SEC dominates AP Top 25 with three teams in top four
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The latest AP Top 25 released this week features a strong showing from the SEC, which boasts ten teams in the rankings. Ole Miss climbs to the fourth spot after a win over LSU, while Florida and Mississippi State make their debuts at 21 and 23, respectively. Oklahoma has dropped out of the rankings, having narrowly escaped with a win against New Mexico. The rankings also reflect discrepancies in regard to Kentucky, which remains below Texas A&M despite a recent victory over them. The list will continue to see movement as teams progress through the season.
- •Ole Miss rises to fourth in the rankings after defeating LSU.
- •Florida enters the rankings at 21 following a win against Auburn.
- •Mississippi State makes its debut at 23 after a strong victory over South Carolina.
- •Oklahoma falls out of the AP Top 25 after a close win.
- •Kentucky is ranked 27th despite dominating Texas A&M.
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"The latest AP Top 25 is loaded with SEC teams, with two new entries and a huge move for Ole Miss.
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