Kansas Tops AP Basketball Poll; Indiana No. 5 in Football

Kansas maintained its top position in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll after a narrow victory over North Carolina, with Alabama and UConn following in the unchanged top three. Meanwhile, Indiana Hoosiers football team achieved their highest ranking since 1967, reaching No. 5 in the AP poll following a victory over Michigan, marking a historic 10-0 season. Washington State climbed to No. 19 in the AP football poll, aided by losses from higher-ranked teams like LSU and Iowa State, potentially positioning themselves for a College Football Playoff spot. Gonzaga and Auburn made significant advances in basketball, ranking fourth and fifth, respectively, after notable wins. St. John's returned to the basketball rankings at No. 22, marking a comeback for coach Rick Pitino, whose last appearance in the Top 25 was with Louisville in the 2016-17 season.