LSU football falls in US LBM Coaches Poll after loss to Ole Miss
LSU football dropped its first game of the year, losing to Ole Miss in Week 3. Here's where the Tigers rank in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll.
After losing to Ole Miss on Saturday, LSU football fell to No. 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. This marked LSU's first loss of the year, putting the Tigers at 2-1 overall and 0-1 in SEC play. The LSU vs. Ole Miss game was college football's top storyline in Week 3 and marked Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford after leaving the Rebels for the Tigers in 2025.
Facing a hostile crowd, the Tigers struggled offensively, allowing Ole Miss to take a 17-0 lead early on. LSU managed to tie the game at 24, but Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss sealed the victory with a crucial touchdown drive, ending the game 32-24. Ole Miss climbed to No. 6 in the rankings, while LSU's next opponent, Texas A&M, fell to No. 20 after losing to Kentucky.
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