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USF joins the top 25 at No. 11 after wins over two top-25 teams, while Florida drops out of the top 20 following a loss. The article highlights the latest college football rankings entering Week 3, noting significant upsets and team performances from the first two weeks.
The way-too-early Top 25 college basketball rankings for the 2024-25 season have been released, with Houston, Kansas, and Marquette leading the pack. Teams are awaiting NBA Draft decisions and transfer portal moves, and the rankings are subject to change as rosters evolve. Notable additions, departures, and key returns for each team are highlighted, providing an early glimpse into the potential landscape of college basketball for the upcoming season.
Arkansas remains at the top spot in the latest D1Baseball Top 25 Rankings after winning two of three games against Auburn, while Oregon State, Clemson, Texas A&M, and Tennessee round out the top five. Four new teams entered the rankings: South Carolina, NC State, Kansas State, and Kentucky, while TCU, Campbell, Auburn, and UCSB dropped out.
As the NCAA women's basketball tournament approaches, top contenders like South Carolina, Iowa, and Southern Cal are peaking at the right time, showcasing their ability to win even when not at their best. South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso hit a game-winning 3-pointer, Iowa's Caitlin Clark rallied her team to an overtime victory, and Notre Dame won its first ACC tournament championship under head coach Niele Ivey. These teams are proving their readiness for March Madness, with the top 25 rankings reflecting their strong performances.
Auburn's historic 101-61 victory over South Carolina propelled them into the top 10 of the college basketball rankings, marking their largest margin of victory against a top-25 opponent in history. Coach Bruce Pearl attributed the win to their exceptional shooting and disruptive defense. The Tigers' impressive performance pushed them to No. 9 in the updated rankings, causing North Carolina and Kansas to move down. With a 13-0 home record, Auburn is set to face Kentucky as 10-point favorites, as per KenPom.com's projections.
The post-2024 National Signing Day has led to significant changes in the college football landscape, with Georgia topping the post-NSD Top 25 rankings. Alabama's signing of 5-star receiver Ryan Williams and Ohio State's success in retaining key NFL-eligible players are notable highlights, while Arizona faces challenges following coaching changes and player departures. The upcoming spring transfer window is expected to bring further changes as teams prepare for the 2024 season.
With the expanded College Football Playoff, the focus shifts to the teams on the outskirts of the top 25 rankings that could potentially contend for a national championship. The article highlights 10 teams, including Iowa, Memphis, Boise State, and Liberty, that could be in contention for the CFP, emphasizing the changing landscape of college football and the potential for unexpected contenders to emerge.
Alabama football coach Nick Saban ranked top 25 college football teams in the final US LBM coaches poll, placing Alabama at No. 4 behind Michigan, Washington, and Texas, with Florida State at No. 8. Georgia rounded out the top five, and Saban's ballot mirrored the College Football Playoff four-team field. Alabama finished the season 12-2, making it back to the College Football Playoff semifinals and losing to Michigan in the Rose Bowl, receiving the No. 4 seed in the CFP for the eighth time in the playoff's existence.
ESPN's Mark Schlabach provides a "Way-Too-Early" look at the top 25 college football teams for the 2024 season, with Georgia, Texas, and Oregon leading the pack. The article highlights key losses and additions for each team, as well as their outlook for the upcoming season. Notable storylines include Georgia's strong recruiting class, Texas' transition to the SEC, and Michigan's uncertainty surrounding coach Jim Harbaugh.
Purdue reclaims the top spot in the college basketball rankings after defeating Arizona. Zach Edey's passing ability and Purdue's unselfishness make it difficult for opponents to defend. Other notable performances include Donovan Clingan of Connecticut, Hunter Dickinson of Kansas, Jamal Shead of Houston, and Ryan Kalkbrenner of Creighton. Memphis point guard Jahvon Quinerly showcased his impressive passing skills.
Kansas and UConn, the consecutive winners of the 2022 and 2023 NCAA Tournaments respectively, will face off in a highly anticipated nonconference game. Both teams are ranked in the top 10, with Kansas at No. 4 and UConn at No. 6 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings. Kansas coach Bill Self acknowledges UConn's strength and believes they have the potential to win another national championship. The game will feature the starting point guards from the past two national champions and is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
In Week 11 of college football, top-ranked teams faced off in key matchups, including No. 3 Michigan defeating No. 10 Penn State and No. 2 Georgia hosting No. 9 Ole Miss. Other notable games included No. 4 Florida State battling in-state rival Miami and No. 7 Texas facing TCU. Upsets were brewing as No. 18 Utah led No. 5 Washington at halftime, and UCF took a commanding lead over No. 15 Oklahoma State. In a rivalry game, Florida State and Miami were tied at halftime, while Missouri held a slight edge over Tennessee.
In Week 10 of college football, several top-ranked teams secured victories, including No. 1 Ohio State defeating Rutgers 35-16, No. 2 Georgia beating No. 12 Missouri 30-21, and No. 4 Florida State winning against Pitt 24-7. Other notable results include No. 7 Texas defeating No. 23 Kansas State in overtime, No. 11 Penn State dominating Maryland 51-15, and No. 22 Oklahoma State upsetting No. 9 Oklahoma 27-24. The College Football Playoff rankings will be announced on October 31.
Week 4 of college football features a top-10 matchup between No. 6 Ohio State and No. 9 Notre Dame, along with several other exciting games. The top 25 rankings for Week 4 include Georgia at No. 1, followed by Michigan, Texas, Florida State, and USC. Fans can follow along for scores, stats, and TV information for all top 25 games.
In Week 1 of college football, No. 6 USC defeated San Jose State 56-28, while No. 13 Notre Dame emerged victorious with a 42-3 win over Navy in Dublin, Ireland. No. 14 Utah also secured a 24-11 victory against Florida.