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2026 NCAA XC POLL: NCAA Title Favorites, Top Coaches & (Possible) Conference Upsets

Writer: Admin (Garrett Zatlin)
Admin (Garrett Zatlin)
11 minutes ago
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The postseason is fast approaching and a handful of major regular season meets have wrapped up in recent weeks. That, in turn, is expected to make this weekend's distance running action a bit quieter (but certainly not silent) by comparison, at least for Division One.


So...what do we do now?


Well, as we prepare an RMAC XC Championship preview, I thought now would be a good time to poll you, our readers, on where your feelings are regarding a variety of different topics.

NOTE: All votes are anonymous. Only one vote allowed per polling question. Be sure to click the "See All Options" button at the bottom of each poll to see a full list of voting options for each question. It may take a minute or two for votes to be reflected in the aggregate total of each poll.


Who is the NCAA Team Title Favorite Right Now? (Women)

  • BYU Cougars

  • NC State Wolfpack

  • West Virginia Mountaineers

  • Other


Who is the NCAA Team Title Favorite Right Now? (Men)

  • New Mexico Lobos

  • Oklahoma State Cowboys

  • Oregon Ducks

  • Other


Who is the NCAA Individual Title Favorite Right Now? (Women)

  • Jane Hedengren (BYU)

  • Hannah Gapes (NC State)

  • Billah Jepkirui (Oklahoma State)

  • Judy Chepkoech (Florida)


Who is the NCAA Individual Title Favorite Right Now? (Men)

  • Meshack Kipruto (Colorado)

  • Pasanjo Kitonga (New Mexico)

  • Elsingi Kipruto (Louisville)

  • Rocky Hansen (Wake Forest)



Relative to Expectations, Which Coach Have You Been Most Impressed With? (Women's Teams)

  • Diljeet Taylor (BYU)

  • Laurie Henes (NC State)

  • Will Palmer (Florida)

  • Sean Cleary (West Virginia)


Relative to Expectations, Which Coach Have You Been Most Impressed With? (Men's Teams)

  • Darren Gauson (New Mexico)

  • Dave Smith (Oklahoma State)

  • Dan Waters (Alabama)

  • Sean Carlson (Colorado)



Which Power Four Conference Title Favorite is Mostly Likely to be "Upset" Next Weekend? (Women's Teams)

  • NC State Wolfpack (ACC)

  • BYU Cougars (BIG 12)

  • Florida Gators (SEC)

  • Oregon Ducks (BIG 10)


Which Power Four Conference Title Favorite is Mostly Likely to be "Upset" Next Weekend? (Men's Teams)

  • Wake Forest (ACC)

  • Oregon Ducks (BIG 10)

  • Oklahoma State (BIG 12)

  • Alabama Crimson Tide (SEC)



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