UAlbany

The transfers have landed, the coaching vacancies filled. It's time to project who will be the top contenders, starting with a tie at 25 and four more teams with winning potential.

Trailing at the half, No. 1 Notre Dame avoided history and is one step closer in its bid to repeat as NCAA champions.

UAlbany showed style and substance in a 13-7 victory over Sacred Heart in the NCAA's opening round.