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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Ole Miss Rebels running back Ulysses Bentley IV (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

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.

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