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20-09-2026
In the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll released on September 20, 2026, the Ole Miss Rebels surged four spots to No. 4 in the nation following their 32–24 victory over LSU. The win marked Ole Miss’s second victory over a ranked opponent this season (having previously beaten Louisville) and secured their highest ranking since the conclusion of the previous season.
Key Takeaways from the Poll:Top 10 Breakdown:
No. 1: Texas (holding the top spot for the second consecutive week)
No. 2: Georgia
No. 3: Notre Dame
No. 4: Mississippi
No. 5: Indiana
No. 6: Miami (Fla.)
No. 7: Ohio State
No. 8: Alabama
No. 9: BYU
No. 10: LSU (dropped three spots following the loss in Oxford)
SEC Conference Dominance: The Southeastern Conference placed a total of 10 teams in the Top 25, including five in the top 10:
Texas (No. 1)
Georgia (No. 2)
Mississippi (No. 4)
Alabama (No. 8)
LSU (No. 10)
Tennessee (No. 14)
Missouri (No. 19)
Florida (No. 21)
Texas A&M (No. 23)
Mississippi State (No. 24)
Notable Movers and Debuts:
Florida (No. 21): Entered the rankings after improving to 3–0 under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall with a 44–39 road win against Auburn.
Mississippi State (No. 24): Returned to the Top 25 for the first time since the 2022 season.
Texas A&M (No. 23): Suffered a steep fall down the rankings following a 31–21 home upset against Kentucky.
BYU (No. 9): Marked their earliest appearance in the top 10 since 2009.