Ten wins and a seat at the table — that's the resume the Cougars just put together. Jumping from unranked all the way to #22 tells you everything about the direction of this program: upward, and fast. A 10-3 record doesn't happen by accident. It's the product of a team that found its identity, stacked wins, and forced the voters to pay attention. Trending: unmistakably higher. The Cougars aren't just happy to be here — they're building something, and the rest of the country is starting to notice.
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