The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Men’s Swimming and Diving ranked No. 1 in CSCAA preseason poll
09.18.2026 | Men's Swimming and Diving
The Longhorns have won back-to-back national titles entering the 2026-27 season.
AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas Men's Swimming and Diving team is tabbed No. 1 in the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) preseason poll for the 2026-27 season. The rankings are voted on by committees of Division I coaches representing a cross-section of programs and conferences throughout the country.
Poll committee members evaluate teams based on head-to-head performances, nationally ranked performances, significant performances achieved since the previous poll, results from invitational and championship-style competition, and the quality of depth of performances across events. Together, these criteria are intended to provide a comprehensive assessment of each program's performance at the time of the poll, while recognizing different competitive opportunities and formats that occur throughout the collegiate season.
Head Coach Bob Bowman is in his third season at the helm of the Texas program. He has led the Longhorns to back-to-back NCAA Championships and Southeastern Conference team titles in his first two years in Austin.
The Longhorns will open the 2026-27 season by hosting the Sam Kendricks Dust Off Your Boots Classic on Friday, Sept. 25. The meet is set for a 3 p.m. CT start at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center.
2026-27 CSCAA Division I Men Preseason Poll (Top 10 listed)
|
Rank |
Team |
Points |
|
1. |
TEXAS |
250 |
|
2. |
Indiana |
235 |
|
3. |
Florida |
231 |
|
4. |
California |
217 |
|
5. |
Tennessee |
209 |
|
6. |
Arizona State |
206 |
|
7. |
NC State |
190 |
|
T8. |
Stanford |
171 |
|
T8. |
Michigan |
171 |
|
10. |
Virginia |
170 |
