Standings are not analysis

Power Rankings

Weekly ordering based on performance and opponent quality, not a restatement of the standings.

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How it works

How each edition earns its verdict.

  1. 01

    Every entry shows its previous position and current record.

  2. 02

    Movement requires a factual explanation rather than a new mood.

  3. 03

    The banter verdict is clearly separated from the competitive case.

  4. 04

    Confidence trends show whether the desk believes its own argument.

If a ranking cannot survive one follow-up question, it does not survive publication.