AP men's college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown - ESPN

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 remain 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.

Let's run through statistical highlights and the next game for each of the Top 25 teams.

All times Eastern. All stats courtesy of ESPN Research unless otherwise noted.

Previous polls: Preseason | Week 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Previous ranking: 1

2025-26 record: 14-0

Stat to know: One of six unbeaten teams in Division I, the Wildcats' 14-game win streak is tied for their third longest to start a season in program history. They had 21 straight wins in 2013-14, 16 straight in 1931-32 and 14 straight in 2012-13.

What's next: Wednesday vs. Kansas State, 9 p.m., FS1

Previous ranking: 2

2025-26 record: 13-0

Stat to know: The Wolverines are 3-0 against AP-ranked teams this season, winning all of them by 30 or more points. That makes them the first team in AP poll history with three straight 30-point wins against AP-ranked teams. They are the third team in AP poll history with three 30-point wins against ranked teams in a season, joining 1993-94 Minnesota and 1996-97 Kentucky.

What's next: Tuesday @ Penn State, 7 p.m., FS1

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) —