LSU Tigers Climb to No. 18 in the AP Top 25 After a Shutout Victory

After a chaotic Week 7 that sent shockwaves through college football, LSU finally got to breathe. Coach Lane Kiffin’s squad took a commanding 31‑0 swing at Mississippi State in Baton Rouge, snapping a two‑game skid and improving to 5‑2 overall.

The AP Top 25, released Sunday, reflected that triumph: the Tigers jumped four slots to land at No. 18, making them the sixth‑highest‑ranked team from the SEC. It’s a modest rise, but in a poll that saw five of the previous top seven fall, any movement feels like a win.

Elsewhere in the league, the ripple effects were dramatic. Georgia, stunned by unranked Auburn, fell from the summit to No. 5. Ole Miss nudged up to No. 7, while Tennessee and Kentucky each crept three spots higher, landing at No. 11 and No. 12 respectively after Tennessee’s victory over Alabama, which itself slipped to No. 13.

Texas, after a surprising loss to Florida, plunged twelve places to No. 19, and the Gators slipped back into the top‑25 at No. 20. Those shifts underscore just how volatile the rankings have become.

Looking ahead, LSU’s schedule stays brutal. The Tigers head to Auburn on Saturday, then host Alabama and Texas when November rolls around. In Week 12 they’ll travel to Knoxville for a showdown with Tennessee, a game that could further reshape their postseason hopes.

Whether the Tigers can keep the momentum alive will be the big question as the SEC continues its wild ride toward the College Football Playoff.