators showed they can play with any team in the country against Alabama.
Record: 2-1
Next: vs Tennessee

4. Clemson
While the Tigers still have not allowed an offensive touchdown yet this season, the offensive struggles continue.
Record: 2-1
Next: at NC State

5. Ole Miss
The high-flying Rebels scored 61 total points, 40 in the first half, in a highlight-filled win over Tulane.
Record: 3-0
Next: Bye

6. Texas A&M
Saturday featured a shutout of New Mexico for the Aggies, who have one of the best defenses in the game.
Record: 3-0
Next: vs Arkansas (Arlington)

7. Arkansas
The Razorbacks continue to move up in the national polls and validated their ranking with a big win over Georgia Southern.
Record: 3-0
Next: vs Texas A&M (Arlington)

8. Coastal Carolina
A late touchdown from Buffalo made the game close, but the Chanticleers won their first road game of the season.
Record: 3-0
Next: vs UMass

9. Auburn
Saturday night was a college football showcase of two good teams, with the Tigers losing by eight at Penn State.
Record: 2-1
Record: vs Georgia State

10. Kentucky
It was close late against FCS Chattanooga, though the Wildcats rallied to a win in the fourth quarter.
Record: 3-0
Next: at South Carolina

11. North Carolina
There were big plays everywhere in a back-and-forth ACC Coastal Division slugfest with Virginia.
Record: 2-1
Next: at Georgia Tech

12. LSU
The Tigers made big plays through the passing game and scored 35 first half points in a win over Central Michigan.
Record: 2-1
Next: at Mississippi State

Others receiving votes: Virginia Tech, NC State, Louisville, Mississippi State, Missouri, Louisiana