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Cardinals Holding Steady at No. 23

The Cardinals maintain their spot in the rankings with a battle-tested 24-11 record.

D1Ball StaffThursday, July 16, 2026

No movement this week — and sometimes that's the loudest statement of all. The Cardinals sit firm at No. 23, unchanged from their previous ranking, with 24 wins against 11 losses. That's a team that found its floor and refused to drop below it.

A 24-11 mark tells you this group has been tested, has taken some punches, and keeps showing up. Holding rank isn't stagnation; it's stability. The Cardinals aren't skyrocketing, but they're not slipping either. Right now, they're exactly who the voters think they are — and that consistency is a foundation worth trusting.

Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.

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