There’s a new No. 1 in town — again. Texas A&M was dethroned from the top spot after suffering a run-rule loss to Missouri. This week’s top crown goes to Tennessee. The Lady Vols are coming off a series sweep over Auburn and ride into Week 12 on a five-game win streak.
Oregon has jumped one spot to No. 5 after taking two games against UCLA. Later down our poll, Liberty dropped out of the top 25, and Grand Canyon found its way in.
Which teams rose the most? Which teams slid after Week 11?
Here’s this week’s ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate top 25 ranking, plus who and what to watch.
Play of the week
Oregon made a huge statement over the weekend, winning its series against UCLA. Check out Kai Luschar’s diving catch to close out the inning and keep UCLA from doing further damage.
ALL OUT EFFORT ON THIS CATCH 👏#NCAASoftball #SCTop10 x 🎥 B1G+ / @OregonSB
— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) April 20, 2025
Player to watch
Taylor Shumaker, OF, Florida
Shumaker is tied for third in RBIs (68) and runs (58) in the nation, and she leads the No. 6 Gators with 16 home runs. Can you believe she’s just a freshman?! In Game 2 of last weekend’s series against Alabama, she had six RBIs and blasted a season-best two homers with a .370 batting average. This upcoming weekend’s series against LSU will be one to watch to see how Shumaker handles a Tigers team that looks to bounce back after losing a series to Texas.
Series to watch
No. 9 Arkansas at No. 2 Texas A&M
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Friday: 7 p.m. ET on SECN+
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Saturday: 5 p.m. ET on SECN+
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Sunday: 1 p.m. ET on SEC Network
The Razorbacks and the Aggies are two of the hottest teams in softball right now. Arkansas’ bats are led by Bri Ellis, who is in the midst of a legendary senior season. Her 22 home runs are tied for second-most in the nation, she’s hitting .490 in 102 at-bats, and she just received an AUSL golden ticket to be drafted to the inaugural season. Texas A&M ace Emiley Kennedy leads the charge with a 2.77 ERA in 113.2 innings of work. She has tossed 107 strikeouts so far this season, and boasts a 16-3 record. This showdown represents the best softball that the SEC has to offer.
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Week 11 Top 25
Here is the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 ranking, plus each team’s record and next game.
All times Eastern.
1. Tennessee
Previous rank: 2
Record: 37-9
Next game: vs. Clemson, Tuesday at 6 p.m. on ESPNU
2. Texas A&M
Previous rank: 1
Record: 39-6
Next game: vs. Louisiana, Tuesday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network
3. Texas
Previous rank: 3
Record: 41-6
Next game: at Oklahoma State, Wednesday at 8 p.m. on ESPNU/ESPN+
4. Oklahoma
Previous rank: 4
Record: 39-5
Next game: vs. Texas, Friday at 6 p.m. on ESPNU
5. Oregon
Previous rank: 6
Record: 41-5
Next game: at Indiana, Friday at 6 p.m.
6. Florida
Previous rank: 7
Record: 39-10
Next game: vs. South Florida, Wednesday at 6 p.m. on SECN+
7. Florida State
Previous rank: 8
Record: 40-6
Next game: at Louisville, Friday at 6 p.m. on ACC Extra
8. UCLA
Previous rank: 5
Record: 41-7
Next game: vs. Long Beach State, Tuesday at 9 p.m.
9. Arkansas
Previous rank: 10
Record: 34-9
Next game: at Texas A&M, Friday at 7 p.m. on SECN+
10. LSU
Previous rank: 9
Record: 36-10
Next game: vs. McNeese, Tuesday at 7 p.m. on SECN+
11. South Carolina
Previous rank: 12
Record: 35-11
Next game: vs. Winthrop, Wednesday at 6 p.m. on SECN+
12. Texas Tech
Previous rank: 14
Record: 36-10
Next game: vs. UT Arlington, Wednesday at 6 p.m. on ESPN+
13. Arizona
Previous rank: 13
Record: 37-9
Next game: vs. New Mexico State, Tuesday at 6 p.m. on ESPN+
14. Virginia Tech
Previous rank: 11
Record: 37-7
Next game: at Cal, Thursday at 6 p.m. on ACC Extra
15. Alabama
Previous rank: T17
Record: 31-18
Next game: at Alabama State, Tuesday at 6 p.m.
16. Stanford
Previous rank: 16
Record: 32-9
Next game: at Sacramento State, Tuesday at 7 p.m. on ESPN+
17. Mississippi State
Previous rank: 15
Record: 33-11
Next game: at Kentucky, Friday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network
18. Duke
Previous rank: T17
Record: 34-14
Next game: at Campbell, Wednesday at 5 p.m.
19. Clemson
Previous rank: 19
Record: 37-12
Next game: at Tennessee, Tuesday at 6 p.m. on ESPNU
20. Ole Miss
Previous rank: 20
Record: 33-12
Next game: vs. Tennessee, Friday at 7 p.m.
21. Nebraska
Previous rank: 21
Record: 33-11
Next game: at Washington, Friday at 9 p.m.
22. Ohio State
Previous rank: 24
Record: 37-10-1
Next game: at Ohio, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN+
23. Oklahoma State
Previous rank: 22
Record: 27-15
Next game: vs. Texas, Wednesday at 8 p.m. on ESPNU/ESPN+
24. Georgia
Previous rank: 23
Record: 28-17
Next game: at Georgia Tech, Tuesday at 8 p.m. on ACC Network
25. Grand Canyon
Previous rank: NR
Record: 37-6
Next game: vs. Utah Tech, Friday at 10 p.m. on ESPN+
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