The Midshipmen sit at #23, slipping just one notch from #22 — but let's keep perspective. An 11-2 record for a service academy is the kind of season that makes you stop and appreciate everything right about college football. This is a team that earned every bit of respect the rankings have given them. A one-spot drop isn't a referendum; it's a nudge in a crowded field. The Midshipmen belong here, and their body of work speaks louder than any weekly shuffle. Eleven wins is a statement. The arrow isn't pointing down — it's pointing steady.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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