Ole Miss baseball is on the move in the polls after picking up a series win over 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.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, 2026.1 / 5Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden EaglesOle 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.1 / 5Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden EaglesOle 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.2 / 5Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden EaglesOle 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, 2026.3 / 5Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden EaglesOle 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, 2026.4 / 5Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden EaglesSouthern 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, 2026.5 / 5Ole Miss baseball vs Southern Miss, see our best photos from Rebels vs Golden EaglesOle 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.
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;
Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at treid@usatodayco.com and follow her on X @tiareid65.
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