SEC Football: Ole Miss, Mississippi State rise in Week 9 2023 power rankings
By Matt Melton
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.