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PODCAST: Is NC State Unstoppable? šŗ Plus, Who Can Win the Menās NCAA XC Title? š
Production via Wyatt Barnsley
On this weekās episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett finish unveiling TSRās 2026 NCAA cross country preseason team rankings by breaking down the top-five teams in the country on both the menās and womenās sides. The guys analyze Alabama, New Mexico, Oregon, Iowa State and Oklahoma State on the menās side, debating which of these loaded squads has the best chance to capture the NCAA title. On the womenās side, they dive into Northern Arizona, New Mexico, Iowa State, BYU and NC State, including whether anyone has what it takes to stop the top-ranked Wolfpack. With all 50 teams officially revealed, Ben and Garrett assess the championship ceilings of the nationās elite and set the stage for what should be an unbelievable battle for NCAA supremacy this fall. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:25) TSR #5 Alabama (Men)
(8:46) TSR #5 Northern Arizona (Women)
(15:39) TSR #4 New Mexico (Men)
(20:43) TSR #4 New Mexico (Women)
(26:41) TSR #3 Oregon (Men)Ā
(34:37) TSR #3 Iowa State (Women)
(40:12) TSR #2 Iowa State (Men)
(44:52) TSR #2 BYU (Women)
(49:51) TSR #1 Oklahoma State (Men)
(57:40) TSR #1 NC State (Women)
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