Here at the ICT Zone our rankings are molded after Ric Flair's famous quote, "to be the man, you gotta beat the man." The week's ranking are based solely on the week's results so if a lower ranked team defeats a higher ranked team, the two teams automatically swap rankings.
Another week, another new top dawg in the country. SMU is now the best team in the country after defeating Evansville by two points. Who knows where things we end up by the end of the season. The other changes were Baylor to 18, Florida to 19, and Georgetown to 23. Next week will promises to be full of upsets.
This week saw the majority of teams taking part in mini tournaments all over the continent. It will be interesting to see how tournament results continue to shake up the top 25. For now, there are a few things knocking on the top 25 that could lock up a top 25 spot for their conference by the time conference season roles around.
The U.S. Soccer Federation released its analysis of men's and women's Division I college soccer last week. Their main argument is clear from the report's title: "Ensuring College Soccer Thrives in the Modern Era of College Athletics and the Changing U.S. Soccer Landscape."
It is extremely rare for sports fans to agree on anything, especially in 2025. In this day and age, sports discourse is often characterized by hyperbole, where judgments and extreme opinions are made swiftly. If a new player has one bad game or a slow start at a new club, they are quickly labeled a flop, waste, or garbage. If...
From a financial point of view, Caitlin Clark is becoming the most impactful athlete of the 21st century. The 23-year-old basketball star has redefined how popular women's sports can be and, most importantly, the revenue it can command.
