After dropping out of the CBS Sports women's college basketball Power Rankings early in the season, Utah has rejoined the list. The Utes were part of our very first top 25 of the 2024-25 campaign, but strength of schedule -- along with losses to Northwestern and Mississippi State in November -- led to their exit.

Iowa State (Prev. 3, 12-1): The Cyclones are the team to beat in the Big 12 after a strong W over Baylor. Duke (Prev. 4, 12-2): The Blue Devils have won eight in a row, Cooper Flagg has been as good as advertised and the win at SMU put the Mustangs in their place in the ACC.

After a slow holiday period, the top 10 remains unchanged -- but this is the week the matchups really get good.