SEC Football: LSU, Missouri rise in Week 12 2023 power rankings
By Matt Melton
4. LSU Tigers
Previous Ranking: 5
Rising a spot from No. 5 to No. 4 this week is LSU, as the Tigers picked up a 52-35 home win over Florida. Led by a memorable performance from quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Tigers would out-gain Florida in total yardage, 701-488, and would pull away with a big second half in which they outscored the Gators, 35-21, after leading 17-10 at the half.
Now sitting at 7-3 overall, as well as 5-2 in SEC play, LSU will remain at home this weekend for a matchup against Georgia State.
3. Ole Miss Rebels
Previous Ranking: 3
Despite seeing their five-game winning streak snapped with a 52-17 road loss at Georgia, Ole Miss remains at No. 3 in this week’s update. After taking an early 7-0 lead, the Rebels would be outscored 28-14 in the first half, as well as 24-3 in the second, and would be out-gained in total yardage a combined 611-352.
Now sitting at 8-2 overall, as well as 5-2 in SEC play, Ole Miss will return home Saturday for a game against UL Monroe.