LSU rises to No. 10 after dominating McNeese in Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
LSU Tigers moved up to No. 10 in both the AP and Coaches Poll after a convincing 63-14 win against McNeese on October 3, 2026. The Tigers had previously dropped a spot to No. 11 despite a strong performance against Texas A&M. The jump in the rankings comes after Florida's defeat at Missouri, which opened up a top-10 position. LSU's next game is against No. 25 Kentucky on October 10, 2026, who recently secured a dramatic win against South Carolina.
- •LSU defeats McNeese 63-14 on October 3, 2026.
- •Tigers move from No. 11 to No. 10 in AP and Coaches Poll.
- •Florida's loss at Missouri allows LSU to ascend the rankings.
- •Kentucky, ranked No. 25, will face LSU next on October 10, 2026.
- •The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — LSU in the polls: Changes following Week 5
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