LSU, Texas A&M, SMU predicted to drop in AP Top 25 poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

The Week 4 AP Top 25 poll is expected to show changes following recent games. LSU lost to Ole Miss 32-24, while Texas A&M suffered an upset against Kentucky. With these losses, both teams, along with SMU, are projected to fall in the rankings. In contrast, Ole Miss is anticipated to rise, along with teams like Mississippi State and West Virginia. The updated rankings will be released on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
- •LSU drops after losing to Ole Miss 32-24
- •Texas A&M upset by Kentucky
- •SMU also expected to fall
- •Ole Miss projected to move up
- •New AP Top 25 rankings released Sunday, September 20, 2026
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — AP Top 25 Poll Prediction: How Far Will LSU, Texas A&M, and SMU Fall?
"What will the Week 4 AP Top 25 be after Lane Kiffin's LSU team fell to Ole Miss, and with Texas A&M shocked by Kentucky?
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