**LSU Cracks Top 10 in AP Rankings Following Overtime Triumph Over Ole Miss**

The LSU Tigers have surged into the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time this season. In an impressive leap, LSU moved up five spots to claim the No. 8 ranking after a thrilling 29-26 overtime victory against Ole Miss on Saturday night. This upward movement was the highest of any team following Week 7.

Entering the game, Ole Miss was ranked No. 9 but has now fallen to No. 18 after suffering their second loss of the season. Prior to this game, LSU had maintained the No. 13 spot in the rankings for the past two weeks. With a current record of 5-1 and 2-0 in the Southeastern Conference, LSU is set for a couple of challenging road games against Arkansas and Texas A&M. Texas A&M, sitting at No. 14 before their matchup with Mississippi State, will test LSU's staying power in the top 10.

On Saturday, LSU will face Arkansas, who boasts a 4-2 record and is 2-1 in the conference. The match in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium kicks off at 6 p.m. CT. Arkansas had a week off following their narrow 19-14 upset victory over Tennessee.

The win against Ole Miss has positioned LSU as a strong contender for the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, as they head into the second half of the regular season with significant momentum. For further updates on LSU sports, fans can subscribe to the newsletter available at theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter.