College football rankings: LSU soars into top 10, Michigan falls from top 30 in CBS Sports 138
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Key Points:
- Preseason expectations for the 2026 college football season, including Oregon as a top contender, LSU's adjustment under Lane Kiffin, and Michigan's improvement with Kyle Whittingham, have been upended after Week 1.
- Oregon dropped from No. 2 to No. 8, LSU rose from No. 10 to No. 6, and Michigan fell out of the top 30 following a narrow win over Western Michigan, signaling a shakeup in early rankings.
- Memphis surged 26 spots to No. 46 after a strong 2-0 start under new coach Charles Huff, becoming the highest-ranked American Athletic Conference team and a Group of Six contender.
- Virginia climbed 12 spots to No. 25 after a dominant win over NC State, reinforcing their status as ACC title contenders despite roster changes.
- Michigan suffered the biggest drop, falling 22 spots to No. 37 due to a disappointing offensive showing, while Clemson dropped 24 spots following a heavy loss to LSU, and TCU fell 37 spots after a poor performance in their season opener.
