LSU football rises to No. 6 in ESPN's SP+ rankings after Week 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
LSU football improved to No. 6 in ESPN's SP+ power rankings following a 31-0 victory over Mississippi State. This marked their second SEC win of the season in Week 7. The rankings saw significant movement after other teams suffered upsets; Texas dropped to No. 8 and Alabama to No. 12. Georgia, despite losing its first game of the season, holds steady at No. 2. LSU will face Auburn next, followed by home games against Alabama and Texas in November.
- •LSU defeated Mississippi State 31-0 in Week 7.
- •LSU climbed to No. 6 in ESPN's SP+ rankings with a 22.6 rating.
- •Texas and Alabama fell after upset losses, now ranked No. 8 and No. 12.
- •Upcoming schedule includes games against Auburn, Alabama, and Texas.
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football climbs to No. 6 in ESPN’s SP+ rankings after Week 7
"LSU football is one of the best teams in college football, according to ESPN's SP+ power ratings. Can LSU make a run at the College Football Playoff?
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