54321Newcomb's Week 17 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | - |
| 2 | UCLA | - |
| 3 | Alabama | - |
| 4 | Kansas | - |
| 5 | Marquette | +1 |
| 6 | Arizona | -1 |
| 7 | Baylor | +4 |
| 8 | Purdue | -3 |
| 9 | Texas | - |
| 10 | Gonzaga | +4 |
| 11 | Kansas State | +4 |
| 12 | Miami (FL) | -2 |
| 13 | Saint Mary's | -1 |
| 14 | Tennessee | -1 |
| 15 | San Diego State | +2 |
| 16 | UConn | +7 |
| 17 | Xavier | -1 |
| 18 | Virginia | -10 |
| 19 | Providence | - |
| 20 | Texas A&M | - |
| 21 | Indiana | NEW |
| 22 | Maryland | NEW |
| 23 | Florida Atlantic | +1 |
| 24 | Northwestern | -6 |
| 25 | Kentucky | NEW, Dropped Out: Iowa State(21), Creighton(22), Boise State(25) |
Overall Rationale
Next 5: Pitt, TCU, Boise State, Nevada, USC