Mississippi State Climbs to No. 16, Ole Miss Drops to No. 9 in Latest AP Top 25 Poll
Mississippi State climbed to No. 16 in the AP Top 25 poll after a win, while Ole Miss dropped to No. 9 following a loss in their respective Saturday games.
Biloxi Gulfport, MS, September 27, 2026 — Following Saturday’s slate of games, the latest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football poll has been released, reflecting movement for two Southeastern Conference teams. Mississippi State saw its ranking improve, climbing to the No. 16 position after securing a victory.
Conversely, Ole Miss experienced a dip in the rankings. The Rebels, who suffered a loss in their Saturday contest, fell to the No. 9 spot in the AP Top 25.
Details regarding the specific opponents faced by Mississippi State and Ole Miss, as well as the final scores of those games, were not provided in the information available. The current rankings represent the most recent assessment of the top college football teams as compiled by the AP.
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