College Football Rankings: AP Top 25 Teams Moving Up, Down in Week 2
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Key Points:
- LSU made a strong statement under new coach Lane Kiffin by crushing Clemson 51-10, boosting their ranking to No. 11 and positioning themselves as an SEC title contender and playoff hopeful.
- Oregon, ranked No. 2, struggled against Boise State in a closer-than-expected game, raising doubts among AP voters despite the win and potentially limiting their upward movement in the polls.
- Alabama showed promising signs with quarterback Keelon Russell leading a much-improved rushing attack, helping the Crimson Tide climb to No. 13 after a solid Week 1 performance.
- Michigan, despite a win over Western Michigan, displayed a lackluster offensive performance and defensive struggles, causing concern among voters and resulting in a drop to No. 16.
- Ole Miss rose to No. 9 following a thrilling victory over 24th-ranked Louisville, powered by Trinidad Chambliss’s dynamic passing and rushing, while Clemson’s historic 41-point loss to LSU likely ended its chances of entering the rankings.
