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2026 SEC football QBR ratings after Week 6, a new top quarterback

The SEC quarterback landscape has seen a dramatic shift after Week 6 of the 2026 season, with Georgia’s Gunner Stockton maintaining his dominance at the top of the ESPN Total QBR rankings. Stockton leads the conference with a 90.4 rating, narrowly ahead of Alabama’s Keelon Russell, who sits at 90.0.

The rest of the top five includes Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor (83.3), Ole Miss’s Trinidad Chambliss (83.0), and LSU’s Sam Leavitt (81.1), all demonstrating consistent play against tougher defenses. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s quarterback situation took an unexpected turn as sophomore George MacIntyre made his first career start in Week 6, replacing freshman Faizon Brandon.

MacIntyre completed 18 of 29 passes for 247 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a 24-17 win over Arkansas, while Brandon’s season totals stand at 61-of-101 passing for 697 yards and seven touchdowns, along with 130 rushing yards and three rushing scores on 53 attempts. Brandon’s QBR of 47.0 contrasts sharply with MacIntyre’s early 24.6 rating, highlighting the volatility of Tennessee’s quarterback competition as the Vols look to stabilize their offense moving forward.

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