Follow our 2017 FloXC Countdown, where FloTrack ranks the top 25 cross country teams and individuals in the NCAA this season which will be LIVE on FloTrack. The No. 19 women's spot goes to Michigan State, and here's why:

Probable Top Nine:

SO Holly Bullough (4:30 1500; 76th at '16 NCAA XC)
JR Jenny Rogers (9:52 3K; 16:43 5K; 134th at '16 NCAA XC)
FR India Johnson (4:52 1600; 10:23 3200; 9th at '16 NXN; 4th at '16 FL XC)
SO Karrigan Smith (4:27 1500; 9:31 3K; 10:21 3K SC; 163rd at '16 NCAA XC)
JR Amber Way (16:32 5K; 33:54 10K; 39th at '16 Big Ten XC)
SO Jeralyn Poe (4:31 1500; 9:40 3K; 16:31 5K; 181st at '16 NCAA XC)
FR Dillon McClintock (4:21 1500)
FR Maggie Farrell (4:54 1600; 10:19 3200)
JR Kelsie Schwartz (9:38 3K; 16:26 5K; 34:35 10K; 185th at '15 NCAA XC)

Impact Freshmen/Transfers:

India Johnson via Hilliard, OH (4:52 1600; 10:23 3200; 9th at '16 NXN; 4th at '16 FL XC)
Maggie Farrell via Battle Creek, MI (4:54 1600; 10:19 3200)

Analysis:

After an eighth-place team finish last fall, the Spartans will look for their young talent to step up in 2017. The loss of All-Americans Rachelle Schulist and Alexis Wiersma will leave a big void to be filled this year. Luckily, the Spartans have nine potential athletes to battle for varsity spots.

Sophomore Holly Bullough and junior Jenny Rogers come in as the top returners. But look to incoming freshman India Johnson to make an instant impact. Johnson finished ninth at Nike Cross Nationals and fourth at Foot Locker Nationals her senior year and sports a 10:23 3200m personal best. If Johnson can adjust well to the college system, she will be a threat to be the top freshman in the NCAA.

FULL WOMEN'S RANKINGS HERE