CBS Sports 138: Ole Miss rises as SEC holds top three spots in college football rankings
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Key Points:
- The SEC is dominating college football rankings after three weeks, with Texas, Georgia, and Ole Miss holding the top three spots in the CBS Sports 138, and the conference claiming 10 of the top 23 teams.
- Ole Miss surged to No. 3 following an emotional win over LSU, which dropped to No. 10, while Kentucky, Florida, and Mississippi State also gained ground after strong performances.
- The top seven teams, including Texas, Georgia, Ole Miss, Miami, Notre Dame, Indiana, and Ohio State, show a clear consensus as elite programs, with a significant ranking gap between them and teams ranked below No. 7.
- Notable movers include West Virginia (+38 spots) after a key win, Northwestern (+12), Mississippi State (+11), and Kentucky (+10), while Virginia (-11) and Texas A&M (-13) dropped due to disappointing losses and performances.
- The CBS Sports 138 rankings reflect a mix of voter consensus and recent results, highlighting the SEC's strength but also showing volatility among teams outside the top tier.
