The new AP and Coaches’ polls were released, and Georgia’s shocking home loss to South Carolina, coupled with LSU’s 14-point win over Florida, created some major shakeups near the top. Most importantly, the Bayou Bengals jumped those other Tigers from Clemson to move to #2 in the AP poll, though the coaches who don’t watch games still have them at #3.
Of course, the only rankings that matter debut on November 5, four days before LSU visits Tuscaloosa. Alabama should have little trouble staying undefeated until then with tilts against hapless Tennessee and Arkansas, and LSU’s slate is slightly tougher as they play at Mississippi State then host Auburn.