Rank | Team | Reason |
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1 |
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Someone has to beat them before they drop |
2 |
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Toss up between them and Duke here, and Kansas has the win |
3 |
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4 |
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They have the most impressive win of the year so far |
5 |
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Best resume |
6 |
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Probably #1 without the IPFW loss |
7 |
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One loss to a good team |
8 |
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Whoever wins their matchup with Kentucky probably ends up in the top 3 next week |
9 |
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They've blown out everyone on route to a perfect record |
10 |
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Another perfect record, some impressive wins |
11 |
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Good wins against Purdue and Wichita St, gave Baylor a good run in their only loss |
12 |
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One loss, beat Virginia on the road |
13 |
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No big wins yet, still a very talented group |
14 |
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Losses to good groups, solid opportunity against Notre Dame this week |
15 |
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Their biggest win doesn't look as big |
16 |
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17 |
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Maybe generous here after back to back losses |
18 |
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Still unbeaten |
19 |
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They look legit after playing Nova tough |
20 |
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Statement game against Florida, still only one loss |
21 |
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Unfortunate loss at Indiana State, recovered nicely against Cincinnati |
22 |
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Missed their chance for a big win, but they have dominated almost everyone |
23 |
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The Arlington loss stings, but they'll have another shot to prove they're a top 15 program |
24 |
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Also lacking a marquee win |
25 |
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26. USC, 27. Maryland, 28. Cincinnati, 29. Colorado, 30. Florida |