Mississippi State places 21st in latest CFP poll

Following a 24-0 road loss to Alabama, a turn of events occurred in the committee’s latest CFP poll, as the Bulldogs are now ranked 21st. While the maroon and white faithful had higher expectations, one cannot dispute being a top-25 team. Though Mississippi State was shut out, their schedule has been anything but easy, as the committee has taken note. The SEC is by far and away the nation’s most competitive conference and the Bulldogs have matched up against the best.

This week’s rankings are as follows.

1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Notre Dame
4. Michigan
5. Georgia
6. Oklahoma
7. LSU
8. Washington State
9. West Virginia
10. Ohio State
11. UCF
12. Syracuse
13. Florida
14. Penn State
15. Texas
16. Iowa State
17. Kentucky
18. Washington
19. Utah
20. Boston College
21. Mississippi State
22. Northwestern
23. Utah State
24. Cincinnati
25. Boise State

At 6-4, Mississippi State hosts 2-8 Arkansas Saturday November 17th at 12:00 p.m. ET