Missouri falls out of both major college football polls

Missouri fell out of both the AP Top 25 and the LBM Coaches Poll after its 34-20 loss to Texas at Memorial Stadium on November 7. The Tigers, who entered the game ranked No. 19 in the coaches poll, are now among the teams receiving votes in both polls. In the coaches poll, Missouri is the second team outside the top 25.

Texas rose from No. 10 to No. 8 in the AP poll. The Longhorns are among eight Southeastern Conference teams in that ranking. Georgia holds the No. 1 spot, with Kentucky at No. 13.

Missouri is 6-3 overall and 3-3 in SEC play. The loss was its first at home this season and its third against a ranked conference opponent. The Tigers’ next game is against Georgia in Athens, followed by a November 21 home matchup with Kentucky. Missouri is also scheduled to play Oklahoma after the Georgia game, according to the coaches poll report.

The loss to Texas included disputed officiating calls, special-teams and secondary struggles, and a limited role for running back Ahmad Hardy. Texas quarterback Austin Simmons had a strong performance, while Missouri’s running game struggled. The Tigers’ remaining schedule begins with the top-ranked Bulldogs.