# Ole Miss Rises to No. 4 in AP Top 25 After LSU Win

> Ole Miss jumps to No. 4 in AP Top 25 after beating LSU 32-24.
- Title: Ole Miss Rises to No. 4 in AP Top 25 After LSU Win | Shortify
- Summary: Ole Miss jumps to No. 4 in AP Top 25 after beating LSU 32-24. Ole Miss moved to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 following a 32-24 victory over LSU, their first…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/09/20/ap-top-25-ole-miss-lsu-sec-college-football
- Published: 2026-09-20T18:16:29.94+00:00
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## Ole Miss Wins LSU
Ole Miss beat LSU 32-24 on Saturday night.

> The Rebels, who held off Lane Kiffin and LSU 32-24 on Saturday night
## Ranks No. 4
Ole Miss jumped to No. 4 in AP Top 25.

> jumped over the Tigers and three other teams to land at No. 4
## First Top 5 Since 2025
Ole Miss first top-five ranking since last season.

> for their first top-five ranking since they were No. 3 in the final poll last season
## LSU Drops to No. 10
LSU fell from No. 7 to No. 10.

> LSU slipped three spots to No. 10
## SEC Has 10 Teams Ranked
SEC has 10 teams in AP Top 25 for the first time this season.

> This week’s Top 25 marked the seventh time in the poll’s history the SEC has had at least 10 teams ranked
## Florida Enters Rankings
Florida made its season debut in rankings after beating Auburn 44-39.

> No. 21 Florida made its season debut in the rankings following a 44-39 road win over Auburn
## Mississippi State Enters Rankings
Mississippi State enters Top 25 for first time since 2022.

> No. 24 Mississippi State is in the Top 25 for the first time since 2022
## Texas Stays No. 1
Texas remains No. 1 after beating Ohio State.

> The Longhorns followed up their win over Ohio State with a solid 30-6 victory over UTSA
## Ole Miss 3-0
Ole Miss finishes season 3-0.

> Ole Miss has a 3-0 record
## Ole Miss vs. Florida
Ole Miss faces Florida in upcoming game.

> No. 4 Mississippi at No. 21 Florida: Kewan Lacy ran for 224 yards and three touchdowns in Rebels’ come-from-behind win last year
## Ole Miss Next Game
Ole Miss plays Florida next week.

> Will Lacy be health for this one?
## SEC Top Teams
SEC has 10 teams ranked in AP Top 25.

> SEC (10 ranked teams): No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Georgia, No. 4 Mississippi, No. 8 Alabama, No. 10 LSU, No. 14 Tennessee, No. 19 Missouri, No. 21 Florida, No. 23 Texas A&M, No. 24 Mississippi State
## Big Ten Teams
Big Ten has 7 teams ranked in AP Top 25.

> Big Ten (7): No. 5 Indiana, No. 7 Ohio State, No. 12 USC, No. 13 Penn State, No. 17 Iowa, No. 18 Michigan, No. 20 Oregon
## Ole Miss Next Move
Ole Miss aims to stay top 5.

> Ole Miss aims to stay top 5
## Key takeaway

Ole Miss moved to No. 4 in the AP Top 25 following a 32-24 victory over LSU, their first top-five ranking since last season.