LSU rises, Michigan drops out of Week 1 college football AP Top 25 Poll

After the first full week of FBS football in 2026, LSU broke into the top 10 of the AP Top 25 Poll while Michigan dropped out of the rankings entirely, though the Wolverines received 69 votes in the 'others receiving votes' category. Only one ranked team lost its season opener during Week 1, and that defeat came against another ranked opponent. The updated poll, published September 8, 2026, also saw Boise State and Florida lead the group of teams outside the top 25 receiving votes.