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Missouri football moved up three spots in Sunday’s updated US LBM Coaches Poll, now occupying the No. 17 ranking in the top-25 poll.

The Tigers (6-2, 2-2 SEC) were idle for the Nov. 1 slate of games, which was their second and final open Saturday of the season. Missouri's last game was a 17-10 road loss at Vanderbilt on Oct. 25.

In the updated coaches poll, Missouri moved ahead of Miami, Cincinnati and Tennessee in the rankings.

Missouri has finished back-to-back seasons with double-digit win totals and ranked among the top-25 in every major national poll and the College Football Playoff rankings. The first CFP rankings of the 2025 college football season will be revealed Tuesday night. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, ga

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