There’s little movement in the sixth season edition of the men’s AP Top 25 poll.
Arizona retained its No. 1 spot, with no changes in the top 10 other than Gonzaga and Houston swapping the Nos. 7 and 8 spots.
And after three new entrants to last week’s poll, only one new team joins this week’s top 25, with Georgia edging out UCLA.
Let’s look at statistical highlights and the next game for each of the Top 25 teams.
Eastern all the time. All statistics are courtesy of ESPN Research unless otherwise noted.
Previous surveys: pre season , week 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
Previous ranking: 1
2025-26 records: 9-0
Statistics to know: With Saturday’s 96–75 win over Alabama, Arizona became the first Division I program in AP poll history (since 1948–49) to win five games against ranked opponents in its first nine games of the season.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Abilene Christian, 9 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 2
2025-26 records: 10-0
Statistics to know: The Wolverines scored 100 points for the fifth time in 10 games with a 101-83 win over Maryland on Saturday, setting a record for most 100-point games in the first 10 games of a season in program history. The 1988–89 Michigan team also did so en route to winning the program’s only national title.
What will happen next: Sunday vs. La Salle, 4 p.m., Peacock
Previous ranking: 3
2025-26 records: 10-0
Statistics to know: Duke has not played since a December 6 win over Michigan State, the Blue Devils’ fourth win over an AP-ranked opponent this season, the program’s most wins within the first 10 games of a season since the AP Poll began in 1948–49.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Lipscomb, 9 p.m., ACC Network
Previous ranking: 4
2025-26 records: 11-0
Statistics to know: Iowa State is 11-0 for the third time in program history joining its 2014-15 and 2021-22 teams.
What will happen next: Sunday vs. Long Beach State, 6 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 5
2025-26 records: 10-1
Statistics to know: UConn has started 10–1 or better for the third time in four seasons, matching the start of the 2023–24 campaign that ended in a second consecutive national championship.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Butler, 8 p.m., Peacock
Previous ranking: 6
2025-26 records: 10-1
Statistics to know: Purdue won its 11th consecutive game against an unranked opponent with a 79-59 victory over Marquette on Saturday, the Boilermakers’ longest winning streak since the 2022-23 season.
What will happen next: Saturday vs. Auburn, 6:30 p.m., More
Previous ranking: 8
2025-26 records: 10-1
Statistics to know: All 10 of Gonzaga’s wins have been by double digits, the most of any Division I team this season.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. Campbell, 9 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 7
2025-26 records: 10-1
Statistics to know: Houston won its third game by 40 or more points with a 99-57 victory over New Orleans on Saturday, its most since the 2020-21 season.
What will happen next: Saturday vs. Arkansas, 5:30 p.m., CBS
Previous ranking: 9
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: Michigan State’s 76–72 win over Penn State is its smallest regular season win against a ranked team since 2022.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Toledo, 6:30 p.m., More
Previous ranking: 10
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: AJ DiBantsa Recorded his fifth game with 20 or more points with Saturday’s 26-point effort against UC Riverside, the most by any BYU freshman in the last 10 seasons. He became the second freshman in program history to reach 200 points in his first 10 career games, joining Danny Ainge (1977–78).
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Pacific, 9 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 11
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: Louisville’s six games with 90 or more points is the most in the ACC this season.
What will happen next: Tuesday at Tennessee, 7 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 14
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: North Carolina’s 9-1 start is its best since 2017-18. Caleb Wilson He had his fourth 20-point double-double of the season in Saturday’s win over South Carolina Upstate; No other Division I freshman has more than two.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. East Tennessee State, 8 p.m., ACC Network
Previous ranking: 15
2025-26 records: 10-0
Statistics to know: Vanderbilt is off to a 10–0 start for the first time since 2007–08 and earning its highest ranking since the 2011–12 preseason poll. Saturday’s 83-72 win over Central Arkansas was their ninth double-digit win of the season, the most in the Commodores’ first 10 games of the season since 2003.
What will happen next: Wednesday, Memphis, 7 p.m., ESPN2
Previous ranking: 17
2025-26 records: 8-2
Statistics to know: Arkansas avenged its Sweet 16 loss to Texas Tech with a 93-86 win over the Red Raiders on Saturday. It was the second time this season the Razorbacks had three 20-point scorers: trayvon brazil (24), carter knox (20) and Darius Acuff Jr.(20),
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Queens University, 9 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 23
2025-26 records: 11-0
Statistics to know: This is Nebraska’s first 11-0 start in program history – and its 15-game winning streak dating back to last season is the longest in school history. The Cornhuskers’ 83–80 victory over Illinois was their first win in a ranked matchup since March 9, 1991.
What will happen next: Sunday vs. North Dakota, 8 p.m., Big Ten Network
Previous ranking: 12
2025-26 records: 7-3
Statistics to know: lebron fillon jrIn Saturday’s loss to Arizona. ’s 24-point effort was his fourth 20-point game against an AP-ranked team this season, tying for the most all-time in Division I.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. South Florida, 8 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 19
2025-26 records: 8-3
Statistics to know: melvin council jrHe had a career-high 36 points in Saturday’s overtime win against NC State, tying for the second-most 3-pointers in program history with 9 of 15 attempts from beyond the arc,
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Towson, 9 p.m., ESPN2
Previous ranking: 13
2025-26 records: 8-3
Statistics to know: Illinois suffered its first home loss of the season with an 83–80 loss to Nebraska on Saturday. All three of its losses have come against ranked opponents (Alabama and UConn).
What will happen next: December 22 at Missouri, 8 p.m., FS1
Previous ranking: 16
2025-26 records: 7-3
Statistics to know: JT Toppin And Christian Anderson In Saturday’s loss to Arkansas, they became the second pair of teammates to score 25-plus points against a ranked opponent this season with their 30- and 26-point efforts, respectively. of arizona koa peat And jaden bradley The first to do so was in the Wildcats’ season-opening win over Florida.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Northern Colorado, 8 p.m., ESPN+
Previous ranking: 20
2025-26 records: 7-3
Statistics to know: Tennessee returns to action for the first time since Dec. 6, when it suffered its third consecutive loss after leading at halftime, the program’s longest streak since 2019-20. The Volunteers had won 10 consecutive games, taking the lead at halftime.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. Louisville, 7 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: 21
2025-26 records: 8-3
Statistics to know: Auburn recorded its 27th consecutive win against an unranked opponent with a 92-78 win over Chattanooga on Saturday.
What will happen next: Saturday vs. Purdue, 6:30 p.m., More
Previous ranking: 22
2025-26 records: 6-3
Statistics to know: Rick Pitino won his first contest against Iona since leaving the program in March 2023.
What will happen next: Tuesday vs. DePaul, 7 p.m., Peacock
Previous ranking: 18
2025-26 records: 6-4
Statistics to know: Florida made its season-high 50% field goals (27 of 54) in an 80-70 win over George Washington on Saturday.
What will happen next: Wednesday vs. St. Francis, 6:30 p.m., SEC Network
Previous ranking: 24
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: The 84-60 win over Maryland Eastern Shore last Tuesday was Virginia’s eighth consecutive win in home games against unranked non-conference opponents.
What will happen next: Saturday vs. Maryland, 6 p.m., ESPN
Previous ranking: uncategorized
2025-26 records: 9-1
Statistics to know: Georgia led the nation with an 84-65 win over Cincinnati on Saturday and averaged nearly 100 points per game, but struggled to maintain that pace after an 11-day break.
What will happen next: Thursday vs. Western Carolina, 7 p.m., SEC Network
