Missouri Tigers Fall Six Spots to No. 25 in AP Poll After Loss to Mississippi State

Springfield, MO, September 27, 2026 — The Missouri Tigers have seen a significant drop in the latest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football poll, falling six places to land at No. 25. This movement in the rankings follows the team’s recent 31-24 defeat at the hands of Mississippi State.

The loss resulted in the Tigers’ regression from their previous standing in the national poll. The exact prior ranking of the Missouri Tigers was not provided in the summary. The specific date of the game or the poll’s release was also not detailed.

Mississippi State secured a victory with a final score of 31-24. Further details regarding the game, such as key plays, player statistics, coaching commentary, or the implications of this loss on the Tigers’ season outlook, were not included in the available information.

The AP Top 25 poll is a widely recognized ranking of the top college football teams in the United States, compiled by a panel of sports writers and broadcasters. Teams are voted on weekly, and their rankings can fluctuate based on game outcomes, performance, and other factors.

Information regarding the specific conference standings, the overall record of the Missouri Tigers or Mississippi State, or any other teams affected by these ranking changes was not detailed in the provided summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.ky3.com, see more information here.

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