Ole Miss baseball climbed from No. 23 to No. 18 in the USA TODAY coaches poll after winning a series against Tennessee. This marks their highest ranking of the season.
Key points
Ole Miss moved from No. 23 to No. 18 in the USA TODAY coaches poll
The Rebels have a record of 29-12 and 10-8 in SEC play
This is Ole Miss's third consecutive SEC series win
They previously beat Florida and swept LSU
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How far Ole Miss rose in college baseball polls after series win vs Tennessee
In the USA TODAY coaches poll, the Rebels (29-12, 10-8 SEC) moved up from No. 23 to No. 18, tying their highest ranking of the season.
The five-spot boost comes on the heels of Ole Miss' third straight SEC series win. The Rebels beat Florida 2-1 and swept LSU before winning the series 2-1 over Tennessee on the road.
Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) slides into home plate as Southern Miss catcher Tucker Stockman (36) attempts to tag him out during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Utermark was called safe.
Q&A
How much did Ole Miss baseball rise in the polls after beating Tennessee?
Ole Miss baseball rose five spots from No. 23 to No. 18 in the USA TODAY coaches poll.
What is Ole Miss baseball's current record after the series win against Tennessee?
After the series win against Tennessee, Ole Miss baseball has a record of 29-12 and 10-8 in the SEC.
What other teams did Ole Miss baseball defeat before facing Tennessee?
Before facing Tennessee, Ole Miss baseball defeated Florida 2-1 and swept LSU.
What is the significance of Ole Miss's ranking in the college baseball polls?
The ranking is significant as it ties Ole Miss's highest ranking of the season, reflecting their strong performance in recent SEC series.
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Ole Miss pitcher JP Robertson (40) throws the ball during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Ole Miss outfielder Tristan Bissetta (32) celebrates after hitting a home run during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Southern Miss pitcher Bruce Littleton (43) winds up during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Ole Miss outfielder Tristan Bissetta (32) rounds third base after hitting a home run during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden Eagles
Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) slides into home plate as Southern Miss catcher Tucker Stockman (36) attempts to tag him out during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Utermark was called safe.
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Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden Eagles
Ole Miss infielder Judd Utermark (27) slides into home plate as Southern Miss catcher Tucker Stockman (36) attempts to tag him out during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Utermark was called safe.
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Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden Eagles
Ole Miss pitcher JP Robertson (40) throws the ball during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden Eagles
Ole Miss outfielder Tristan Bissetta (32) celebrates after hitting a home run during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden Eagles
Southern Miss pitcher Bruce Littleton (43) winds up during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden Eagles
Ole Miss outfielder Tristan Bissetta (32) rounds third base after hitting a home run during a college baseball game between Ole Miss and Southern Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Ole Miss still ranks behind fellow SEC teams No. 4 Texas, No. 5 Georgia, No. 7 Texas A&M, No. 9 Auburn, No. 11 Mississippi State, No. 13 Oklahoma and No. 15 Alabama. No. 22 Florida and No. 24 Arkansas rank below Ole Miss.
With momentum behind them, the Rebels will face Murray State (24-16) on April 21 (6:30 p.m. CT, SEC Network+) before facing No. 5 Georgia (32-9, 13-5) at home on April 24-26.
USA TODAY coaches poll
Here is the full USA TODAY coaches poll from April 20.
Others receiving votes: Jacksonville State 33; Wake Forest 8; UC Santa Barbara 7; Miami (FL) 6; Liberty 6; UCF 3; North Carolina State 3; Missouri State 3; UTSA 1; Purdue 1;
