With an unblemished 12-0 record (6-0 Conference) and a Indy Invitational Tournament win, the Illinois Fighting Illini are the new #1 team in the country dethroning the University of Michigan.  Illinois received 10, first-place votes, while the University of Michigan, now the #3 team in the country, received a respectable 6 first-place votes.

Air Force remains at number 2, and after a very strong start, Syracuse University joins the Top 20, coming in at #17.

With the season in full-swing, lots of movement this week in the Rawlings Week 5 NCSA DI Top 20.  Check out where your team lands!

Next Poll Released: 10/23/25