The LSU Tigers fell to the then-ranked No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday in a game that wasn’t even as close as the final score indicated.
Following their touchdown in the first quarter, LSU was outscored 31-0 in the next two quarters. It wasn’t until a field goal drive led by backup quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, did they even respond. Following the opening drive, the Tigers drive chart ended with turnovers three times and one missed field goal. They will take the bye week to get healthier and try and fix some of their issues.
USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll was released on Sunday. The Georgia Bulldogs seem to be the only consistent team in the rankings. They hold onto the top spot and everyone else seems to fluctuate on a week-to-week basis. The Tigers schedule will feature two ranked opponents in the final four weeks. Alabama, who knocked off Tennessee on Saturday night and Texas A&M, who throttled South Carolina.
A look at the full coaches poll after this week’s slate of games.
Full USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll:
| Rank | Team | Record | Points | Change |
| 1 | Georgia | 7-0 | 1,600 (64) | – |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 7-0 | 1,469 | +1 |
| 3 | Alabama | 7-1 | 1,439 | +1 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 8-0 | 1,430 | -2 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 6-1 | 1,338 | – |
| 6 | Michigan | 7-0 | 1,313 | – |
| 7 | Michigan State | 7-0 | 1,208 | – |
| 8 | Oregon | 6-1 | 1,139 | +2 |
| 9 | Ole Miss | 6-1 | 1,019 | +3 |
| 10 | Iowa | 6-1 | 1,008 | +1 |
| 11 | Notre Dame | 6-1 | 950 | +2 |
| 12 | Kentucky | 6-1 | 857 | +1 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | 7-0 | 838 | +2 |
| 14 | Texas A&M | 6-2 | 736 | +3 |
| 15 | Oklahoma State | 6-1 | 684 | -6 |
| 16 | SMU | 7-0 | 535 | +3 |
| 17 | Penn State | 5-2 | 517 | -9 |
| 18 | Baylor | 6-1 | 509 | +2 |
| 19 | Pittsburgh | 6-1 | 487 | +4 |
| 20 | San Diego State | 7-0 | 431 | +1 |
| 21 | Auburn | 5-2 | 418 | +1 |
| 22 | UT-San Antonio | 8-0 | 219 | +3 |
| 23 | Iowa State | 5-2 | 190 | +3 |
| 24 | Coastal Carolina | 6-1 | 134 | -8 |
| 25 | North Carolina State | 5-2 | 73 | -7 |
Dropped from the rankings:
No. 24 Clemson
Others receiving votes:
UL Lafayette 42; Brigham Young 42; Arkansas 41; Houston 27; Arizona State 27; Virginia 23; Oregon State 13; Florida 13; Fresno State 10; Air Force 9; Appalachian State 5; Texas 3; Liberty 3; Utah 1
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