Texas leads September rankings as LSU faces scrutiny

Texas leads September rankings as LSU faces scrutiny

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Sports Illustrated reported that Texas emerged as the top-ranked team in September while LSU faced scrutiny, with the month also featuring notable individual performances and several programs struggling. Earlier in the week, Iowa defeated Michigan on the final play to remain unbeaten and boost its Big Ten title hopes.

Texas edged Tennessee 20-17, Oregon rallied to beat USC 41-27, and LSU defeated Texas A&M 31-24. Florida, Oklahoma State and Wisconsin recorded victories, and Mississippi State upset Missouri, rounding out a week of mixed results across the college football landscape.

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September 28, 2026
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Texas tops early rankings as LSU draws scrutiny in September college football roundup
Texas tops early rankings as LSU draws scrutiny in September college football roundup

Sports Illustrated • 28 Sep 18:39

Texas has emerged as the standout team in September, while LSU faces ongoing controversy. The month also saw notable individual performances and several programs struggling.

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September 27, 2026
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Week 4 College Football Upsets Reshape Early Season Rankings
Week 4 College Football Upsets Reshape Early Season Rankings

Fox News • 27 Sep 11:42

Saturday's games produced several upsets, including Texas edging Tennessee, Oregon defeating USC with a backup quarterback, and LSU routing Texas A&M, prompting early-season ranking shifts.

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LSU, Oregon and Mississippi State win key matchups in Week 4 of college football
LSU, Oregon and Mississippi State win key matchups in Week 4 of college football

NCAA.com • 27 Sep 03:30

Top-ranked LSU defeated Texas A&M, Oregon beat USC and Mississippi State upset Missouri in Week 4, while Florida and Iowa also recorded notable victories.

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Oregon defeats USC as Texas beats Tennessee in Week 4 college football results
Oregon defeats USC as Texas beats Tennessee in Week 4 college football results

Yahoo Sports • 27 Sep 03:27

In Week 4 of the college football season, Texas edged Tennessee 20-17, Oregon rallied to beat USC 41-27, and LSU defeated Texas A&M 31-24.

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Iowa's Last-Second Win Over Michigan Boosts Big Ten Title Hopes
Iowa's Last-Second Win Over Michigan Boosts Big Ten Title Hopes

CBS Sports • 27 Sep 01:26

Iowa defeated Michigan on the final play to remain unbeaten, while Florida, Oklahoma State and Wisconsin recorded notable victories; Texas A&M, USC and Oklahoma suffered setbacks in Week 4.

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