The Wolverines are the story. At 37-3, Michigan climbed from No. 3 to claim the top spot, overtaking a Blue Devils team that slid from first to fourth despite a 35-3 mark — a reminder that in this race, someone is always coming.
The loudest move belongs to the Huskies, who vaulted five spots from No. 7 to No. 2 at 34-6. Right behind them, the Fighting Illini surged eight positions from 13th to fifth, making the biggest jump of any previously ranked team. The Volunteers crashed the party too, leaping eleven spots from No. 23 to No. 12.
At the bottom, the Hawkeyes and Longhorns entered at 15th and 22nd, while the Cavaliers tumbled eight spots to No. 17 and the Bulldogs dropped six to 18th. What the poll says is simple: the summit is crowded, and nobody's seat is safe.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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