They start 2026 where they finished 2015.
Men’s soccer will open the season at No. 25, as ranked by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) preseason poll. With 12 victories in 2015, the Knights recorded their best record in 14 years (12-7-2) and advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Three other Big Ten schools are in the Top 25: Maryland (4), Indiana (15), and Ohio State (18).
RU opens with three exhibition games, including in-state rival Monmouth (0-0 double OT last season) and former Big East opponent UConn (received votes in poll).