Missouri football prepares for ranked matchup against Mississippi State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Missouri football, ranked No. 21 in the coaches poll, is set to play No. 24 Mississippi State in Starkville. Both teams hold 3-0 records, with Missouri striving to improve its 1-5 record against ranked opponents last season. Under head coach Eli Drinkwitz, Missouri has a concerning road record against ranked teams, standing at 2-13 overall in such games. This matchup marks a pivotal moment for Missouri as they aim to bolster their standing against ranked teams, with seven of their remaining nine games featuring ranked opponents.
- •Missouri holds a 9-15 road record in SEC play under Drinkwitz.
- •Last season, Missouri was 1-5 against ranked opponents.
- •Missouri won two ranked road games under Drinkwitz, both in 2022 and 2023.
- •Mississippi State has not won back-to-back SEC games since 2024.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — What is Missouri’s record on the road vs ranked teams under Eli Drinkwitz?
"What is Missouri football's record in road and top-25 games under Eli Drinkwitz? Entering a ranked game against Mississippi State, here are the stats.
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