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Joe Vitale

Ranking SEC quarterbacks after Week 7: A new No. 1 emerges

There’s plenty of movement in my SEC quarterback rankings following a thrilling Week 7 of college football.

For starters, Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker made a big leap after taking down Bryce Young and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Will Levis returned for Kentucky in a winning effort against Will Rogers and Mississippi State. As did Arkansas‘ KJ Jefferson, who led his team to a win over BYU and put up fantastic numbers. Georgia’s Stetson Bennett had his best game in a few weeks in a win over Vandy. Meanwhile, LSU’s Jayden Daniels continues to impress after accounting for six touchdowns against Anthony Richardson and the Florida Gators. Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart keeps performing well and had a nice showing in a win over Auburn.

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SEC quarterback rankings, plus their Heisman odds (courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook), after Week 7:

10
Spencer Rattler, South Carolina

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Stats this year: 112 of 170, 1,298 yards, 5 TDs, 8 INTs

Stats in Week 7: Bye week

Heisman odds: +30,000

Last week’s ranking: Unranked

9
Anthony Richardson, Florida

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Stats this year: 96 of 170, 1,367 yards, 6 TDs, 7 INTs, 395 rushing yards, 6 rushing TDs

Stats in Week 7: 15 of 25, 185 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs, 109 rushing yards, 1 TD (Gators Wire)

Heisman odds: +30,000

Last week’s ranking: No. 9

8
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss

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Stats this year: 100 of 162, 1,488 yards, 11 TDs, 6 INTs, 371 rushing yards

Stats in Week 7: 9 of 19, 130 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, 115 rushing yards

Heisman odds: +10,000

Last week’s ranking: No. 8

7
Will Levis, Kentucky

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Stats this year: 114 of 164, 1,635, 13 TDs, 5 INTs, 2 rushing TDs

Stats in Week 7: 17 of 23, 230 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT in a loss to Mississippi State

Heisman odds: +10,000

Last week’s ranking: No. 6

6
Jayden Daniels, LSU

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Stats this year: 144 of 208, 1,564 yards, 10 TDs, 1 INT, 403 rushing yards, 6 rushing TDs

Stats in Week 7: 23 of 32, 349 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 44 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs (LSU Wire)

Heisman odds: +20,000

Last week’s ranking: No. 7

5
Stetson Bennett, Georgia

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Stats this year: 162 of 229, 2,033 yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT, 115 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs

Stats in Week 7: 24 of 30, 289 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs

Heisman odds: +3,000

Last week’s ranking: No. 4

4
Will Rogers, Mississippi State

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Stats this year: 227 of 319, 2,313 yards, 23 TDs, 4 INTs

Stats in Week 7: 25 of 37, 203 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Heisman odds: +10,000

Last week’s ranking: No. 3

3
KJ Jefferson, Arkansas

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Stats this year: 109 of 161, 1,463 yards, 14 TDs, 1 INT, 344 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs

Stats in Week 7: 29 of 40, 367 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs (Razorbacks Wire)

Heisman odds: +10,000

Last week’s ranking: No. 5

2
Bryce Young, Alabama

Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Stats this year: 125 of 186, 1,657 yards, 16 TDs, 3 INTs, 150 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs

Stats in Week 7: 33 of 52, 455 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs  (Roll Tide Wire)

Heisman odds: +2,000

Last week’s ranking: No. 1

1
Hendon Hooker, Tennessee

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Stats this year: 119 of 170, 1,817 yards, 15 TDs, 1 INT, 287 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs

Stats in Week 7: 21 of 30, 385 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT, 56 rushing yards (Vols Wire)

Heisman odds: +450

Last week’s ranking: No. 2

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