AP Top 25 College Football Rankings Shift After Week 1 Results
LSU rose to No. 11 while Oregon fell to No. 2 in the latest AP poll, with several other teams moving up or down after the opening weekend of games.
The Associated Press released its second weekly Top 25 poll on Monday, reflecting the outcomes of the first round of college-football games. LSU jumped into the No. 11 spot after a 51-10 victory over Clemson, a performance that prompted voters to reward the Tigers under first-year coach Lane Kiffin. > "After watching it completely dominate Clemson, the pollsters moved LSU up," a poll analyst noted.
Oregon slipped from No. 2 to No. 3 despite a win over Boise State, as the game was closer than expected and the Ducks showed defensive lapses. The poll also saw Alabama climb to No. 13 after a strong showing by new quarterback Keelon Russell and an improved rushing attack. Michigan dropped to No. 16 after a narrow win over Western Michigan that raised concerns about offensive momentum and defensive stamina.
Ole Miss advanced to No. 9 following a standout performance by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who accounted for 386 total yards and four touchdowns in a win over Louisville. Conversely, Clemson fell out of the rankings after a 41-point loss to LSU, the program's worst defeat at any venue since 1996, leaving head coach Dabo Swinney facing early-season scrutiny.
The poll adjustments illustrate how early-season results are already influencing voter perceptions of team strength across the SEC, Big Ten, and other conferences.