Ole Miss Climbs to No. 4 in AP Poll Following Victory Over LSU
Ole Miss moved up to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 rankings after defeating LSU, who subsequently dropped to No. 10 in the poll.
Lake Charles, LA, September 20, 2026 —
Ole Miss has ascended to the No. 4 spot in the latest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 college football rankings. The significant jump in the poll follows the team’s recent victory over LSU.
In the wake of Ole Miss’s win, LSU experienced a decline in the rankings, falling to the No. 10 position. The AP Top 25 poll is a widely recognized ranking of the top college football teams in the United States, compiled by a panel of sports writers and broadcasters.
The specific details of the game that led to these ranking changes, such as the final score or key performances, were not provided in the summary. However, the outcome has demonstrably impacted the standing of both programs within the national landscape.
This movement reflects the dynamic nature of college football rankings, where victories and losses against ranked opponents play a crucial role in determining a team’s position. For Ole Miss, reaching the No. 4 ranking signifies a notable achievement in their current season’s trajectory.
Conversely, LSU’s drop to No. 10 indicates the competitive challenges faced within the top tier of college football. Further details regarding the full scope of changes in the AP Top 25, including other teams’ movements and the complete list of ranked teams, were not included in the provided information.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on americanpress.com, see more information here.
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