Here are some of the standout teams and players heading into the season's second half: The Associated Press writers covering the SEC voted on the best - and worst - of the league so far.

Florida coach Dan Mullen has work to do to avoid a similar fate. Two teams struggling to meet usual expectations are Florida (4-3) and LSU (4-3).Дespite beating the Gators last weekend, the Tigers learned coach Ed Orgeron agreed to a buyout and will step down after this season. вЂњI hope every home game is a sellout, because you ainвЂ™t got many times left to see this guy and he is a special, special player.вЂќ вЂњIвЂ™ve said it before: I hope our fans appreciate this guy,вЂќ Kiffin said.

His status is in doubt when the Rebels host LSU this week, but coach Lane Kiffin is effusive in his praise for how Corral has elevated his team. Meanwhile, Mississippi (5-1) is a contender in the West thanks in large part to quarterback Matt Corral, whose prolific production through the air and on the ground has made him a Heisman Trophy candidate вЂ“ if he's healthy down the stretch. 'They know they belong and we have to regroup,вЂќ Stoops added. They know that we can compete and play better than we did' at Georgia, Stoops said this week, as his squad went into a bye week before its next game at Mississippi State on Oct. вЂњOur team knows we have a good football team. Wildcats coach Mark Stoops had fans in the Bluegrass State enjoying the best start to a season in more than 60 years before last weekendвЂ™s loss at Georgia. 12 Mississippi, where success hasnвЂ™t come as often. There also have been some compelling developments at No. The unbeaten Bulldogs (7-0) sit atop the Top 25 poll despite a key quarterback injury, while Alabama (6-1) is ranked fourth and holds pole position in the West Division.

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