The latest AP Top 25 poll has been released, showcasing all three unbeaten teams for the first time in this season: Arizona (No. 1), Nebraska (No. 7) and Miami (Ohio) (No. 25). The RedHawks have made the rankings for the first time in 27 years.
The Wildcats stand as the unanimous No. 1 for the first time this season, garnering all 61 votes. UConn, Michigan, Purdue, and Duke complete the top five, while Iowa State drops to No. 9 following two back-to-back losses last week. Michigan State takes the place of Vanderbilt as the last team in the top 10, as the Commodores also fell in both games over the week.
North Carolina experienced the steepest decline (eight spots), trailed by the Cyclones (seven), Commodores (five), and both Louisville and Georgia (three each). Tennessee, Utah State, and Seton Hall exited the rankings, making way for Kansas, Saint Louis, and the RedHawks.
Clemson made the most significant ascent in the rankings (four spots), as Texas Tech and Florida each improved by three spots.
Let’s delve into the complete Week 11 rankings and what lies ahead for each team.
All times Eastern. All stats provided by ESPN Research unless noted otherwise.
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Previous ranking: 1
2025-26 record: 18-0
Stat to know: The Wildcats have only trailed for a total of 11:57 in conference action this season.
What’s next: Wednesday vs. Cincinnati, 9 p.m., FSI
Previous ranking: 3
2025-26 record: 18-1
Stat to know: This marks the Huskies’ seventh season starting with an 18-1 record or better since 1980. The last occurrence was in 2008-09 when they reached the Final Four.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Villanova, 12:30 p.m., Fox
Previous ranking: 4
2025-26 record: 16-1
Stat to know: Michigan has secured nine consecutive victories away from home or at neutral venues, their second-longest win streak in the last 35 years. The Wolverines are among six teams that remain unbeaten on the road this season, alongside Arizona, Nebraska, Miami (Ohio), Purdue, and UConn.
What’s next: Tuesday vs. Indiana, 7 p.m., Peacock
Previous ranking: 5
2025-26 record: 17-1
Stat to know: Purdue has recorded 17 consecutive wins against unranked teams, its longest streak since 1986-87, when it won 20 straight games.
What’s next: Tuesday @ UCLA, 10 p.m., Peacock
Previous ranking: 6
2025-26 record: 17-1
Stat to know: Cameron Boozer has achieved two double-doubles scoring 30 points this season, the most for a Duke freshman since Zion Williamson recorded four in the 2018-19 season. Boozer has also accumulated three career games scoring 30 points; his father, Carlos, had two during his three years at Durham.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Wake Forest, 5:45 p.m., The CW Network
Previous ranking: 7
2025-26 record: 17-1
Stat to know: The Cougars hold a 43-1 (.977) home record over the past three years, holding the highest winning percentage at home among major conference teams during that period.
What’s next: Saturday @ Texas Tech, 6:30 p.m., ESPN
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Previous ranking: 8
2025-26 record: 18-0
Stat to know: The Cornhuskers are 7-0 in conference play for the first time since the 1965-66 season.
What’s next: Wednesday vs. Washington, 9 p.m., BTN
Previous ranking: 9
2025-26 record: 19-1
Stat to know: Gonzaga has achieved 11 victories by a margin of 20 or more points this season, tying with Arizona and Saint Louis for the most such outcomes in Division I.
What’s next: Wednesday vs. Pepperdine, 9 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 2
2025-26 record: 16-2
Stat to know: Iowa State is the first team in Big 12 history to begin with a 15-0 record or better before facing back-to-back losses to unranked teams. The Cyclones have now suffered defeats as an AP top-15 team to unranked Cincinnati in football, women’s basketball, and men’s basketball this season.
What’s next: Tuesday vs. UCF, 7 p.m., CBSSN
Previous ranking: 12
2025-26 record: 16-2
Stat to know: Michigan State boasts 18 consecutive victories against unranked teams, marking their longest such streak since a 23-game run from 2012-13 to 2013-14.
What’s next: Tuesday @ Oregon, 9 p.m., FS1
Previous ranking: 13
2025-26 record: 15-3
Stat to know: Illinois has notched five straight wins against conference rivals, their longest such streak since winning six in a row from December 3, 2021, to January 14, 2022.
What’s next: Wednesday vs. Maryland, 7 p.m., BTN
Previous ranking: 15
2025-26 record: 14-4
Stat to know: JT Toppin has the longest ongoing double-double streak in D-I with seven consecutive games. He holds 43 career double-doubles, ranking second among active players (Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg has 48).
What’s next: Tuesday @ Baylor, 9 p.m., Peacock
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Previous ranking: 11
2025-26 record: 16-2
Stat to know: BYU has yet to win against just two Big 12 teams since joining the league in 2023-24: Texas Tech (0-4) and Houston (0-2).
What’s next: Saturday vs. Utah, 5:30 p.m., Fox
Previous ranking: 16
2025-26 record: 16-2
Stat to know: Virginia has secured at least 16 of its initial 18 games of the season for the first time since starting 17-1 in the 2018-19 season (when they secured the national title).
What’s next: Saturday vs. North Carolina, 2 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 10
2025-26 record: 16-2
Stat to know: Vanderbilt is among three SEC programs over the last 45 years to commence with a record of 15-0 or better, only to lose two consecutive games afterwards. The Commodores have accomplished this feat twice in that duration (also in 2007-08).
What’s next: Tuesday @ Arkansas, 9 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 19
2025-26 record: 13-5
Stat to know: This marks the first instance in the program’s history that Florida has scored over 90 points in four consecutive games against SEC opponents.
What’s next: Tuesday vs. LSU, 7 p.m., ESPN2
Previous ranking: 18
2025-26 record: 13-5
Stat to know: Alabama has now achieved three victories after trailing by double digits at halftime since Nate Oats assumed coaching duties in the 2019-20 season. (During this time, they have also lost 15 such games.)
What’s next: Saturday vs. Tennessee, 8:30 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 22
2025-26 record: 16-3
Stat to know: Clemson currently boasts a 6-0 record in conference play, marking their second-best start since joining the ACC.
What’s next: Tuesday vs. NC State, 7 p.m., ACCN
Previous ranking: Unranked
2025-26 record: 13-5
Stat to know: Darryn Peterson averages 0.798 points per minute, the second highest in Big 12 history (minimum five games and 20 minutes played per team game), behind Kansas State’s Michael Beasley (0.832 in 2007-08). Peterson also ranks third in points per minute among any major conference players over the last 30 seasons, following Marquette’s Markus Howard (0.837 in 2019-20) and Beasley. This season, Peterson only trails Tarleton’s Dior Johnson for the highest points per minute in D-I (0.967).
What’s next: Tuesday @ Colorado, 11 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 17
2025-26 record: 13-5
Stat to know: Darius Acuff Jr. has recorded points in double figures for 18 consecutive games. This streak is the fourth-longest achieved by an SEC freshman since the past 20 seasons, trailing Vanderbilt’s AJ Ogilvy (2007-08), Auburn’s Mustapha Heron (2016-17), and Kentucky’s Malik Monk (2016-17).
What’s next: Tuesday vs. Vanderbilt, 9 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 21
2025-26 record: 15-3
Stat to know: Georgia has won two of its last three matchups against ranked opponents after previously losing the last eight.
What’s next: Tuesday @ Missouri, 9 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 14
2025-26 record: 14-4
Stat to know: North Carolina holds a record of 1-6 in games played in the Pacific Time Zone during five seasons under Hubert Davis.
What’s next: Wednesday vs. Notre Dame, 7 p.m., ESPN2
Previous ranking: 20
2025-26 record: 13-5
Stat to know: Louisville has achieved five games of scoring over 100 points this season, equaling the second-most in a single season in program history.
What’s next: Saturday vs. Virginia Tech, 3:30 p.m., The CW Network
Previous ranking: Unranked
2025-26 record: 17-1
Stat to know: The Billikens have achieved 11 consecutive victories since their loss to Stanford in Palm Springs, California, in November.
What’s next: Tuesday @ Duquesne, 7 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: Unranked
2025-26 record: 19-0
Stat to know: Miami (Ohio) has now achieved a tie for the second-longest single-season winning streak in MAC history. The only longer streak belongs to the 2001-02 Kent State, which featured future Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates.
What’s next: Tuesday @ Kent State, 7 p.m., ESPN+
