KEY (Wasn’t Ranked): Was not ranked the week before. (#/#): First number indicates how much the team has moved in the rankings. A plus (with green) means they have improved in the rankings. A minus (with red) means they have regressed in the rankings. Colors may not show on mobile. The second number indicates where they were ranked the week before. 25. Mid. Tenn. St. Blue Raiders (-5 / 20) After finishing 6th at Louisville this past weekend, the Blue Raiders drop to the final spot in our Top 25 teams. Their overall performance wasn't horrendous, but they only beat Purdue by one point and their final two scorers didn't have great finishes (65th and 70th in the team scoring). 24. Eastern Kentucky Colonels (+1 / 25) The EKU men got the job done at Notre Dame this past weekend by defeating an array of top-tier teams and walking away with a 5th place finish. Their performance was solid, but their 3rd, 4th, and 5th scorers were spread out quite a bit. They'll need to tighten that pack, but let's also keep in mind that this team typically puts together strong races in the postseason. This is a squad that could only get better with time. 23. Wisconsin Badgers (-13 / 10) One of the most surprising results this weekend was seeing the usually-dominant Wisconsin Badgers falter to 8th at the Greater Louisville Classic. However, rumors (and only rumors) suggest that Olin Hacker is done for the season with an injury while Morgan McDonald is redshirting 2017 to preserve eligibility for next year. If that's true, then Wisconsin is in jeopardy of not qualifying for NCAA's...an extreme historical rarity. 22. Illinois Fighting Illini' (Wasn't Ranked) After a strong showing at Beantown, I questioned how well the Fighting Illini' would be able to perform when racing back-to-back weekends. That, of course, didn't seem to be an issue after they finished 5th at the Greater Louisville Classic (one spot ahead of Middle Tennessee state). Sophomore stud Jonathan Davis had a great performance by finishing 13th in the team scoring while the rest of his teammates placed 26th, 27th, 37th, and 51st. Much like Air Force and Oklahoma State, there is some weakness at their 5th scoring position. Still, Illinois looks like they have a roster that holds all of the necessary pieces to be an NCAA qualifying team this year. 21. Mississippi Rebels (Wasn't Ranked) Despite losing a slew of talented individuals to graduation last year, Mississippi is keeping themselves relevant. The Rebels finished 2nd overall at the Cowboy Jamboree (which was expected), but they were only two points off from beating top-ranked Oklahoma State (which was not expected). Sean Tobin is still looking like a true ace and the group behind him isn't showing as many signs of weakness as I initially thought they would. In fact, Ole Miss put all seven of their runners across the line before Oklahoma State's 5th man. If depth was ever a worry in the preseason, it certainly isn't now. 20. Michigan Wolverines (Wasn't Ranked) At Notre Dame, we saw Michigan finish just two points off of Air Force to finish 4th overall. The good news for the Wolverines is that Connor Mora has returned to the lineup for his final year of eligibility. The bad news is that Aaron Baumgarten had an ugly season opener. This wasn't the best race ever from Michigan, but we do know that they can be a lot better after seeing Connor Mora place 30th and Aaron Baumgarten place 55th. However, until I see them actually make progress, I'm not ready to rank this squad higher than 20th. 19. Air Force Falcons (Wasn't Ranked) Wow! Who would have thought that Air Force would be the 3rd best team at Notre Dame this past weekend? Thanks to a great effort from Andrew Johnston (10th) and a breakout performance from Micky Davey (15th), the Falcons are back in the NCAA qualifying conversation. Their 5th man was a bit far back in 59th place, but I believe Jacob Bilvado is much better than what his 32nd place finish might indicate. 18. UCLA Bruins (+1 / 19) 17. Michigan State Spartans (+1 / 18) 16. Oklahoma State Cowboys (-4 / 12) Oklahoma State's 'A' team made their debut this past weekend at the highly anticipated Cowboy Jamboree. Despite Barus and Abdi taking the top two spots, the Cowboys narrowly escaped an upset by finishing only two points ahead of a graduation-depleted Ole Miss team (42 to 44). Oklahoma State still won, but the absence of Cerake Geberkidane is making things very difficult on a team that needs to find a more reliable 5th man. 15. Iowa State Cyclones (+2 / 17) 14. Boise State Broncos (0 / 14) It was an excellent start to the season for the Boise State Broncos who finished 4th overall at the Greater Louisville Classic this past weekend. Yusuke Uchikoshi is performing at the level of a veteran low-stick while Miler Haller continues to complement him at the #2 spot. Michael Vennard wasn't unbelievably good, but he ran well enough to give his team the boost they needed. That said, I would like to see that top five close their gaps and minimize their time spread. 13. Virginia Tech Hokies (Wasn't Ranked) I tried to hold back my Virginia Tech bias, but the Hokies simply ran too well at Louisville this past weekend to ignore them any longer. VT placed 3rd overall and beat out a field of grade-A teams like Boise State, Illinois, and Middle Tennessee State. Their pack is coming together really nicely and they even have support at the 6th and 7th spots. They may not be the flashiest team, but the Hokies are proving that they are just as dangerous in cross country as they are on the track. 12. Colorado State Rams (+3 / 15) 11. Virginia Cavaliers (0 / 11) 10. Oregon Ducks (-2 / 8) It's not fair to penalize the Ducks for not racing Maton. In fact, it's not fair to penalize Oregon for not racing James West or Levi Thomet. However, it is fair to penalize the Ducks for (technically) running an 'A' squad and STILL losing to Stanford who sent their 'B' team. Let's also keep in mind that this race was on Oregon's home course. I'm sure this will be a different story when Maton and company enters the lineup, but it's not a great sign when you're focusing solely on OU's depth. 9. Colorado Buffaloes (-4 / 5) When was the last time we saw Colorado run this poorly? Then again, is it really fair to say that 2nd place at Notre Dame is a poor performance? The Buffaloes still had a strong day with a score of 101 points, but some of their key individuals fell off from the top pack as Dressel finished 20th while Zach Perrin was the team's 5th scorer in 43rd. The powerhouse Buffs will need to be better, but we have learned not to doubt or second guess this program. They will be back when the postseason rolls around and they will be much, much stronger. 8. Southern Utah Thunderbirds (+13 / 22) Upset of the year? It just might be after seeing the Thunderbirds walk all over a Notre Dame field that held Colorado, Air Force, and Michigan. Led by Tate and Knevelbaard, Southern Utah took spots 5, 6, 17, 21, and 23 in the team scoring for a total of 72 points. They easily defeated powerhouse Colorado who scored 101 points for 2nd. We knew Southern Utah was good, but this level of fitness is unprecedented. Sure, Colorado had a bad day, but even if they were at the top of their game, I don't know if they would have been able to defeat SUU. A lot of things can change between now and the Mountain Region Championships, but if we learned anything from this past weekend, it's that the Thunderbirds are legit. 7. Iona Gaels (+2 / 9) 6. Furman Paladins (0 / 6) Everyone knew that the Paladins were talented, but my biggest concern was seeing whether or not they could establish a low-stick on a team that was filled with depth. Sure enough, Aaron Templeton took on the role and placed 7th overall to help Furman finish 2nd in the team standings after taking spots 7-14-18-20-22. Trademark depth, a tight pack, and (now) a top-tier individual makes Furman an awfully good squad. 5. BYU Cougars (+2 / 7) Oregon may not have run Maton (as well as West or Thomet) at Bill Dellinger, but the Cougars still put four across the line before anyone else finished. The results at Bill Dellinger were impressive and you can't deny how fit the Cougars are right now. Linkletter is a true ace, Clinger has been the best performing freshman in the country, and their depth is arguably the best we've seen out of any NCAA program (maybe ever). It's hard to dislike the position BYU is in right now. 4. Stanford Cardinal (0 / 4) Despite the Cardinal only running a 'B' team at Bill Dellinger this past weekend, they still did very well by defeating a Maton-less Oregon squad by two points (Oregon also held out James West and Levi Thomet). This doesn't tell us a lot about the Stanford scorers, but it does let us know that they have plenty of talented individuals in their reserves if injuries ever become an issue. 3. Arkansas Razorbacks (0 / 3) It was an easy win for the Razorbacks at the Chile Pepper Festival after scoring 23 points to take the win. No one is really surprised, but it's nice to see that they can still put together a score like without Andrew Ronoh or Christian Heymsfield competing. There is still plenty of firepower on this Arkansas roster that we haven't seen yet. 2. Syracuse Orangemen (-1 / 1) 1. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (+1 / 2) It was a display of absolute dominance from the NAU Lumberjacks who took the top four spots at the Greater Louisville Classic this past weekend. Freshman Luis Grijalva rounded out the scoring five by placing 11th overall while teammate Peter Lomong was 12th. Northern Arizona finished the day with an incredible score of 20 points against a stacked field. With this in mind, it makes you question whether or not Syracuse could've done the same thing. Based on that performance alone, NAU has proven that they deserve the top spot in our rankings. ADDED #22 Mississippi Rebels #21 Illinois Fighting Illini' #20 Michigan Wolverines #19 Air Force Falcons #13 Virginia Tech Hokies KICKED OFF Princeton Tigers (Formerly #24) Tulsa Hurricanes (Formerly #23) Georgetown Hoyas (Formerly #21) Washington State Cougars (Formerly #16) Alabama Crimson Tide (Formerly #13) JUST MISS (in no order) Campbell Camels Alabama Crimson Tide Washington State Cougars Georgetown Hoyas Princeton Tigers Bradley Braves Purdue Boilermakers Utah State Aggies Texas Longhorns WHO TO WATCH (in no order) Washington Huskies NC State Wolfpack Indiana Hoosiers Penn State Nittany Lions Tulsa Hurricanes Portland Pilots Columbia Lions Butler Bulldogs Eastern Michigan Eagles SURPRISE OF THE WEEK Southern Utah Thunderbirds: If I told you that Southern Utah would walk into Notre Dame, score 72 points, win the meet, and defeat Colorado by almost 30 points, I would have been laughed at (and rightfully so). No one expected the Thunderbirds to come out with the firepower they did. They looked incredibly strong and have now positioned themselves as a potential podium team. TEAM OF THE WEEK NAU Lumberjacks: Taking the top four spots at the Greater Louisville Classic is no joke. I didn't think this team could be better than last year and now I am eating my words. Is it too far out to say that they are a lock to win the national title? NOTES - Despite Alabama finishing 1-2-3, they finished 8th at Notre Dame with a score of 200 points. They have been pulled out of our rankings mainly because three of their top five scorers can literally not improve their score at all. Their 4th man was 73rd in the team scoring while their 5th man finished 121st. Admittedly, the smaller meets will benefit this gap, but the meets that truly matter typically hold a field of 200+ individuals. For reference, Notre Dame only had 172 finishers. - What a pleasant surprise from Purdue. Jaret Carpenter ran well and his teammates were close behind. If the Boilermakers can simply shift that pack up a few spots, then they could be in play to qualify for NCAA's with a few Kolas points. - Utah State had a very nice race at Paul Short by soundly beating Georgetown and an Adams State squad that didn't run Sydney Giduabuday. However, before giving them a spot in our Top 25, I would like to see how the Aggies perform in a larger field. - Georgetown proved that experience matters at bigger meets, Tulsa and Washington State faltered with the loss of key low-sticks, and Princeton would have still struggled even if Conor Lundy had run. #rankings #ncaa #gzatlin #Top25 #analysis #XC

Better late than never! We previewed and predicted FOUR of the biggest meets in the nation this weekend. Check it out below... Bill Dellinger Invite Key Individuals Rory Linkletter (BYU), Clayson Shumway (BYU), Casey Clinger (BYU), Sam Prakel (Oregon), Reed Brown (Oregon), Troy Fraley (Gonzaga), Steven Fahy (Stanford), Colby Gilbert (Washington) ---------------------------------- With Matthew Maton (TSR#17) not entered to race, Rory Linkletter (TSR#19) will be the heavy favorite as we head into Friday. However, Linkletter will be pushed by Sam Prakel (Oregon) , the 2016 defending champion. Troy Fraley (Gonzaga) , Steven Fahy (Stanford) , and Colby Gilbert (Washington) are other names that will be on my radar as they attempt to establish themselves as legitimate All-American contenders in 2017. I am also a big fan of BYU's Clayson Shumway . He had an outstanding spring track season in the steeplechase and showed lots of promise at BYU's home meet two weeks ago. Watch out for Shumway to make some noise this weekend. Notable Teams Oregon Ducks, BYU Cougars, Washington Huskies, Stanford Cardinal, Portland Pilots ---------------------------------- With the BYU Cougars looking as strong as they did in their season opener and Oregon not entering low-stick Matthew Maton (TSR#17) , this race is the Cougars to lose. The Ducks will still be formidable opponents, but they may not have the firepower to match what BYU has. The Washington Huskies will be bringing a full squad into this meet as they attempt to redeem themselves from a sub-par 2016 season. Can Colby Gilbert reestablish himself as one of the top distance runners out west? He will have his hands full in his season debut. Neither the Portland Pilots nor the Stanford Cardinal are fielding their 'A' lineups this weekend. However, this should be a good opportunity to see what their young talent is capable of. The Gonzaga program may not be as prestigious as some of these other squads, but they have a few strong individuals that have put this team on the map. Don't be surprised if you see a few Bulldog jerseys in the top pack on Friday. Questions We Need Answered - Are the Oregon & BYU freshmen as good as we think they are? There has been a lot of hype about the incoming recruits for both of these programs. Could Cooper Teare, Reed Brown, and Casey Clinger be varsity scorers for their respective squads this fall? - What should we expect from the Washington Huskies? After a disappointing 2016 campaign, Colby Gilbert and co. will look to make the 2017 season their rebound year. They have the pieces to be successful, but we also said that last year... Final Predictions Teams 1. BYU Cougars 2. Oregon Ducks 3. Washington Huskies 4. Stanford Cardinal 5. Gonzaga Bulldogs 6. Portland Pilots Individuals 1. Rory Linkletter (BYU) 2. Sam Prakel (Oregon) 3. Clayson Shumway (BYU) 4. Troy Fraley (Gonzaga) 5. Steven Fahy (Stanford) 6. Colby Gilbert (Washington) 7. Jonathan Stevens (Washington) 8. Travis Neumann (Oregon) 9. Daniel Carney (BYU) 10. Casey Clinger (BYU) 11. James West (Oregon) 12. Connor McMillan (BYU) 13. Blair Hurlock (Stanford) 14. Blake Haney (Oregon) 15. Jake Perrin (Gonzaga) 16. Isaac Cortes (Stanford) 17. Andrew Gardner (Washington) Paul Short Key Individuals Gilbert Kirui (Iona), Chartt Miller (Iona), Sydney Gidabuday (Adams State), Jonathan Green (Georgetown), Bryan Kamau (Georgia), Azaria Kirwa (Liberty), Zach Long (Tennessee), Dillon Maggard (Utah State) ---------------------------------- There is a lot of underrated talent in this field and it should be a very exciting match-up when these teams toe the line this Friday. Leading the charge will most likely be Dillon Maggard (TSR#8) and Jonathan Green (TSR#9) . These two could potentially give us the most exciting head-to-head battle of the week. Maggard will look to redeem himself after taking a loss at BYU to Rory Linkletter while Green is looking to prove that he can stay competitive after missing the 2016 with an injury. In the next tier, I see the Iona duo and Sydney Gidabuday fighting for positioning throughout the race. Gidabuday has proven that he can hang with the big boys of Division One while Kirui and Miller have the experience and seniority advantage on this course. Other individuals like Bryan Kamau , Zach Long , and Azaria Kirwa all had excellent track seasons this past spring and it wouldn't be crazy to think that at least one of them can translate that fitness to the grass. Notable Teams Iona Gaels, Adams State Grizzlies, Georgetown Hoyas, Georgia Bulldogs, Utah State Aggies, Penn Quakers ---------------------------------- Thanks to some movement from other top teams around the nation, the Iona Gaels have moved up to 9th in our TSR rankings . The Gaels have two front runners, depth, the age advantage, and plenty of experience on this course. What more could you ask for? Iona may be the favorites, but if they have an off day, Georgetown (TSR#21) and Adams State (D2 TSR#1) could be the teams that sneak into the top spot. Georgetown will be led by Jonathan Green, but the scorers behind him are still young and inexperienced. As for ASU, they have multiple weapons behind Gidabuday (like Lucio Ramirez and Chandler Reid ) who could give their opponents some trouble throughout the race. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Georgia Bulldogs and the Utah State Aggies . If either of these teams can put together a complete scoring five, then they could be very competitive. Questions We Need Answered - What kind of a jump in fitness can we expect from Georgetown's younger scorers? This is a really talented group with an outstanding coaching staff. Still, this team is very young and some guys don't have a lot of big-meet racing experience. How good can they be on a stage like this? - Can Utah State or Georgia put together a complete scoring five? Utah State and Georgia have a lot of talent in the first four scoring spots of their lineup. If they can find a 5th man, then these are teams that could compete with some of the best in the nation. Final Predictions Teams 1. Iona Gaels 2. Adams State Grizzlies 3. Georgetown Hoyas 4. Georgia Bulldogs 5. Utah State Aggies 6. Penn Quakers Individuals 1. Dillon Maggard (Utah State) 2. Jonathan Green (Georgetown) 3. Sydney Gidabuday (Adams State) 4. Gilbert Kirui (Iona) 5. Zach Long (Tennessee) 6. Azaria Kirwa (Liberty) 7. Chartt Miller (Iona) 8. Bryan Kamau (Georgia) Greater Louisville Classic Key Individuals Jacob Choge (MTSU), Yusuke Uchikoshi (Boise State), Jacob Thomson (Kentucky), Morgan McDonald (Wisconsin) (?), Vincent Kiprop (Alabama), Gilbert Kigen (Alabama), Alfred Chelanga (Alabama), Conor Lundy (Princeton), Peter Seufer (Virginia Tech), Tyler Day (NAU), Matt Baxter (NAU), Bryce Stroede (Oakland) ---------------------------------- There are so many talented individuals that it would be impossible to mention them all. However, I suppose the best place to start would be with our top ranked individual, Morgan McDonald (TSR#3). Even if Wisconsin is in attendance, don't count on him racing. Coach Mick Byrne will most likely hold him back until the Wisconsin Invite because of his track season spilling into the summer for the World Championships. This leaves the door open for the NAU duo to potentially take the win. Baxter and Day are composed and experienced racers who have had great success in larger meets like this one. They will fight for the top spot in this race no matter who they are up against. Jacob Choge (TSR#12) had some success at this meet last year, but the 2017 field may be the toughest regular-season challenge of his career so far. How will the Blue Raider sophomore react to such elite competition? Notable Teams Boise State Broncos, Furman, Illinois Fighting Illini', Kentucky Wildcats, Middle Tennesse State Blue Raiders, NAU Lumberjacks, Princeton Tigers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Wisconsin Badgers ---------------------------------- My goodness, this field is INTENSE. When you look at the field, there are 6 D1 TSR ranked teams that will be looking to go for it all at the Greater Louisville Classic (GLC). Others like Virginia Tech, Kentucky, and Illinois are boarder-line teams in regards to our Top 25. It would be impossible to do an entire write up on all of these teams, so let's combine the "Questions We Need Answered" and our "Notable Teams" all in one bullet point list... Boise State Broncos ( TSR#14) : Very talented squad. One of the more complete teams in the nation. Can Michael Vennard return to his 2015 fitness? Can these guys all run well on the same day? Furman Paladins (TSR#6) : Arguably the deepest team in the field. They'll be one of the top performing teams, but who is going to step up as their low-stick this season? Illinois Fighting Illini: It's difficult to know for sure if this team is racing or not after competing at Beantown this past weekend. However, if they are, expect a strong top two and a supportive group of scorers to keep the Illinois men in the hunt. Kentucky Wildcats: Jacob Thomson is a stud who has a nice chase pack behind him. Can that pack keep their time-spread down and keep Thomson within their sights? If so, this team will most likely walk away with a few (projected) Kolas points. MTSU Blue Raiders (TSR#20) : They have an excellent top four, but their 5th man at the Commodore Classic showed that there could be a cause for concern. NAU Lumberjacks (TSR#2) : The clear and heavy favorites in this field. They should win relatively easily. Princeton Tigers (TSR#24) : They have a true ace in Conor Lundy , but there are a lot of unknowns in regards to the returners. Simply put, what does this team have and what are they capable of? Virginia Tech Hokies: This squad looked strong at their home meet a few weeks ago. After a breakout spring track season, Peter Seufer could be the emerging low-stick that the Hokies need. They have a lot of talented individuals, now they just need to put it together. Wisconsin Badgers (TSR#10) : The scorers behind Morgan McDonald have now matured and they are getting better with each passing season. Still, how will the Badgers thrive in the post- Malachy Schrobilgen era? Also, will Mick Byrne run Morgan McDonald at this meet despite him racing all summer at the World Championships? My guess is no, but I've been wrong before... Final Predictions Teams 1. NAU Lumberjacks 2. Boise State Broncos 3. Furman Paladins 4. Wisconsin Badgers 5. Virginia Tech Hokies 6. Illinois Fighting Illini' 7. Mid. Tenn. St. Blue Raiders 8. Princeton Tigers 9. Kentucky Wildcats Individuals 1. Matthew Baxter (NAU) 2. Jacob Choge (MTSU) 3. Tyler Day (NAU) 4. Jacob Thomson (Kentucky) 5. Yusuke Uchikoshi (Boise State) 6. Conor Lundy (Princeton) 7. Bryce Stroede (Oakland) 8. Peter Seufer (Virginia Tech) Joe Piane Notre Dame Invite Key Individuals Vincent Kiprop (Alabama), Alfred Chelanga (Alabama), Gilbert Kigen (Alabama), Euan Makepeace (Butler), Jacob Bilvado (Air Force), Andrew Johnston (Air Force), Joe Klecker (Colorado), John Dressell (Colorado), Zach Perrin (Colorado), Aaron Baumgarten (Michigan), Ben Flanagan (Michigan), Connor Mora (Michigan), Mike Tate (Southern Utah), Kasey Knevelbaard (Southern Utah), Michael Williams (Washington State) ---------------------------------- The Notre Dame Invite will be a real treat for so many fans of the sport this weekend. We get to see two of the best trios in the country square off in one of the best head-to-head battle of the entire season so far. This Alabama trio hasn't really had a chance to really show what they are capable of doing on the Division One scene, but the hype surrounding them makes this group too exciting to ignore. As for Colorado's top three , they are experienced and have raced against this competition plenty of times before. But what about the Michigan trio ? If Connor Mora returns to the lineup like their website says, then the Wolverine's top three is arguably just as good as Colorado's or Alabama's. Yet, if I had to focus on just one individual, I would suggest you keep an eye out for Euan Makepeace (TSR#38) . The Butler Bulldog pulled off a major upset at the Commodore Classic a few weekends ago by defeating Jacob Choge for the win. I'm hoping that he can continue that magic at Notre Dame. Notable Teams Southern Utah Thunderbirds, Eastern Kentucky Colonels, Alabama Crimson Tide, Colorado Buffaloes, Washington State Cougars, Michigan Wolverines, Air Force Falcons, Butler Bulldogs, Florida State Seminoles, California Bears, Texas Longhorns, NC State Wolfpack, Eastern Michigan Eagles ---------------------------------- Let's do the same thing we did with the Greater Louisville Classic preview... Southern Utah Thunderbirds (TSR#22): A strong team with great front-runners and solid depth. They are talented, but they need to run as a pack if they are going to contend with the likes of Alabama, Colorado, etc. Eastern Kentucky Colonels (TSR#25): They may have the most complete top five in the field, each with their unique accolade and achievement. However, after their top five is where things become a little unclear. Can they find some support if one of their scorers has a bad day? Alabama Crimson Tide (TSR#13): They have a lethal top three that is scary good. However, they have a weakness at the four and five spot. Will that top three be enough to stay competitive? Colorado Buffaloes (TSR#5): It's difficult not to like this team. They are now much more experienced and have rarely ever disappointed. The only question now is who will the last three runners in their top seven be? Washington State Cougars (TSR#16) : They have a great low-stick in Michael Williams and some young depth that will only improve from last year. However, they will need to get their pack tight and their time-spread low. Michigan Wolverines: If Connor Mora does have eligibility, then the Michigan Wolverines will become contenders for the Great Lakes regional title. However, that uncertainty paired with inconsistency by their bottom few scorers (last year) has kept me cautious of this team. Final Predictions Teams 1. Colorado Buffaloes 2. Southern Utah Thunderbirds 3. Alabama Crimson Tide 4. Eastern Kentucky Colonels 5. Washington State Cougars 6. Michigan Wolverines 7. NC State Wolfpack 8. Air Force Falcons 9. California Bears 10. Butler Bulldogs 11. Texas Longhorns 12. Eastern Michigan Eagles 13. Florida State Seminoles Individuals 1. Vincent Kiprop (Alabama) 2. John Dressell (Colorado) 3. Alfred Chelanga (Alabama) 4. Euan Makepeace (Butler) 5. Gilbert Kigen (Alabama) 6. Joe Klecker (Colorado) 7. Mike Tate (Southern Utah) 8. Aaron Baumgarten (Michigan) 9. Ben Flanagan (Michigan) 10. Michael Williams (Washington State) 11. Zach Perrin (Colorado) 12. Kasey Knevelbaard (Southern Utah) 13. Connor Mora (Michigan) #predictions #preview #gzatlin #ncaa #notredame #paulshort #billdellinger #greaterlouisville #XC