Undefeated Wisconsin remains the unanimous top pick, followed by Ohio State, Clarkson, Minnesota and Minnesota-Duluth.
Toxic politics nationally and sometimes locally arises as a concern among voters in and around the town of Fairfield.
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was noncommittal when it came to naming a starting quarterback ahead of the Wolverines' game against in-state rival Michigan State on Saturday.
Southington girls volleyball is new No. 1 in the Connecticut coaches poll, with Greenwich, Darien and Farmington in top four.