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Duke Takes Top Spot in AP Week 16 Poll

The Duke Blue Devils have ascended to the top of the AP poll for week 16, overtaking the Michigan Wolverines, who were the previous number one team. This change in ranking was largely due to Duke's impressive victory over Michigan on Saturday at 6 p.m. in Washington. As a result, the new top five rankings are Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Iowa State, and Houston.

This shift in the rankings is well-deserved. When a team defeats the number one ranked team and the second-ranked team also loses, it significantly boosts their standing. Arizona also capitalized on this opportunity by defeating Houston, which helped them climb in the rankings. However, it's worth noting that Houston is currently on a three-game losing streak, which is a concerning trend for the team.

Duke's performance suggests they may maintain their position at the top of the rankings moving forward.