The Tigers were impressive in a 55-3 victory against Georgia Southern, and they join Alabama and Clemson as SEC teams in the top five. LSU meets Texas, which dropped one spot to No. 7, in Austin this weekend in the marquee matchup for Week 2.
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Washington also bumped up four spots to crack the top 10. Washington State (No. 17) and UCF (No. 18) made the biggest leaps up at six spots apiece. Florida (No. 14) slipped out of the top 10, and Oregon (No. 22) had the biggest fall at nine spots.
Michigan State (No. 21), North Carolina (No. 23), Memphis (No. 24) and Virginia (No. 25) moved into the poll.
SN Week 2 Rankings
Moved in: Michigan State, North Carolina, Memphis, Virginia
Dropped out: Nebraska, Mississippi State, Iowa State, Army
