SEC Football: Ole Miss, Mississippi State rise in Week 9 2023 power rankings
By Matt Melton
![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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/9667b76238508d9245254a26b3c1fb533d25c2974a4c492707d732f5c60ec0f0.jpg)
4. Tennessee Volunteers
Previous Ranking: 3
Dropping a spot from No. 3 to No. 4 this week is Tennessee, as the Volunteers saw their three-game winning streak snapped on the road at Alabama, 34-20. Despite leading 20-7 at the half, as well as out-gaining Alabama in total yardage, 404-358, the Volunteers would be shutout 27-0 during the second half to fall by the final of 34-20.
Now sitting at 5-2 overall, as well as 2-2 in SEC play, Tennessee will travel to Kentucky this weekend.
3. Ole Miss Rebels
Previous Ranking: 4
Rising a spot from No. 4 to No. 3 this week are the Ole Miss Rebels, who would pick up their third consecutive win by going on the road to defeat Auburn, 28-21. Despite the game being tied 14-14 at halftime, the Rebels would out-gain Auburn 425-275 in total yardage, as well as rack up 223 yards on the ground.
Now sitting at 6-1 overall, as well as 3-1 in SEC play, Ole Miss will return home Saturday for a matchup against Vanderbilt.