LSU Football Rankings 2026: AP Top 25 & Playoff Tracker

TigerHype’s LSU Football Rankings Tracker follows where the Tigers stand in the major 2026 polls and how that position affects the postseason picture. This is a living page and will change as new rankings are released.

Where is LSU ranked right now?

LSU is No. 8 in the first AP Top 25 poll of the 2026 regular season after beating Clemson 51-10. The Tigers entered the opener ranked No. 11.

LSU’s 2026 ranking timeline

• Preseason / opening week: No. 11 AP

• After Clemson: No. 8 AP

Why LSU moved into the top 10

The jump followed a dominant 51-10 season-opening win over Clemson in which LSU produced 644 yards of offense and controlled the game in all three phases.

What about the College Football Playoff rankings?

The College Football Playoff selection committee rankings are released later in the season. Until then, this page tracks the AP poll as the clearest weekly snapshot of LSU’s national standing. Once the CFP rankings begin, TigerHype will add LSU’s committee ranking here and connect it to the postseason path.

What comes next

LSU hosts Louisiana Tech on Sept. 12 before traveling to Ole Miss on Sept. 19. Follow the 2026 season hub for the full schedule and results, and the College Football Playoff tracker for the postseason format and LSU’s path.