Elo Rankings
2026 Season
Aug 1, 2026
| # | Δ | Team | Conf | W-L | Rating | Δ Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Nebraska | Big Ten | 0-0 | 2384 | — |
| 2 | — | Kentucky | SEC | 0-0 | 2319 | — |
| 3 | — | Pitt | ACC | 0-0 | 2292 | — |
| 4 | — | Texas A&M | SEC | 0-0 | 2269 | — |
| 5 | — | Wisconsin | Big Ten | 0-0 | 2264 | — |
| 6 | — | Stanford | ACC | 0-0 | 2227 | — |
| 7 | — | Texas | SEC | 0-0 | 2225 | — |
| 8 | — | Creighton | Big East | 0-0 | 2214 | — |
| 9 | — | Arizona St. | Big 12 | 0-0 | 2190 | — |
| 10 | — | Louisville | ACC | 0-0 | 2164 | — |
| 11 | — | SMU | ACC | 0-0 | 2148 | — |
| 12 | — | Purdue | Big Ten | 0-0 | 2134 | — |
| 13 | — | Southern California | Big Ten | 0-0 | 2076 | — |
| 14 | — | Kansas | Big 12 | 0-0 | 2053 | — |
| 15 | — | Miami (FL) | ACC | 0-0 | 2045 | — |
| 16 | — | Penn St. | Big Ten | 0-0 | 2032 | — |
| 17 | — | Minnesota | Big Ten | 0-0 | 2027 | — |
| 18 | — | Indiana | Big Ten | 0-0 | 1976 | — |
| 19 | — | UNI | Missouri Valley | 0-0 | 1972 | — |
| 20 | — | San Diego | WCC | 0-0 | 1965 | — |
| 21 | — | Utah State | Pac-12 | 0-0 | 1959 | — |
| 22 | — | Baylor | Big 12 | 0-0 | 1943 | — |
| 23 | — | North Carolina | ACC | 0-0 | 1942 | — |
| 24 | — | Tennessee | SEC | 0-0 | 1940 | — |
| 25 | — | Western KY | Conference USA | 0-0 | 1937 | — |
| 26 | — | UCLA | Big Ten | 0-0 | 1933 | — |
| 27 | — | Cal Poly | Big West | 0-0 | 1931 | — |
| 28 | — | BYU | Big 12 | 0-0 | 1930 | — |
| 29 | — | Florida | SEC | 0-0 | 1928 | — |
| 30 | — | Kansas St | Big 12 | 0-0 | 1911 | — |
How these power rankings work
These rankings use an Elo rating system — the same approach used in chess, soccer, and many other sports. Every team starts the season with a base rating that updates after each match. Win a game you were expected to win and your rating barely moves; beat a stronger opponent and it jumps significantly. The magnitude of the shift depends entirely on how surprising the result was relative to the two teams' current ratings.
Unlike RPI, Elo doesn't require a winning record. A team that loses repeatedly to elite opponents can still carry a higher rating than one that beats weak competition. This makes it a better measure of team quality over a season, and a stronger predictor of head-to-head outcomes than raw win-loss percentage.
Rankings update overnight after results are finalized. Historical trends — how a team's rating has moved across the season — are available on the Trends page.