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NCAA D1 Men's Soccer Rankings: Stanford Returns to No. 1

NCAA D1 Men's Soccer Rankings: Stanford Returns to No. 1

Stanford tops the D1 men’s soccer rankings after beating Wake Forest. Vermont and Bryant rise, while Portland and NC State drop after tough results.

Oct 8, 2025 by Amelia Engstrom
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The D1 men’s soccer rankings look vastly different from last week. Stanford climbs back to the top after five weeks, improving to 10-1-1 following a 2-0 shutout over Wake Forest.

No. 2 Vermont and No. 3 Bryant both secured top-three spots after Portland and NC State, last week’s chart leaders, stumbled during tough matchups.

NC State, now ranked No. 10, suffered their first loss of the season after being blanked by Virginia on home turf. Portland slid to No. 6 after a 1-1 draw against Loyola Marymount. Despite the setbacks, both teams remain in contention and could bounce back in the coming weeks.

Stanford's Rise Back to No. 1 in Latest D1 Men’s Soccer Rankings

A Stanford return to the top seemed inevitable. The Cardinals have shown consistent form all season, and their win over Wake Forest not only lifted them to No. 1 but also delivered another blow to a fading Wake Forest squad. Once the top team in the country during week four, the Demon Deacons are now unranked for the second straight week and received no votes in Poll 7.

Virginia Shuts Out NC State in Statement Win

Virginia’s 1-0 win over NC State came down to sharper execution. The Cavaliers outshot the Wolfpack 4-2 and scored the game-winning goal in the 20th minute. Despite having ample time to equalize, NC State couldn’t break through the UVA defense.

Portland Stays Unbeaten Despite Late Draw vs. LMU

Portland’s result was more surprising. The Pilots controlled most of the match against Loyola Marymount and led until the 81st minute. A late equalizer from Jaxson Hutcheon, assisted by Nathan Rodrigues, left Portland with a draw. While disappointing, the Pilots remain unbeaten this season — a key reason why they’re still in the top 10.

NCAA D1 Men’s College Soccer Rankings: Poll 7 

  1. Stanford University (8) – Prev. 3 – 10-1-1
  2. University of Vermont – Prev. 4 – 8-0-3
  3. Bryant University – Prev. 5 – 10-0-1
  4. West Virginia University – Prev. 8 – 7-1-2
  5. High Point University – Prev. 7 – 7-0-3
  6. University of Portland – Prev. 1 – 7-0-2
  7. Duke University – Prev. 9 – 7-0-3
  8. University of Virginia – Prev. 16 – 7-1-2
  9. Princeton University – Prev. 13 – 8-1-0
  10. NC State University – Prev. 2 – 8-1-2
  11. Georgia Southern University – Prev. 6 – 8-1-1
  12. University of San Diego – Prev. 15 – 7-1-3
  13. University of Michigan – Prev. 11 – 6-1-3
  14. Georgetown University – Prev. 14 – 6-2-3
  15. University of Maryland – Prev. 18 – 6-0-3
  16. Oregon State University – Prev. 19 – 6-3-0
  17. Marshall University – Prev. 22 – 4-1-4
  18. Rutgers University – Prev. NR – 7-2-2
  19. University of Kentucky – Prev. 24 – 6-0-3
  20. Indiana University – Prev. 12 – 7-3-1
  21. Seton Hall University – Prev. NR – 4-2-4
  22. University of Washington – Prev. NR – 7-3-2
  23. University of North Carolina-Greensboro – Prev. 10 – 6-2-2
  24. George Mason University – Prev. RV – 5-3-1
  25. Southern Methodist University – Prev. RV – 5-2-3

NCAA D1 Men’s College Soccer Rankings: Poll 6

  1. University of Portland (8) – Prev. 2 – 7-0-1
  2. NC State University – Prev. 1 – 7-0-2
  3. Stanford University – Prev. 6 – 9-1-1
  4. University of Vermont – Prev. 7 – 7-0-3
  5. Bryant University – Prev. 14 – 9-0-1
  6. Georgia Southern University – Prev. 19 – 8-0-1
  7. High Point University – Prev. 9 – 6-0-3
  8. West Virginia University – Prev. 10 – 6-1-2
  9. Duke University – Prev. 16 – 5-0-3
  10. University of North Carolina-Greensboro – Prev. 17 – 6-1-1
  11. University of Michigan – Prev. 5 – 5-1-2
  12. Indiana University – Prev. 3 – 7-2-1
  13. Princeton University – Prev. NR – 6-1-0
  14. Georgetown University – Prev. NR – 6-2-2
  15. University of San Diego – Prev. 11 – 6-1-3
  16. University of Virginia – Prev. 12 – 5-1-2
  17. Marist University – Prev. 20 – 6-0-2
  18. University of Maryland – Prev. 23 – 6-0-2
  19. University of Akron – Prev. NR – 7-2-1
  20. Oregon State University – Prev. NR – 5-3-0
  21. Saint Louis University – Prev. 8 – 5-2-3
  22. Marshall University – Prev. 4 – 3-1-4
  23. University of Notre Dame – Prev. 21 – 5-2-2
  24. University of Kentucky – Prev. 18 – 5-0-3
  25. Furman University – Prev. NR – 5-1-3

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