Omaha, Neb. -- After a 1-1 road draw against Akron on Sunday, October 11, Creighton Men's Soccer has risen to No. 5 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, announced on Tuesday, October 13. Akron's new ranking at No. 9 means the BIG EAST now boasts three teams in the Top 10, including Georgetown at No. 3 and Creighton at No. 5.
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This marks the Bluejays' second highest ranking of the season; they reached No. 4 on September 29. Creighton remains one of only four undefeated teams in Division I soccer. They will face No. 21 Xavier on Thursday, October 15, at 5:00 PM in Cincinnati. The other undefeated teams are top-ranked SMU and No. 2 Indiana.
In the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Men's Rankings released on October 13, the standings are as follows:
1. SMU (8 first-place votes) - 200 points (10-0-1)
2. Indiana - 190 points (11-0-2)
3. Georgetown - 182 points (10-1-1)
4. Clemson - 177 points (10-2-1)
5. Creighton - 165 points (10-0-4)
6. South Carolina - 163 points (8-1-2)
7. Pittsburgh - 152 points (7-2-2)
8. Louisville - 147 points (10-1-2)
9. Akron - 136 points (7-1-3)
10. UCLA - 128 points (7-1-4)
The rankings are based on games played through October 11, 2026, and also include other teams receiving votes such as North Carolina, High Point, and Old Dominion.