Memphis, TN, September 20, 2026 —

The latest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football rankings reveal significant movement for two Southeastern Conference (SEC) teams. Ole Miss has ascended to the No. 4 position in the national rankings, a notable jump attributed to a recent victory.


Complementing Ole Miss’s rise, Mississippi State has also made its debut in the rankings, securing the No. 24 spot. This development underscores the depth of competitive football within the SEC.


Collectively, the SEC now boasts 10 teams within the AP Top 25. This high number of ranked teams signifies a dominant presence for the conference in the national collegiate football landscape.


The specific details of Ole Miss’s recent win that led to their climb to No. 4 were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the win or performance that propelled Mississippi State into the No. 24 ranking was not specified. The exact order and rankings of the other eight SEC teams within the Top 25 were also not detailed.


Despite the absence of further game-specific information, the current ranking snapshot highlights the continued strength and competitiveness of college football programs within the Southeastern Conference.



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