Power Rankings: The 4-team race for No. 1
ESPN • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Arizona, Duke, Michigan, and Iowa State are all contenders for the top spot in this week's power rankings, according to ESPN. The article discusses the merits of each team's case for being ranked No. 1.
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Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
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