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LSU football reaches top 10 as SEC considers school expulsion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 7:36 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

LSU football reaches top 10 as SEC considers school expulsion

Summary

LSU entered the AP Top 25 at No. 8 following a 51-10 win over Clemson. Head coach Lane Kiffin guided the program to a dominant performance in their season opener despite significant institutional uncertainty. The team achieved this ranking despite the ongoing controversy regarding the potential removal of the university from the SEC. Conference leaders are scheduled to meet Thursday to determine if the school will be expelled due to eligibility and institutional control disputes. While the football team performs on the field, the university remains embroiled in a legal conflict with the league. The Tigers now hold their highest ranking since last season.

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•LSU jumped from No. 11 to No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
•The Tigers defeated Clemson 51-10 in their season opener.
•SEC presidents and chancellors will vote on the potential expulsion of LSU this Thursday.
•The conference accuses LSU of failing to maintain institutional control regarding eligibility rules.

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7:36 PMYahoo Sports — LSU Cracks the Top 10 While Surrounded by SEC Chaos

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Somehow, amid all the drama surrounding the program, LSU is climbing the rankings. The LSU Tigers have officially entered the top 10 of the AP Top 25 , jumping from No. 11 to No. 8 after an absolutely dominant 51-10 victory over Clemson. The timing could not be more bizarre. While LSU is dealing with…
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