AP Top 25 Poll

#9 Missouri Tigers

2023

Overall Record

10-2

Last Game

vs Arkansas W 48-14

Conference Record

6-2

Next Game

@Ohio State 12/29/2023

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cook drives No. 11 Missouri to winning field goal with 5 seconds left for 33-31 victory over Florida

Harrison Mevis kicked a 30-yard field goal with five seconds remaining, and Brady Cook completed 20 of 34 passes for 326 yards and a touchdown to help No. 11 Missouri rally past Florida 33-31.

Florida head coach Billy Napier stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

No. 11 Mizzou aims to improve bowl standing in home finale against Florida on Saturday night

Missouri running back Cody Schrader lets out celebratory yell as he is hoisted up by his teammates after an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Columbia, Mo., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (David Carson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

No. 11 Mizzou faces Florida in home finale with New Year’s Six bowl still in play

Missouri running back Cody Schrader (7) runs with the ball as Tennessee defensive back Wesley Walker defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Schrader, defense lead No. 16 Missouri to emphatic 36-7 victory over No. 14 Tennessee

Tennessee tight end McCallan Castles (34) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UConn Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 14 Tennessee heads to No. 16 Missouri for first meeting with both teams ranked

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, yells to his players on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

No. 1 Georgia hosts No. 10 Mississippi in the marquee highlight of this week’s SEC games

Top-ranked Georgia is set to host No. 10 Mississippi with a chance to clinch the SEC East title. The Bulldogs carry a 26-game winning streak into the Top 10 matchup which highlights the weekend’s Southeastern Conference action.

Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) makes a catch as Missouri defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Stackhouse has key late pick as No. 1 Georgia holds off No. 14 Missouri, 30-21

Defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse’s fourth-quarter interception helped protect No. 1 Georgia’s slim lead and the Bulldogs beat No. 14 Missouri 30-21 for their 26th consecutive win.

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) crosses the goal line in front of Florida linebacker Scooby Williams to score a touchdown on a 41-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Top-ranked Georgia braces for SEC East challenge from No. 14 Missouri

Command of the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division will be on the line when No. 14 Missouri visits No. 1 Georgia.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 1 Georgia, No. 14 Missouri to place SEC East and CFP hopes on the line

The Southeastern Conference standings and AP Top 25 poll cast a spotlight on what will be at stake when No. 1 Georgia puts its 25-game winning streak on the line against No. 14 Missouri.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates with teammates and fans after defeating Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Missouri-Georgia, LSU-Alabama showdowns with division implications top SEC slate in Week 10

It’s hard for any game to overshadow LSU-Alabama, but No. 14 Missouri at No. 1 Georgia may be it. Both contests highlight Southeastern Conference play this weekend.

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs past Florida linebacker Scooby Williams (17) to score a touchdown on a 41-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

College Football Picks: SEC divisions on line with No. 13 LSU-No. 8 Bama, No. 14 Mizzou-No. 1 UGA

First place in each Southeastern Conference division is on the line in Week 10 of the college football season.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates with teammates and fans after defeating Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Missouri-Georgia and LSU-Alabama put SEC back in the national spotlight in Week 10

SEC standard bearers Georgia and Alabama are front and center in Week 10 of the college football season after the Pac-12 commanded the national spotlight for most of the last month.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) runs past the South Carolina defense to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Cody Schrader runs for 159 yards, 2 TD to help No. 20 Missouri beat South Carolina 34-12

Cody Schrader ran for 159 yards and two touchdowns and No. 20 Missouri sacked Spencer Rattler six times in a 34-12 victory over South Carolina on Saturday.

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer gestures for fans to make more noise on a Florida fourth down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Missouri tries to remain in thick of SEC East race with South Carolina coming to town

Missouri will try to remain in the thick of the SEC East race when South Carolina comes to town on Saturday.

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer gestures for fans to make more noise on a Florida fourth down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

No. 20 Missouri flying high as disheartened South Carolina visits Faurot Field

No. 20 Missouri is coming off an uplifting win at Kentucky while South Carolina is smarting from a late blown lead against Florida as the two schools prepare to meet Saturday at Faurot Field.

Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson gestures to the crowd after a touchdown against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)

Brady Cook throws for a TD and scores on a run as Missouri takes down No. 24 Kentucky 38-21

Brady Cook threw for one touchdown and ran for another and Missouri scored on a fake punt during a 20-point outburst in a 38-21 win over No. 24 Kentucky A week after yielding 14 points in the final 2:58 of a 49-39 loss to No. 23 LSU, the Tigers trailed 14-0 before seizing the momentum in the second

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops stands on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

No. 24 Kentucky and Missouri share goal of shaking off tough SEC losses in East Division matchup

Moving forward is the goal for No. 24 Kentucky and Missouri considering how the teams lost last week.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, left, runs from Missouri linebacker Ty'Ron Hopper, right, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Jayden Daniels dazzles in rallying No. 23 LSU to 49-39 shootout win over No. 21 Missouri

Jayden Daniels threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 139 yards and another score and led No. 23 LSU to a 49-39 win over No. 21 Missouri.

LSU running back Logan Diggs (3) dives for a touchdown past Mississippi safety Trey Washington, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

No. 23 LSU heads to unbeaten No. 21 Missouri for only fourth matchup of SEC schools

No. 23 LSU heads to No. 21 Missouri on Saturday in a matchup of Tigers. Missouri has won its first five games after opening SEC play with a win over Vanderbilt last weekend.

LSU coach Brian Kelly reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

No. 23 LSU, still smarting from loss to Ole Miss, heads back on the road to face No. 21 Missouri

No. 23 LSU is headed back on the road this week to face No. 21 Missouri in an early test of teams trying to reach the SEC title game.

Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Oklahoma-Texas is the top game in Week 6. LSU heads to Missouri after defensive meltdown

Oklahoma-Texas is the main attraction in Week 6 of the college football season and one of three games matching Top 25 teams.

Missouri wide receivers Mookie Cooper (5) and Luther Burden III (3) celebrate after a touchdown against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Brady Cook throws for career-high 395 yards, No. 23 Missouri beats Vandy 38-21

Brady Cook threw for a career-high 395 yards and four touchdowns as No. 23 Missouri beat Vanderbilt 38-21 Saturday to continue the Tigers’ best start since 2013.

Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

No. 23 Missouri finally leaves state to open SEC slate at Vanderbilt, which has lost 3 straight

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz hasn’t spent much time thinking about getting the Tigers back into the Top 25 for the first time since 2019.

Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III, left, and running back Cody Schrader celebrate a 34-27 victory over Memphis in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

No. 23 Missouri Tigers finally open SEC play visiting skidding Vanderbilt

No. 23 Missouri finally plays its Southeastern Conference opener making the Tigers the last team in the league to play an SEC opponent.

Missouri wide receiver Mekhi Miller (20) is unable to catch a pass as Memphis defensive back DeAgo Brumfield (18) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Luther Burden III hauls in 10 passes for 177 yards to help Missouri beat Memphis 34-27 in St. Louis

Luther Burden III put on a show in his first collegiate game in his hometown catching a career-high 10 passes for a career-best 177 yards to help Missouri beat Memphis 34-27 Saturday night.

Fans rush the field after Missouri defeated Kansas State 30-27 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri tries to build on upset of K-State with a game against Memphis in St. Louis

Missouri will try to build on the momentum it gained with a last-second upset of then-No. 15 Kansas State last week when it plays Memphis in St. Louis.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook endures the home boos and keeps the Tigers on an unbeaten roll

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook experienced some redemption on Saturday by leading the Tigers to a 30-27 victory over then-No. 15 Kansas State.

Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis kicks the game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 30-27. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri upsets No. 15 Kansas State on Harrison Mevis’ 61-yard field goal with no time remaining

Harrison Mevis kicked a 61-yard field goal with no time remaining, sending Missouri to a come-from-behind 30-27 victory over No. 15 Kansas State in a nonconference showdown of former Big 12 rivals.

Missouri running back Cody Schrader (7) runs past Middle Tennessee's James Stewart, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

No. 14 Kansas State heads to Missouri trying to repeat lopsided win of a year ago

No. 14 Kansas State is headed to Missouri on Saturday for another showdown between old Big 12 rivals.

Fans fill Bill Snyder Family Stadium for an NCAA college football game between Kansas State and Troy in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann

No. 14 Kansas State returns to Missouri for another showdown with old conference rival

No. 14 Kansas State returns to Missouri on Saturday for a showdown with its old conference rival. The Wildcats blew out the Tigers in Manhattan last season, and the return trip is the first for Kansas State to Columbia since 2010.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Cook throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to help Missouri beat Middle Tennessee 23-19

Brady Cook overcame a slow start to complete 14 of 19 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another touchdown to help Missouri beat Middle Tennesse State 23-19.

Middle Tennessee running back Jekail Middlebrook carries the ball against Alabama during the second half an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Middle Tennessee gets second straight SEC foe with a trip to Missouri on Saturday

Middle Tennessee will be getting a paycheck from an SEC foe for the second straight week when the Blue Raiders visit Missouri on Saturday.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, center front, scores a touchdown as he is hit by South Dakota defensive back Teven McKelvey during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri dominates first half, struggles in second in 35-10 win over South Dakota

Brady Cook threw for 172 yards and a touchdown while running for another score in only one half of work, leading Missouri to a 35-10 victory over South Dakota in the season opener for both teams.

FILE - Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs after a catch during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri opens their season at home against South Dakota on Aug. 31. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Missouri out for fourth straight bowl berth as season opens against South Dakota

Missouri will be trying to qualify for a fourth consecutive bowl game and finish with a winning record for the first time since Eli Drinkwitz took over as head coach.

FILE - Notre Dame running back Audric Estime, center, is tackled by California cornerback Jeremiah Earby (29) and linebacker Jackson Sirmon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Sept. 17, 2022. Sirmon is among the top players in the nation this season who are a bit under the radar because they play for schools that are not expected to win many games. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

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