Ole Miss secures No. 3 ranking in CBS Sports 138 college football rankings
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Ole Miss ascends to No. 3 in the CBS Sports 138 after their win over LSU, which adds to a strong SEC showing this season. The Rebels join Texas and Georgia at the top, with all three SEC teams comprising the top three spots. Week 3 had mixed results for the conference, including a loss for Texas A&M and dips for Auburn and South Carolina, while teams like Florida and Kentucky gained ground. As the season progresses, the top seven teams continue to distinguish themselves with a consistent ranking around 6.0, leaving the bottom half of the top 10 with less confidence from voters.
- •Ole Miss ranks No. 3 in CBS Sports 138 after Week 3.
- •Texas and Georgia hold the top two spots.
- •SEC holds 10 of the top 23 rankings.
- •Texas A&M dropped after a disappointing loss.
- •Mississippi State improves following back-to-back wins.
- 2:03 PMCBS Sports — CBS Sports 138: Ole Miss rises as SEC holds top three spots in college football rankings
"The Rebels join Texas and Georgia at the top of our comprehensive ranking of every FBS team after Week 3 action
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