AP Top 25 poll: Ole Miss climbs to No. 4 in Week 4 college football rankings
Ole Miss has climbed to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 college football rankings following a significant victory over LSU. The report details shifts in the rankings, including Oklahoma's exit from the poll and the strong performance of SEC teams.
Why it matters
College football rankings significantly impact postseason opportunities and program prestige, serving as a primary interest for a large segment of the American sports audience.
Ole Miss and LSU traded punches in an instant classic Saturday night, and on Sunday, the Rebels leapfrogged the Tigers after a dramatic 32-24 win.
Ole Miss jumped four spots to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 poll ahead of Week 4.
Life is sweet for the Rebels after exacting their revenge on Lane Kiffin, the coach who left them for LSU before their playoff run last season. The Rebels may have the nation's best resume, with wins against nationally ranked Louisville and LSU, and Pete Golding now has two playoff wins and two wins over ranked opponents in just six games as head coach.
The Rebels' dramatic win against LSU will carry weight later this season if the Tigers rebound against a tough schedule. LSU dropped three spots to No. 10 this week.
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