AP Top 25 poll: LSU climbs, while Michigan falls out and Oregon tumbles in Week 2 college football rankings

The AP Top 25 college football poll for Week 2 reflects significant movement following recent game results. LSU has advanced into the top 10, reaching the eighth position after a decisive victory over Clemson. Conversely, Michigan has dropped out of the rankings entirely despite a narrow win against Western Michigan.

The shift in rankings highlights voter reactions to team performance rather than win-loss records alone. While LSU’s climb is attributed to a strong showing against a competitive opponent, Michigan’s exit from the poll is linked to an underwhelming performance in their game against Western Michigan, which was decided by a last-second play.