AP men's college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown

"The newest AP Top 25 poll is out, featuring all three remaining unbeaten teams for the first time this season: Arizona (No. 1), Nebraska (No. 7) and Miami (OH) (No. 25). The RedHawks are ranked for the first time in 27 years. The Wildcats are the unanimous No. 1 for the first time, receiving all 61 votes. UConn, Michigan, Purdue and Duke round out the top-5, with Iowa State falling to No. 9 after two consecutive losses this past week. Michigan State replaces Vanderbilt as the final team in the top-10, after the Commodores also lost both games this past week."

"North Carolina fell the furthest (eight spots), followed by the Cyclones (seven), Commodores (five) and Louisville and Georgia (three each). Tennessee, Utah State and Seton Hall dropped out, and were replaced by Kansas, Saint Louis and the RedHawks. Clemson saw the biggest rise in the rankings (four spots), with Texas Tech and Florida each rising three spots."

"Let's take a look at the full Week 11 rankings, and what's next for each team. All times Eastern. All stats courtesy of ESPN Research unless otherwise noted. Previous ranking: 1 2025-26 record: 18-0 Stat to know: The Wildcats have trailed for just 11:57 total in conference play this season. What's next: Wednesday vs. Cincinnati, 9 p.m., FSI Editor's Picks Previous ranking: 3 2025-26 record: 18-1 Stat to know: This is the Huskies' seventh season starting 18-1 or better since 1980. The last time: the 2008-09 season, when they made 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 won nine straight games on the road or at neutral sites, its second-longest win streak in the past 35 years. It makes the Wolverines one of six teams to remain undefeated away from home this season, along with Arizona, Nebraska, Miami (OH), Purdue and UConn. What's next: Tuesday vs. Indiana, 7 p.m., Peacock"

Arizona sits as the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25, with Nebraska and Miami (OH) joining as the only remaining unbeaten teams. Miami (OH) is ranked for the first time in 27 years. UConn, Michigan, Purdue and Duke occupy the next spots, while Iowa State dropped after consecutive losses. Michigan State moved into the top 10 replacing Vanderbilt after the Commodores’ losses. North Carolina experienced the largest fall, and Tennessee, Utah State and Seton Hall dropped out, replaced by Kansas, Saint Louis and Miami (OH). Several teams recorded notable rises and upcoming matchups are listed.

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