The College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday moved Ole Miss up one spot from No. 9 to No. 8 but still outside the coveted top four.
The Rebels (10-2, 6-2 SEC) were given the nod for the eight spot over Baylor due to its more significant win over Mississippi St. in the Egg Bowl this past week, committee members said during the ESPN broadcast. Georgia and Alabama remain in the top four at No. 1 and 3 respectively with a massive SEC Championship Game on Saturday between the two schools.
Michigan and Cincinnati took the No.