SEC Football: Ole Miss, Mississippi State rise in Week 9 2023 power rankings

By Matt Melton | Oct 24, 2023

AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 21: Wide receiver Zakhari Franklin #5 of the Mississippi Rebels scores a touchdown during the first half of their game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 21, 2023 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

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Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Jo’Quavious Marks (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

12. Mississippi State Bulldogs

Previous Ranking: 13

Speaking of the Bulldogs, Mississippi State rises a spot from No. 13 to No. 12 as a result of their 7-3 road win over Arkansas. Also the Bulldogs lowest point-total of the season, Mississippi State would out-gain the Razorbacks in total yardage, 205-200, even despite being without starting quarterback Will Rogers.

Now sitting at 4-3 overall, as well as 1-3 in SEC play, Mississippi State will travel once again this weekend to Auburn.

11. South Carolina Gamecocks

Previous Ranking: 11

Remaining at No. 11 this week is South Carolina, as the Gamecocks lost their third-straight game by falling on the road at Missouri, 34-12. A game in which the Gamecocks trailed 24-3 at halftime, South Carolina would also be out-gained in total yardage, 418-286.

Now sitting at 2-5 overall, as well as 1-4 in SEC play, South Carolina will travel once again this week for a matchup at Texas A&M.

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