Wildcats Jump to No. 19 in Latest AP Poll Following Mississippi State Win

Kentucky makes a slight move in the newest AP Poll after defeating Mississippi State

Kentucky is once again moving up the rankings after pulling off a tough 27-17 win over Mississippi State on Saturday night in Lexington. 

The Wildcats moved up three spots to No. 19 in the latest AP Top-25 Poll. UK bypassed Miss State, who fell down to No. 24 after the loss. 

Kentucky is one of six Southeastern Conference teams ranked after seven weeks of football: 

• No. 1 Georgia 
• No. 3 Tennessee 
• No. 6 Alabama 
• No. 7 Ole Miss 
• No. 19 Kentucky 
• No. 24 Mississippi State

In the newest USA TODAY AFCA Coaches Poll, the Wildcats were bumped up four spots from to No. 18.

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