Ole Miss surged from No. 7 to No. 4 in the latest college football Top 25 after a thrilling 31‑24 victory over LSU, while the Tigers dropped to No. 10 following their second straight loss.

Ole Miss rose to No. 4 in the latest college football Top 25 after defeating LSU 31‑24 on Saturday.

The win gave the Rebels a three‑spot leap from No. 7, marking their highest ranking of the season. LSU fell to No. 10 following its second consecutive loss.

Poll methodology

The rankings are compiled by a panel of 62 sports writers and broadcasters who submit weekly ballots. Voters rank the top 25 teams, and points are assigned inversely to each position. The totals determine the final order released on Sunday.

Other notable moves

Oregon dropped from No. 5 to No. 9 after a 38‑31 loss to Washington State, a result that surprised many analysts. Georgia remained at No. 1, extending its unbeaten streak to 12 games. Michigan climbed to No. 2 after a 42‑17 victory over Ohio State.

Bowl implications

Ole Miss' ascent improves its chances for a New Year’s Six bowl invitation, while LSU now faces a tougher path to a major postseason game. Oregon’s slide could jeopardize its bid for a Pac‑12 championship berth.

The next round of rankings will be issued after the weekend’s conference championships, providing a clearer picture of the playoff field.