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Michigan Dropped from AP Top 25 After Controversial Win; LSU Rises to 8th
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In Short: Michigan fell out of the AP Top 25 after a controversial 13-12 win over Western Michigan, while LSU made a significant jump to 8th place.
Michigan's controversial 13-12 win over Western Michigan, which included a last-second Hail Mary touchdown, dropped the Wolverines out of the AP Top 25, according to reports. Meanwhile, LSU rose to 8th place, while Oregon fell out of the top five. The MAC is questioning the replay protocol used in the Michigan game, with some AP voters already recognizing Western Michigan as the true winner.
The drop in Michigan's ranking comes despite their victory, as the pollsters deemed the win insufficient to keep them in the top 25. LSU, on the other hand, made a significant climb, while Oregon's ranking took a hit. Michigan will have a chance to prove its worth in a nonconference game against a ranked Oklahoma team this week.
The controversial finish of the Western Michigan-Michigan game has left many questioning the outcome, with some outlets declaring Western Michigan the true victor. Despite the win, Michigan's ranking in the AP Poll reflects the uncertainty surrounding the game's result.
What's confirmed
- Others receiving votes: Boise State 86, Florida 83, Michigan 69, Arizona 33, Memphis 23, South Carolina 19, Western Michigan 12, Pittsburgh 11, Navy 10, UCLA 7, Virginia Tech 6, Illinois 6, James Madison 4, Minnesota 4, Colorado 3, Auburn 2, Arizona State 2, Vanderbilt 2 Michigan managed to stay in the Coaches Poll top 25 but weren't as lucky in the AP Poll.
- LSU jumped back into the top 10 in the first Associated Press Top 25 college football poll of the regular season on Tuesday, Oregon slipped out of the top five and Michigan fell out of the rankings altogether after it needed a second-chance Hail Mary try at home to beat Western Michigan.
What's still developing
- The MAC is even asking the Football Oversight Committee and College Football Playoff committee to recognize Western Michigan as the actual winner.
- It takes away what would have been a top 25 clash between Michigan and No.
- There were some entertaining results, controversial wins, quality first steps and disappointments along the way, but there's still so much to learn about the 2026 season and the likely chaos that will unfold (Western Michigan won in my book!).
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- Penn State moved up two spots, as Michigan went from No.