2024 NCAA Cross Country Season Preview

Chris Chavez and Isaac Wood, CITIUS MAG's cross country expert and founder of The Wood Report (2012-2022), preview the 2024 NCAA cross country season. Join us for our predictions, analysis, and takeaways as the season gets underway, including: top teams and individual contenders to watch for, most improved programs, and lots more.

Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram

Guest: Isaac Wood | @isaacew on Instagram 

Time Stamps:

Intro:

3:33 - Roster limits + scholarship changes; Impact of conference realignment on cross country. 

Women's Preview:

7:28 - NC State vs. NAU for team title.

9:32 - NC State: how this year’s team compares to 2023. 

13:41 - NAU: top returners, freshmen, transfers.

16:48 - Context on USTFCCCA rankings.

17:34 - Most improved teams: Gonzaga, Utah Valley, Providence.

23:00 - Teams with recent coaching changes to watch: UNC, New Mexico, Northwestern.

25:31 - Teams outside top 30 ranking to watch: Clemson, CBU.

27:21 - Podium contending teams: Notre Dame, Oregon, Washington.

30:07 - Individual title contenders.

Men’s Preview: 

33:29 - OSU vs. NAU for team title.

40:48 - Podium contending teams: Arkansas, Iowa State, BYU, UNC.

44:25 - Biggest step back: FSU, Tennessee; Most improved: Portland, Notre Dame, 

48:15 - New to rankings: Alabama, Oregon, Washington.

52:41 - Kenyan stars from Texas Tech.

56:58 - Individual title contenders.

1:02:14 - Ranking the top finishers. 

1:05:44 - Quick Nuttycombe Invite preview. 

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