Fresh off an SEC East-clinching win against the Arkansas Razorbacks, Missouri surprsingly only moves up one spot in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, up to No. 16.
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Missouri’s jump up only one spot is baffling at best, considering the Tigers have won six SEC games in a row and will be playing in the SEC Championship.
For example, Missouri is just three spots ahead of a four-loss Auburn team despite the Tigers having a 10-2 record themselves. Georgia, who finished second in the SEC East, sits two spots ahead of Missouri at No. 14. The ‘Dawgs are one of three three-loss teams in front of Missouri.
With their No. 16 ranking, a Missouri win in the SEC Championship likely shuts the SEC out of the playoff.
Alabama, their upcoming opponent, came in at No. 1 in the CFP poll.
Missouri is one of six teams from the SEC in tonight’s CFP poll. Alabama, Oregon, TCU and Florida State occupy the top four playoff spots.
Drew Laing will be providing analysis and insight on Florida, Georgia, Missouri and South Carolina.
