Missouri rises only one spot in CFP poll up to No. 16
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.