Wolverines Ascend to No. 1 as Volunteers Storm Up the Poll

The Wolverines sit atop the poll at 37-3, jumping from third to first and leapfrogging a Blue Devils squad that held the throne at 35-3 but now sits fourth. Michigan's résumé earned the bump — and it came at Duke's expense.

The Volunteers are the poll's biggest mover, catapulting from 23rd all the way to 12th behind a 25-12 campaign that clearly resonated with voters. The Huskies also surged, rising from seventh to second at 34-6, while the Fighting Illini climbed from 13th to fifth.

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs carry a staggering 31-4 record yet dropped six spots to 18th — a reminder that the poll rewards who you beat, not just how often. The Cavaliers (30-6) took an even steeper tumble, falling from ninth to 17th. Two newcomers cracked the rankings: the Hawkeyes at 15th and the Longhorns at 22nd, both entering from outside the poll. The race at the top is razor-thin, with four teams separated by just three wins — and the Wolverines holding the edge.