AP Top 25 poll: LSU climbs, Michigan falls out in Week 2 college football rankings
The latest AP college football poll shows LSU climbing to No. 8 while Michigan has been dropped from the top 25 rankings following a controversial win. The rankings reflect early-season performance and voter scrutiny of game outcomes.
Why it matters
College football rankings significantly influence postseason opportunities and team prestige in the US sports landscape.
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. Michigan had been ranked No. 16 in the preseason poll.
Oregon also saw a big drop, falling four spots from No. 6 after a close call victory over Boise State .
Below is the complete AP poll after Week 1, with first-place votes in parentheses.
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