LSU Football Rankings 2026: AP Top 25 & Playoff Tracker
Updated: Sep 21
October 21 update: LSU is No. 18 AP and No. 17 Coaches
The October 18, 2026 polls list LSU No. 18 in the AP Top 25 and No. 17 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. LSU is 5-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play after a 31-0 win over Mississippi State.
Where is LSU ranked right now?
LSU is No. 18 in the AP Top 25 and No. 17 in the US LBM Coaches Poll released October 18, 2026.
AP and Coaches polls are separate from the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings
The October 18 AP and Coaches rankings describe LSU's current national poll position. They are not a College Football Playoff committee ranking or a playoff qualification guarantee.
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. 18 AP and No. 17 Coaches in the October 18 polls, with a 5-2 record. The ranking timeline below preserves earlier September movement.
LSU’s early-season ranking timeline — historical context
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 AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll are separate from the College Football Playoff committee rankings. Check the official CFP releases before treating any position as a committee ranking.
What comes next
LSU visits Auburn on October 24 at 11 a.m. CT on ABC. Follow the season hub for results and the schedule tracker for confirmed television details.
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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