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No. 21 Miami (Ohio) rallied from a late deficit to beat Western Michigan 69-67 on a last-second layup by Trey Perry, extending its season-opening win streak to 29 games and keeping the RedHawks as the only undefeated Division I team.
No. 21 Miami (Ohio) rallied from a late nine-point hole to edge Western Michigan 69-67 on Trey Perry’s driving layup with 0:04 left, preserving the RedHawks’ 29-0 start and lone unbeaten status in Division I. Peter Suder led Miami with 18 points; Jayden Brewer paced WMU with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
After a 1-15 Big Ten season in 2022, Nebraska retooled under Fred Hoiberg with a culture reset and a no-middle, switch-heavy defense led by Nate Loenser. A lean, mostly self-made rotation — including walk-ons and transfers — has produced a 20-0 start, a No. 5 AP ranking, and a projected No. 2 NCAA seed, fueling optimism that the Huskers can finally win a March game.
Nebraska's men’s basketball team rose to No. 5 in the AP Top 25, the highest ranking for a Nebraska Division I program, riding a 20-0 start and a 24-game win streak as they head to a tough road test at No. 3 Michigan.
Top-ranked Arizona survived a late BYU push for an 86-83 road win over No. 13 BYU, improving to 21-0 and tying the program’s best-ever start. Brayden Burries scored a career-high 29 and sealed it with a late blocked attempt on Robert Wright after Wright drove the lane; Jaden Bradley added 26 as BYU stayed competitive with 13 threes, but Arizona held on despite a late scare.
No. 1 Arizona improved to 20-0 with an 88-53 win over West Virginia, powering 10 made 3-pointers and receiving 22 points from Brayden Burries while Motiejus Krivas added a double-double (11 points, 12 rebounds). The Wildcats led 43-23 at halftime and never allowed WVU to mount a serious comeback, shooting 52.5% to WVU’s 34.4%. Arizona dominated both ends, maintaining scoring runs and extending its unblemished start; next up is a trip to BYU on Big Monday.
The 10th-ranked Nebraska basketball team remained undefeated at 15-0 with a 72-69 win over Ohio State, thanks to a late 9-0 run and strong performances from all players, including clutch free throws by Lawrence. Nebraska's balanced offense and strong rebounding helped secure the victory, marking their best start in school history and their first top-10 ranking since 1966.
The 10th-ranked Nebraska basketball team remained undefeated at 15-0 with a 72-69 win over Ohio State, rallying from a late deficit with a decisive 9-0 run, and extending their best start in school history while showcasing balanced scoring and strong rebounding.
The latest men's college basketball Power 37 rankings see BYU entering the top 10 after a strong start in the Big 12, while Michigan State drops to No. 13 following a loss to Nebraska. The rankings highlight ongoing team performances and shifts as conference play begins, with notable teams like Arizona, Michigan, and UConn maintaining top positions, and Miami (Ohio) emerging as an undefeated surprise at 15-0.
The Nebraska women's basketball team, ranked 12th, is set to close their non-conference schedule with a game against Cal Baptist, as they aim for their 12th consecutive win to start the season. The Huskers, who are undefeated at 11-0, are one of only three NCAA Division I schools with both men's and women's teams undefeated this season. They have been prolific offensively, scoring at least 80 points in all games, and are tied to school records with multiple 100-point games. The game features a matchup between two strong teams, with Nebraska's top scorer Britt Prince leading the charge, and is part of a doubleheader at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
No. 2 Indiana football narrowly defeated Penn State 27-24 with a last-minute touchdown catch by Omar Cooper Jr., maintaining their undefeated record and securing their first win at Penn State's Beaver Stadium, while Penn State's season continues to decline with a sixth straight loss.
Haynes King, a resilient and tough quarterback at Georgia Tech, is leading the team to an undefeated start and a potential College Football Playoff run, exemplifying grit and determination shaped by his tough upbringing and overcoming adversity including injuries and transfers.
The Buffalo Bills, despite being undefeated and leading the AFC, are facing criticism for their inconsistent play, especially on defense and offense, but analysts see potential for improvement as key players return from injury and suspension.
The Eagles remained undefeated at 4-0 by narrowly defeating the Buccaneers 31-25, who fell to 3-1 despite a strong second-half comeback and impressive yardage gains, but ultimately fell short due to turnovers and strategic plays by the Eagles.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are undefeated after three games despite significant injuries to key players, including Mike Evans and the offensive line. Their resilience and close wins suggest they will become even stronger once fully healthy, making them a tough team to beat later in the season.