AP Top 25 shake-up looms after Oregon’s scare and LSU’s blowout, Michigan's miracle
Week 1’s upsets and close calls could prompt major movement, with Oregon, LSU and Michigan all facing scrutiny from 69 AP voters.
- LSU Tigers coach Lane Kiffin debuted with a dominant 51-10 victory over Clemson, outgaining the Tigers 644 to 145 and propelling the team into the top 10 ahead of Tuesday's poll.
- Michigan, ranked 16th, narrowly escaped Western Michigan with a controversial 13-12 victory after one second was restored to the clock, allowing a second Hail Mary attempt to land for a touchdown.
- Georgia Bulldogs dominated Tennessee State 63-3, outgaining opponents 660 to 109, while Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss accounted for 396 of his team's 488 yards in a 41-38 win over Louisville.
- The voting panel of 69 writers and broadcasters must now weigh Week 1 results before the new Associated Press Top 25 poll arrives around 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
- Week 2 features a top-tier matchup: Ohio State and Texas meet in Austin on Saturday, offering both powerhouses a chance to solidify their positions near the poll's summit.
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AP Top 25 shake-up looms after Oregon's scare and LSU's blow
No. 2 Oregon’s closer-than-expected win over Boise State and No. 11 LSU’s lopsided victory over Clemson could have ramifications in the first regular-season Associated Press Top 25 college football poll set to be released on Monday. Also
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AP Top 25 shake-up looms after Oregon’s scare and LSU’s blowout, Michigan's miracle
Oregon’s narrow win over Boise State and LSU’s big victory over Clemson could impact the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll set for release on Monday.
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SooLeader.comLSU cracks top 10, Oregon slips and Wolverines fall out of AP Top 25 after second-chance Hail Mary
LSU running back Dilin Jones (13) celebrates his touchdown against Clemson in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) LSU jumped back into the top 10 in the first Associated Press Top 25 college football poll of the regular season […]
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