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

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)
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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6. Missouri Tigers

Previous Ranking: 6

Remaining at No. 6 in this week’s update is Missouri, as the Tigers won their second consecutive game by defeating South Carolina at home, 34-12. A game in which the Tigers led 24-3 at the half, Missouri would out-gain South Carolina in total yardage, 418-286, as well as rush for 220 yards on the ground.

Now sitting at 7-1 overall, as well as 3-1 in SEC play, Missouri now enters their bye week.

5. LSU Tigers

Previous Ranking: 5

Remaining at No. 5 is LSU, as the Tigers cruised to their third consecutive win Saturday with a 62-0 home win over Army. A game in which LSU led 38-0 at halftime, this was a complete showing from the Tigers as they out-gained Army in total yardage, 570-193, while also forcing four Black Knights’ turnovers.

LSU now enters their bye week at 6-2 overall, as well as 4-1 in SEC play.