The third AP Top 25 poll of the 2025-26 season was released Monday, and despite a push from Arizona , Purdue remains the No. 1-ranked team. The Boilermakers leapfrogged Houston last week for the top spot in the poll after recording a statement win over Alabama and received 46 first-place votes this week to remain No. 1.

Arizona comes off a statement 71-67 win on the road over UConn . The Wildcats jumped two spots to No. 2 and received 11 first-place votes in the poll. Houston also received first-place votes.

The Wildcats boast arguably the nation's best résumé so far. Arizona already has wins over Florida , UCLA and, most recently, UConn. The Wildcats face Auburn and Alabama before the calendar turns to the new year.

Speaking of Alabama, Nate Oats' team jumped back into

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