Purdue's Fall in Rankings After Blowout Loss; Michigan Climbs to No. 2

Purdue's significant blowout loss to Iowa State led to a dramatic fall in the AP Top 25 rankings, dropping them from the No. 1 spot to No. 6, as reported by IndyStar. This loss marked the end of Purdue's reign at the top after they held the position for four weeks, receiving no No. 1 votes in the latest release.

Meanwhile, Michigan capitalized on this opportunity, moving up from No. 3 to No. 2 with 19 first-place votes, their highest ranking since March 2021, according to WNDU. Other teams like Arizona and Iowa State also benefited from Purdue's misstep, with Arizona moving to No. 1 and Iowa State climbing to No. 4.

This shakeup in rankings highlights the volatility of college basketball, especially as teams prepare for the March Madness tournament.