Patrick Stevens

The absence of a juggernaut like Maryland (2022) or Notre Dame (2024), or a clear-cut top tier means this season feels wide open.

One week after suffering its first loss of 2025, Maryland was back in control in a win over Penn State.

Saturday’s 13-6 rout of Duke in Dallas was a significant step forward as Denver (5-4) closed out non-conference play.

The Buckeyes have won nine in a row, but an opening loss to Utah and some easy early games shroud the picture.

Rutgers, Michigan and Ohio State served upsets over the weekend.

Michigan has won four in a row against Maryland over the last three seasons.

Boston U has leaned on fundamentals and the 10-man ride that causes chaos.

Four of Hopkins' wins it hoped to lean on have come against Denver, Towson, Loyola and Virginia, which are having down years.

Good things tend to happen when Maryland begins its season 7-0 or better.

Ohio State is halfway to a college lacrosse first.