College football has been absolute carnage the last few weeks, with major upsets shaking the polls week after week.

But after three top-10 teams lost in Week 7, and three more between No. 10 and LSU at No. 18 , the Tigers did their part to move up and keep its playoff hopes alive before the toughest stretch of the season .

LSU jumped up to No. 15, after dismantling Auburn 38-17 on Saturday, making a significant jump in the rankings.

The SEC is Wide Open

Oct 17, 2026; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin celebrates during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

LSU sits at 3-2 in conference play, the same number of losses as seven other teams.

But only two one-loss teams remain above the swarm of two-loss teams in the conference: No. 3 Georgia and No.…