Week 2: Power Rankings
Photo: Alec Yoder
Every week we’ll be releasing a “Power Rankings” that aims to provide a fluid picture of how each team across the NCAA is doing at the moment. The idea is to try not to focus too much on scores and look more at the current state of the team. The (+) or (-) next to each team relates to how far they rose or fell from last week’s Power Rankings.
This year’s Power Rankings are an average based on the individual rankings of four individuals:
Bailey Perez (former Stanford gymnast)
Ben Cooperman (former Penn State gymnast)
Jess Frankl (photographer/CGA Social Media Director)
Max Soifer (former Washington gymnast)
1. Stanford (-)
Stanford has not yet competed, but still remains in the no. 1 spot as their strikingly talented team patiently waits to get on the competition floor.
2. OU (-)
Coming off of another strong 410+ performance, the Sooner’s maintain their no. 2 spot in the power rankings. OU will look to take over the no. 1 spot after this weekend’s virtual dual with Army.
This weekend: Army, Oklahoma (Virtual) Saturday, Jan 30 at 4:00PMEST
How to watch: Video (Free Video/Stats)
3. Michigan (-)
The strong opening performance will be all we will see from Michigan over a three week period due to their pandemic induced pause. While there are many unknowns, it feels fairly safe to say that the Wolverines will still be a top three team by the time they are back competing.
4. Nebraska (-)
Nebraska was scheduled to battle it out against Michigan this past weekend, but the competition was unfortunately cancelled due to Michigan’s pause on all athletic activities. For now, the Huskers remain in training mode until they face off against Penn State on February 7th.
5. Illinois (+2)
After myriad mistakes week 1, Illinois came back week 2 with a performance more reminiscent of what we are used to seeing from them. The Illini moved up two spots to 5th in this week’s power rankings. This weekend Illinois will take on the Nittany Lions at Penn State where they will continue their charge to move up in the rankings.
This weekend: Illinois @ Penn State Sunday, Jan 31 at 3:00PMEST
How to watch: BTN+
6. Ohio State (+2)
A strong opening performance in Champaign was enough to push the Buckeyes up two spots in the rankings. Justin Ah Chow picked up right where he left off and is joined by a handful of other talents on this young team. Ohio State will compete virtually this weekend against Navy.
This weekend: Ohio State @ Navy (Virtual) Saturday, Jan 30 at 12:00PMEST
How to watch: Video (Free Video/Stats)
7. Penn State (-2)
Both Illinois and Ohio State posted scores higher than Penn State’s 383.650, bumping them down two spots in the rankings. However, the Nittany Lions have the chance to prove themselves this Sunday as they face off against Illinois.
This weekend: Illinois @ Penn State Sunday, Jan 31 at 3:00PMEST
How to watch: BTN+
8. Minnesota (-2)
Minnesota dropped two spots to land at no. 8 in this week’s power rankings. This coming weekend the Golden Gophers will take on Iowa at home to kick off their season.
This weekend: Iowa @ Minnesota Saturday, Jan 30 at 7:00PMEST
How to watch: Video (BTN+) Live Stats
9. Navy (-)
Navy did not compete this past weekend and will open their season virtually this Saturday against Ohio State.
This weekend: Ohio State @ Navy (Virtual) Saturday, Jan 30 at 12:00PMEST
How to watch: Video (Free Video/Stats)
10. Iowa (-)
Iowa stays at no. 10 after not competing this past weekend. They are preparing to hit the road this Saturday as they travel to no. 8 ranked Minnesota.
This weekend: Iowa @ Minnesota Saturday, Jan 30 at 7:00PMEST
How to watch: Video (BTN+) Live Stats
11. California (-)
The Bears maintained their no. 11 spot as they look forward to starting their 2021 campaign this weekend against Arizona State on Virtius.
This weekend: Arizona State, California (Virtual) Saturday, Jan 30 at 7:30PMEST
How to watch: Video (Free Video/Stats)
12. Air Force (-)
After a rough 2020 season, Air Force seemed to be off to a better start this year following their 384.1 start at the Rocky Mountain Open. Unfortunately, they saw an almost 10 point drop this past weekend at Oklahoma. They will have a few weeks to recuperate before taking on Army and Navy on February 13th.
13. Arizona State (-)
The Sun Devils remain in the no. 13 spot after not competing this past weekend. They will face off against Cal this Saturday in a virtual competition.
This weekend: Arizona State, California (Virtual) Saturday, Jan 30 at 7:30PMEST
How to watch: Video (Free Video/Stats)
14. Army (-)
Army held on to their no. 14 spot this week. The Golden Knights will take on Oklahoma over Virtius on Saturday the 30th.
This weekend: Army, Oklahoma (Virtual) Saturday, Jan 30 at 4:00PMEST
How to watch: Video (Free Video/Stats)
15. Springfield (-)
Springfield has yet to compete this year and will join the action virtually against Cal on February 17th.
16. W&M (-)
William & Mary sits at no. 16 in the rankings as they have yet to be able to showcase their talent in competition.
17. Washington (-)
The Huskies maintained their no. 17 spot as they look forward to their season debut on February 27th.
18. UIC (-)
UIC is off until February 6th when they take on Northern Illinois.