"After a break in the last week of the 2025 calendar year, the men's AP Top 25 poll has returned in 2026. Nebraska rises from No. 13 to 10 while Michigan State falls from No. 9 to 12 -- the top 10 otherwise remains in tact, with Houston and Gonzaga swapping spots, and BYU rising one. Florida and USC fall out while SMU and UCF crack the rankings following big wins over North Carolina and Kansas, respectively."
"Previous ranking: 3 2025-26 record: 14-0 Stat to know: Another one of the six unbeatean teams in D-I this season, the Cyclones are tied with their 2013-14 selves for their best start in program history. The 14-game win streak is also tied for the second longest active win streak in D-I, with Miami (OH) -- only Nebraska has more with 18. What's next: Wednesday @ Baylor, 8 p.m., Peacock"
The men's AP Top 25 poll returned in 2026 after a late-2025 break. Nebraska climbed from No. 13 to No. 10 while Michigan State dropped from No. 9 to No. 12. Houston and Gonzaga swapped spots inside the top 10, and BYU rose one slot. Florida and USC fell out of the poll while SMU and UCF entered after big wins over North Carolina and Kansas, respectively. Several programs remain unbeaten, including a 14-0 Wildcats team, a 13-0 Wolverines squad with three dominant wins over ranked opponents, and a 14-0 Cyclones team with an extended win streak. Next opponents and game times are noted for each top-25 team.
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