LSU Football Team Falls to No. 10 in AP Poll After Loss to Ole Miss

Lafayette, LA, September 20, 2026 — LSU’s football program has seen a significant shift in its national standing following a recent defeat. The team dropped from its previous position to No. 10 in the latest Associated Press (AP) Top 25 poll. This movement in the rankings comes after LSU suffered a 32-24 loss to the University of Mississippi, commonly known as Ole Miss.

The game took place in Oxford, Mississippi, the home field of Ole Miss. The outcome of this matchup had a direct impact on both teams’ national perceptions and rankings.

Following their win over LSU, Ole Miss experienced an upward trajectory in the national polls. The Rebels advanced to the No. 4 spot in the AP Top 25. The AP Poll is a widely recognized ranking system for college football teams across the United States, influencing team perception, bowl game projections, and playoff considerations.

The loss marks a notable setback for LSU, impacting their momentum and placement among the nation’s top collegiate football teams. The specific date of the game and the previous ranking of LSU were not provided in the summary information.

Further details regarding player statistics, game-changing moments, or coaching reactions were not included in the provided summary, limiting the depth of this report. The AP Top 25 poll is released weekly during the college football season, reflecting the consensus of sports writers and broadcasters. The ranking system aims to provide an objective measure of team performance and standing throughout the season. The exact number of teams ranked above LSU before their loss is not specified, nor is the date of the poll’s release. This report is based solely on the provided summary of the ranking changes and game outcome.

Story summarized from the original created by Ken Daley on www.acadiananewsfirst.com, see more information here.

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