Ole Miss: An offense that had been prolific against lesser competition – and then-No.

Source: https://www.wvua23.com/jalen-milroe-no-13-alabamas-defense-key-24-10-win-over-no-15-ole-miss/

Skepticism intensified following NU’s opening loss to then-No.

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/04/27/lateststories/lacrosse-the-maryland-magician-samantha-whites-dominant-defensive-play-amplifies-standout-sophomore-campaign/

The Illini have quality wins over then-No.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-big-ten-tournament-preview-20230307-3sk3o4iakzel3bynm7cliakz3u-story.html

The No. 7 Longhorns have established themselves as one of the top teams in the country, after a big win at then-No.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/27/23928807/byu-cougars-football-texas-longhorns-television-channel-how-watch-radio-coverage-kedon-slovis

UCLA was placed in a session with then-No.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/04/12/how-janelle-mcdonald-returned-ucla-to-gymnastics-prominence/

Unranked to start the season, CU jumped into the Top 25 after knocking off then-No.

Source: https://www.timescall.com/2023/09/17/top-25-rankings-cu-buffs-drop-one-spot-in-ap-poll-move-up-in-coaches-poll/