At midseason, SEC storylines heat up — Missouri vs. Vanderbilt fight for respect, Auburn vs. Arkansas battle for survival, and rain looms in Death Valley.
Alabama looks elite again as Ty Simpson climbs the Heisman ladder. Missouri has a chance to prove it belongs in the SEC, and LSU seeks redemption after its bye week.
Alabama looks revived, A&M keeps rolling, Auburn struggles, and LSU limps into the bye after Ole Miss loss. Week 6 in the SEC still brings big storylines.
