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LSU Tigers ranked No. 11 in 2026 preseason AP Top 25 poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

LSU Tigers ranked No. 11 in 2026 preseason AP Top 25 poll

Summary

The LSU Tigers have been ranked No. 11 in the 2026 preseason AP Top 25 poll, following a No. 9 ranking last year. The SEC dominates the rankings, with nine teams included, including Georgia at No. 3 and Texas at No. 5. LSU is set to face five ranked opponents this season, starting with Ole Miss in their first conference game. The rankings reflect expectations for the Tigers as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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•LSU was ranked No. 11 in the AP preseason poll.
•Nine SEC teams are included in the rankings.
•Oklahoma is ranked just ahead of LSU at No. 10.
•The reigning champion Indiana Hoosiers are ranked No. 6.
•LSU begins the season against Ole Miss, a ranked opponent.

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10:55 PMYahoo Sports — LSU Tigers Rank No. 11 In Preseason AP Poll, Two Spots Above Coaches
7:19 PMYahoo Sports — LSU ranked No. 11 in preseason Top 25 AP Poll

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