BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Two weeks does not a season make, but it provides at least a Kodak moment of the SEC.

Compare performance vs. preseason expectation, and what do you get? A team-by-team snapshot of who is making progress, who is where we expected and who hasn't lived up to expectations:

> Alabama -- Predicted to be a national title contender, the Crimson Tide has dominated on defense and struggled to find an identity with an offense that's a work in progress. The upside remains promising. Stock: No change.

> Arkansas -- Quarterback Tyler Wilson stepped in and stepped up and the running game, even without Knile Davis, has been surprisingly solid. How will it fare against a real opponent? The biggest preseason concern was a defense that so far has looked championship caliber. Arkansas may not be merely a dark horse in the West. Stock: Up.

> Auburn -- The defense is abysmal, except when the game is on the line. The offense has clicked way ahead of schedule. Lucky or good, Auburn has somehow maintained its mojo despite losing so much talent. October will tell if this is a tease or real. Stock: Up.

> Florida -- A new head coach, a new offensive coordinator, thin numbers across the board. This is supposed to be a transition year. Somehow, Will Muschamp didn't get the memo. Stock: Up.

> Georgia -- The hot seat went nuclear with losses to a pair of ranked teams to open the season. Georgia is better than the 0-2 record, and the schedule offers the chance for a quick rebound. But will it be enough to save Mark Richt's job? Stock: Down.

> Kentucky -- The offense hasn't been able to compensate for the loss of playmakers such as Randall Cobb. The defense has been decent against inferior foes, but has the capability of being one of the best in the division. Stock: Down.

> LSU -- The LSU defense dominated Oregon. It won't face a better attack. The offense has been less consistent, but with LSU's "D," you don't need much help on the scoreboard. We thought this would be a top-five team, and it is. Stock: No change.

> Ole Miss -- Injuries have already caused problems for the offense, and the defense could be better. But, frankly, we weren't expecting much at all from the Rebels. Stock Up.

> Mississippi State -- Opportunity was knocking at Auburn, but State couldn't find the doorknob. Are the Bulldogs going to be a spoiler or a contender? The answer comes Thursday against LSU. Stock: Down.

> South Carolina -- I've heralded South Carolina as the odds-on favorite to win the East. Yet East Carolina put a scare in the Gamecocks and Georgia outplayed them. South Carolina boasts a playmaking defense, but it hasn't played to its potential yet. Stock: Down.

> Tennessee -- The Vols have been impressive the first two weeks against unimposing talent. Tyler Bray may be playing better than any other SEC quarterback. Still, the early optimism could disappear if the Vols aren't ready to go toe-to-toe with Florida. Stock: Up.

> Vanderbilt -- New coach James Franklin has added a rush of adrenaline to what is one of the most experienced teams in the league. Vandy, 2-0. Seriously? Stock: Up.

Doug Segrest's SEC football column appears on Wednesdays. Write him at dsegrest@bhamnews.com