Quick Summary
- Georgetown (14-1-1) is No. 1 in the latest United Soccer Coaches poll, which runs through games of Nov. 1, 2026. The Hoyas moved up one spot.
- SMU slips to No. 2 but is still without a loss at 12-0-3.
- Portland jumps five spots to No. 7, West Virginia climbs four to No. 9, and Marshall rises seven places to No. 14.
- UMKC falls seven spots to No. 12 after sitting at No. 5 in the previous poll.
- ACC and Big Ten programs hold eight of the 15 spots.
The latest men’s college soccer rankings have a new leader. Georgetown moved from second to first in the United Soccer Coaches Division I poll, swapping places with SMU men’s soccer. Below are the Top 15, the biggest movers, how the conferences stack up and what to watch as the regular season winds down.
Men’s College Soccer Rankings: The Top 15
These men’s college soccer rankings come from the United Soccer Coaches poll, as published by NCAA.com. Records are listed as wins-losses-ties.
| Rank | Team | Record | Prev. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown | 14-1-1 | 2 |
| 2 | SMU | 12-0-3 | 1 |
| 3 | Clemson | 12-2-2 | 3 |
| 4 | Indiana | 13-1-3 | 4 |
| 5 | Akron | 10-1-4 | 6 |
| 6 | Washington | 10-3-3 | 7 |
| 7 | Portland | 10-3-2 | 12 |
| 8 | Louisville | 12-2-3 | 10 |
| 9 | West Virginia | 9-2-4 | 13 |
| 10 | Creighton | 11-1-5 | 9 |
| 11 | Maryland | 10-4-1 | 11 |
| 12 | UMKC | 11-3-2 | 5 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 10-2-4 | 19 |
| 14 | Marshall | 9-2-4 | 21 |
| 15 | Wake Forest | 11-4-2 | 16 |
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Georgetown Takes Over at the Top
Georgetown is 14-1-1 and has one loss on its record. The Hoyas climbed one spot to No. 1 while SMU dropped one spot to No. 2. The Mustangs still have no losses, but their ledger shows 12-0-3, and the three ties are why the Hoyas have more wins. Georgetown competes in the Big East, and SMU plays in the ACC.
Behind them, Clemson (12-2-2) held at No. 3 and Indiana (13-1-3) held at No. 4. The Tigers and the Hoosiers did not move, so the Top 4 is the same four programs as in the prior poll, with only the first two places swapped.
Biggest Movers in the Poll
The Top 15 had plenty of motion below the leaders:
- Marshall rose from No. 21 to No. 14, the biggest climb in the Top 15 (9-2-4).
- Wisconsin jumped six spots, from No. 19 to No. 13 (10-2-4).
- Portland moved from No. 12 to No. 7 (10-3-2).
- West Virginia went from No. 13 to No. 9 (9-2-4).
- UMKC fell seven spots, from No. 5 to No. 12 (11-3-2).
- Creighton slid one spot to No. 10 and now has a loss, at 11-1-5.
The Akron Zips (10-1-4) moved up from sixth to fifth, and Louisville (12-2-3) improved from tenth to eighth. Washington (10-3-3) moved from seventh to sixth, and Portland made the largest jump of any team in the Top 10.
Conference Picture: ACC and Big Ten Lead
Four ACC teams are in the Top 15: SMU, Clemson, Louisville and Wake Forest. The Big Ten also has four: Indiana, Washington, Maryland and Wisconsin. The Big East has two, Georgetown and Creighton. That gives the ACC and Big Ten eight of the 15 spots between them. Maryland (10-4-1) held steady at No. 11.
Poll position is not the same as an NCAA tournament bid. The poll is a coaches’ ranking, so treat it as a snapshot of how coaches see the teams, not a seeding list.
Teams to Know in the Bottom Third of the Top 15
The back end of the poll is tightly packed. UMKC (11-3-2) has the same 11 wins as Creighton, but three losses. Maryland (10-4-1) has four losses and still sits at No. 11, which shows how much coaches value results against strong opponents. Wisconsin (10-2-4) has only two losses and four ties, and Marshall (9-2-4) has two losses as well. Wake Forest (11-4-2) moved up one spot to No. 15 even with four losses, the same number as Maryland.
For fans who follow the sport closely, these records are a reminder that a ranking is built from more than wins. Ties, losses and strength of schedule all shape how coaches vote, and a team with two losses can sit above a team with four.
What to Watch Next
Every result carries more weight at this point of the season. Teams that dropped, such as UMKC and Creighton, have a chance to recover with a strong finish. Teams on the rise, including Marshall and Wisconsin, now have to show the jump was not a one-week blip. Georgetown and SMU are close enough that the No. 1 spot could change hands again in the next poll.
For more soccer coverage, see our women’s soccer rankings and the Big Ten women’s soccer tournament preview. You can also compare schools on the RallyFuel NIL Score leaderboard, and if you want to learn the terms, check the NIL glossary.
FAQ
Who is No. 1 in men’s college soccer right now?
Georgetown (14-1-1) is No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches Division I poll through games of Nov. 1, 2026. SMU is second at 12-0-3.
Is SMU still unbeaten?
SMU has not lost this season. Its record is 12-0-3, which includes three ties.
Which conference has the most teams in the Top 15?
The ACC and the Big Ten each have four teams in the Top 15. The Big East has two.
Who made the biggest jump?
Marshall made the biggest move among the ranked teams shown here, rising seven spots from No. 21 to No. 14.
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