AP Top 25 poll: LSU climbs, while Michigan falls out and Oregon tumbles in Week 2 college football rankings

LSU took a big jump, Oregon tumbled, and Michigan fell out altogether in the latest Associated Press top 25 poll. Following a convincing 51-10 win over Clemson , LSU moved up three spots to No. 8 in the country, one spot ahead of Week 3 opponent No. 9 Ole Miss . While Michigan technically beat Western Michigan on a controversial last-second Hail Mary touchdown, the AP voters still dropped the Wolverines all the way out of the top 25 [1].

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1. cbssports.com · AP Top 25 poll: LSU climbs, while Michigan falls out and Oregon tumbles in Week 2 college football rankings Sep 8, 2026
2. cbssports.com · Coaches Poll top 25: Michigan plummets but remains, while LSU surges in Week 2 college football rankings Sep 8, 2026

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