LSU Football Rankings 2026: AP Top 25 & Playoff Tracker
Updated: Sep 21
Sept. 21 update: LSU is No. 10 AP and No. 11 Coaches after Ole Miss loss
LSU entered Week 3 at No. 7 in both major polls, then lost 32-24 at Ole Miss on Sept. 19. In the Sept. 20 rankings, LSU fell to No. 10 in the AP Top 25 and No. 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Tigers remain 2-1 overall and 0-1 in SEC play.
Where is LSU ranked right now?
LSU is No. 10 in the AP Top 25 and No. 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll released September 20, 2026. The Tigers are 2-1 after a 32-24 loss at Ole Miss.
CFP TRACKER — LSU takes its first loss
LSU is 2-1 after falling 32-24 at Ole Miss in its SEC opener. No 2026 CFP committee rankings have been released yet. Full recap: https://www.tigerhype.com/post/lsu-louisiana-tech-45-14-recap-2026
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. 10 in the Sept. 20 AP Top 25 and No. 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Tigers are 2-1 after the Ole Miss loss. LSU entered the season No. 11 in the AP poll, rose to No. 8 after beating Clemson 51-10 and reached No. 7 after the Louisiana Tech win before dropping following the road loss in Oxford.
LSU’s 2026 ranking timeline
Preseason / opening week: No. 11 AP
After Clemson: No. 8 AP After Louisiana Tech: No. 7 AP, No. 7 US LBM Coaches Poll After Ole Miss: No. 10 AP, No. 11 US LBM Coaches Poll
Why LSU moved into the top 10
LSU first jumped from No. 11 to No. 8 after a dominant 51-10 season-opening win over Clemson. The Tigers then moved to No. 7 in both major polls after improving to 2-0 with a 45-14 win over Louisiana Tech. The 32-24 road loss at Ole Miss dropped LSU three spots to No. 10 in the AP poll and four spots to No. 11 in the Coaches Poll.
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 is 2-1 after the 32-24 loss at Ole Miss and hosts Texas A&M on Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC. LSU is No. 10 AP and No. 11 Coaches; Texas A&M is No. 23 AP and No. 20 Coaches. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rankings does this LSU tracker follow?
The AP Top 25, US LBM Coaches Poll and, once released, the College Football Playoff rankings.
Is this LSU rankings page updated weekly?
TigerHype updates the tracker as new major polls and CFP rankings are released.
Where can I see how LSU's ranking affects the playoff path?
Use the linked College Football Playoff tracker and 2026 season hub.
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Where should LSU be ranked?
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