Final College Football Power Poll - ESPN

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Final CF Power Rankings

19. Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-4)​

Sadness gripped the end of Mississippi State's season. The Bulldogs lost coach Mike Leach, who died suddenly on Dec. 12 after complications related to a heart condition. They still had the wherewithal to go win their bowl game, a come-from-behind 19-10 victory over Illinois in the ReliaQuest Bowl, capping their first nine-win season since 2017. It was an emotional scene in Tampa, Florida, as players waved a "MIKE" flag on the field after the game in memory of their late coach. Defensive coordinator Zach Arnett was promoted to head coach in the weeks leading up to the game. The Bulldogs were one of five teams in the SEC to win nine or more games this season and will return quarterback Will Rogers in 2023. He holds Mississippi State career records with 10,428 passing yards and 81 touchdown passes and led the SEC this season with 3,974 passing yards and 35 touchdown passes. -- Low

 

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Also, finished 12th in their final SP+ rankings. UGA, Bama, Michigan, Ohio St, Tenn, Penn St, Texas, TCU, Kan St, Utah, Oregon, State