Following its bye week that succeeded a 17-10 loss to the now No. 15-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores, Mizzou football stayed at No. 19 in the Associated Press Poll.
The Tigers climbed to No. 17 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, up from No. 20 a week ago. The movement comes as the Tigers (6–2, 2–2 SEC) prepare for a crucial home matchup against No. 3 Texas A&M this Saturday at Faurot Field at 2:30 p.m. CT. The Aggies also had a bye last weekend and enter undefeated at 8–0 overall, 5–0 in SEC play.
After its second loss of the season, the Tigers’ window into the College Football Playoff remains small; they still have opportunities to strengthen their résumé with marquee games against a pair of top 15 teams in Texas A&M and Oklahoma.
This is where Missouri and its upcoming opponents stand in the national rankings ahead of the College Football Playoff Poll which releases on Tuesday Nov. 4.
USA Today Coaches Poll
3. Texas A&M (8–0)
15. Vanderbilt (7–2)
17. Missouri (6–2)
12. Oklahoma (7–2)
AP Top 25
3. Texas A&M (8–0)
15. Vanderbilt (7–2)
19. Missouri (6–2)
11. Oklahoma (7–2)