Mississippi moves up in projected college football rankings after Week 3

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Mississippi moves up in projected college football rankings after Week 3
Summary

Following Week 3 of the college football season, Mississippi is projected to rise to No. 7 in the upcoming US LBM Coaches Poll. This comes after a significant win against LSU, where the Rebels recovered from a 17-point deficit to secure a memorable victory. Meanwhile, both Texas A&M and LSU are expected to drop out of the top 10 after their losses. The current top five remains unchanged, with Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, and Miami maintaining their positions. The new rankings will be revealed on Sunday, and analysts are considering whether to place Mississippi ahead of Ohio State, which currently stands at No. 6.

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  • Mississippi beat LSU after trailing 17 points at halftime.
  • Texas A&M lost to Kentucky 31-21, impacting their ranking.
  • The top five teams remain Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, and Miami.
  • Ohio State's position is in question following its previous heartbreak.
  • New rankings will be released on Sunday.
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Week 3 saw two teams from the US LBM Coaches Poll top 10 fall. What will the new rankings look like Sunday? Here's our projection.

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