The Tigers (17-2) remain the undisputed No. 1, holding serve from last week and looking every bit the postseason favorite with the most wins in the poll. But the story isn't at the top — it's the chaos underneath. The Blue Devils rocketed from No. 13 to No. 4, the biggest jump in the entire Top 25, turning an 11-5 résumé into a top-five credential overnight and announcing themselves as a legitimate contender.
The hardest fall belongs to the Spiders, who tumbled five spots from No. 2 to No. 7 despite a sparkling 14-2 record — a reminder that the committee rewards trajectory and timing as much as raw wins. The Cavaliers took an even steeper dive, dropping from No. 4 all the way to No. 11. Meanwhile, the Orange climbed four spots to No. 3, and the Red Foxes (12-5) crashed the party at No. 20 after being unranked a week ago. The message is clear: the Tigers are the team, but the chase is wide open.
Data via ESPN · Summarized by D1Ball's editorial engine from official statistics.
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