LSU moves into top 10 as Michigan falls from college football rankings
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

The CBS Sports 138 college football rankings have undergone significant shifts following the conclusion of Week 1 games. LSU climbed from No. 10 to No. 6, securing a position in the top tier of teams alongside Ohio State and Texas. Michigan, meanwhile, dropped out of the top 30 after its 13-12 victory over Western Michigan. Other notable adjustments include Virginia rising 12 spots to No. 25 following a win against NC State, and Memphis advancing 26 spots to No. 46 after a 2-0 start. Boise State also climbed 12 positions despite a 34-27 loss at Oregon, reflecting the analysts' focus on performance quality alongside final results.
- •LSU moved from No. 10 to No. 6 in the latest CBS Sports 138 rankings.
- •Michigan dropped outside the top 30 after a narrow 13-12 win over Western Michigan.
- •Memphis rose 26 spots to No. 46 following a 2-0 start to the season.
- •Boise State jumped 12 spots despite losing 34-27 to Oregon in Week 1.
- 2:53 PMCBS Sports — CBS Sports 138: LSU soars into top 10, Michigan tumbles from top 30 in college football rankings
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