LSU moves into top 10 as Michigan falls from college football rankings

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

LSU moves into top 10 as Michigan falls from college football rankings
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 2:53 PMCBS SportsCBS Sports 138: LSU soars into top 10, Michigan tumbles from top 30 in college football rankings
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Updating the latest ranking of all 138 FBS teams heading into Week 2 in college football

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