The Missouri Tigers were picked 25th in this week’s AP Poll, but did not get into the Coaches’ Poll.  Quarterback Blaine Gabbert was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his three touchdown performance against Illinois.

Texas was #2 followed by Oklahoma State at #5, their highest ranking since 1985. Oklahoma dropped to #13 following their loss to BYU who jumped to #9.  Nebraska was #22, Kansas #24, and Missouri rounds out the list.

Top 25 Poll

Missouri is 27th in the Coaches Poll, 43 points behind KU at #25. 

Gabbert was impressive in his first college start where he went 25 of 33 for 319 yards and three touchdowns in Missouri’s 37-9 win over Illinois.