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Michigan drops out of AP Top 25, LSU jumps into top 10

By Thomson Reuters Sep 8, 2026 | 2:09 PM

By Field Level Media

Sep 08 (Field Level Media) – Ohio State remained on top in The Associated Press Top 25 poll, while Oregon dropped ​out of the top five despite a ‌victory and Michigan fell out of the rankings entirely following a last-second victory over Western Michigan.

Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas and defending national champion Indiana round out the top five. Oregon ‌dropped ​to No. 6 after a ⁠34-27 home victory over ⁠Boise State.

No. 8 LSU jumped into the top 10 and just behind Miami (Fla.) following a 51-10 victory over Clemson. Ole Miss and Texas A&M round ​out the top 10.

Ohio State opened its season with a 56-3 home victory over Ball State ⁠behind 320 passing yards and ⁠three touchdowns from quarterback Julian Sayin. The ​Buckeyes received 46 first-place votes, while Indiana received the ​second most at eight. Seven different teams received ‌first-place votes.

Michigan was at No. 16 in last week’s poll and appeared to lose its season opener to Western Michigan. But one second was put on ⁠the clock following an incompletion and the Wolverines completed a stunning victory on Bryce Underwood’s 47-yard Hail Mary toss ⁠to JJ Buchanan.

Associated ‌Press Top 25

1. Ohio State (1-0) 2. ⁠Georgia (1-0) 3. Notre Dame (1-0) 4. Texas (1-0) ​5. ‌Indiana (1-0) 6. Oregon (1-0) 7. Miami (1-0) 8. LSU (1-0) ​9. Ole ⁠Miss (1-0) 10. Texas A&M (1-0) 11. Oklahoma (1-0) 12. Alabama (1-0) 13. Texas Tech (1-0) 14. USC (2-0) 15. BYU (1-0) 16. Penn State (1-0) 17. SMU (1-0) 18. Tennessee (1-0) 19. Washington (1-0) 20. Utah (1-0) 21. Iowa (1-0) 22. Houston (1-0) 23. Missouri (1-0) 24. Louisville (1-0) 25. ​Virginia (1-0)

(–Field Level Media)