Follow our 2018 FloXC Countdown, where FloTrack ranks the top 25 cross country teams and individuals in the NCAA this season which will be LIVE on FloTrack. And, be sure to watch our LIVE FloXC Podium Reveal Show Tuesday September 11th at 10 AM CT. The No. 21 men's spot goes to Washington, and here's why:

Probable Top Five:

SR Tanner Anderson (13:43 5K; 29:07 10K; 41st at ’17 NCAA XC)

SR Fred Huxham (7:56 3K; 13:44 5K; 100th at ’16 NCAA XC)

JR Andy Snyder (14:24 5K; 118th at ’17 NCAA XC)

SO Tibebu Proctor (8:55 3200; 172nd at ’17 NCAA XC)

SR Mahmoud Moussa (8:11 3K; 14:11 5K; 143rd at ’17 NCAA XC)

Impact Freshmen/Transfers:

Tanner Anderson via Oregon (13:43 5K; 29:07 10K; 41st at ’17 NCAA XC)

Mick Stanovsek via Oregon (3:56 Mile; 12th at ’18 NCAA 1500)

Alex Slenning via Portland, OR (4:09 Mile; 8:26 3K)

Analysis:

The Washington Huskies will begin a new era for their program after the departure of long-time head coach Greg Metcalf and the arrival of Maurica and Andy Powell from Oregon. After a 22nd place finish at NCAAs last season the Powells inherit a strong foundation with tons of potential from underclassmen Tibebu Proctor and Talon Hull.

However, this year will be led by the senior duo of Tanner Anderson and Fred Huxham. Anderson finished 41st last year while at Oregon and looks to be their No. 1 stick and Huxham with a strong 5K personal best of 13:44 returns after redshirting last season.

Outside the Huskies top two sticks, Coach Powell will look to Andy Snyder, Tibebu Proctor, and Mahmoud Moussa to have breakout cross country performances. If these three men can find a way to sneak into the top-100 look for the Huskies to flirt with a top-15 team finish.

FULL RANKINGS HERE