MainPeanut25's Week 12 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | +2 |
| 2 | Purdue | +2 |
| 3 | Houston | -2 |
| 4 | Tennessee | +4 |
| 5 | Kansas State | +9 |
| 6 | Arizona | +4 |
| 7 | Texas | — |
| 8 | UCLA | -3 |
| 9 | Iowa State | — |
| 10 | TCU | +3 |
| 11 | Xavier | -5 |
| 12 | Kansas | -11 |
| 13 | Virginia | -1 |
| 14 | Marquette | +9 |
| 15 | Charleston | — |
| 16 | Auburn | — |
| 17 | Florida Atlantic | +5 |
| 18 | Baylor | +7 |
| 19 | Gonzaga | -8 |
| 20 | Clemson | -3 |
| 21 | UConn | -3 |
| 22 | Duke | NR |
| 23 | Providence | -2 |
| 24 | NC State | -5 |
| 25 | Miami (FL) | -5 |
Overall Rationale
Dropped: 24 Arkansas. Also considered (26–38): New Mexico, San Diego State, Arkansas, Indiana, Rutgers, Arizona State, Missouri, Kent State, North Carolina, Illinois, Saint Mary’s, Wake Forest, Michigan State