Missouri strikes up in each AP and USA At this time Coaches Polls forward of Border Battle matchup

Published On: September 8, 2026

Missouri moves up in both AP and USA Today Coaches Polls ahead of Border War matchup

The Missouri soccer group climbed within the nationwide polls following its 54-14 win over FCS Arkansas-Pine Bluff final Thursday.

The Tigers rose to No. 23 in the most recent USA At this time Coaches Ballot, launched late Tuesday morning. They had been No. 25 within the USAT Coaches Preseason Ballot.

Missouri additionally moved as much as No. 23 within the newest Related Press Ballot, launched Tuesday afternoon. They had been No. 25 within the AP’s preseason High-25, too.

The Tigers are 1-0 total after beating the Golden Lions, marking the sixth time in seven seasons beneath head coach Eli Drinkwitz they’ve received their season-opener.

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Coming into Week 2, Ohio State continues to be within the prime spot in each polls, adopted by No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Texas, No. 4 Notre Dame, and No. 5 Indiana within the coaches ballot, and No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Notre Dame, No. 4 Texas, and No. 5 Indiana within the AP Ballot.

The Week 2 coaches ballot options 10 SEC groups: Georgia and Texas, adopted by No. 8 LSU, No. 9 Texas A&M, No. 10 Oklahoma, No. 11 Ole Miss, No. 12 Alabama, No. 18 Tennessee, Mizzou, and No. 25 Florida.

The Week 2 AP ballot options 9 from the SEC: Georgia and Texas, adopted by No. 8 LSU, No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 10 Texas A&M, No. 11 Oklahoma, No. 12 Alabama, No. 18 Tennessee, and Mizzou.

Right here is the complete USA At this time Coaches High-25 getting into Week 2:

1. Ohio State

2. Georgia

3. Texas

4. Notre Dame

5. Indiana

6. Oregon

7. Miami (FL)

8. LSU

9. Texas A&M

10. Oklahoma

11. Ole Miss

12. Alabama

13. Texas Tech

14. USC

15. BYU

16. Penn State

17. SMU

18. Tennessee

19. Washington

20. Utah

21. Iowa

22. Houston

23. Missouri

24. Michigan

T25. Virginia

T25. Florida

Right here is the complete Related Press High-25 getting into Week 2: