BYU wide receiver Kyler Kasper (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate) AP Photo/Tyler Tate
Jackson Payne
By Jackson Payne
Jackson has been writing about sports for the Deseret News since 2023.

The Cougars and Utes are being rewarded for their Saturday conquests.

BYU rose four spots from No. 15 to No. 11 in Sunday’s latest AP top 25 poll following a 28-17 win over Arizona, and Utah’s explosive 43-10 victory over Arkansas led to a three-spot jump from No. 20 to No. 17.

The Cougars currently stand as the highest-ranked Big 12 team, with Texas Tech (No. 13) and Houston (No. 22) also representing the conference in the poll.

After stunning Ohio State, Texas is now the No. 1-ranked squad in the country.

Notre Dame, BYU’s Oct. 17 opponent in Provo, sits at No. 3 in the rankings.

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BYU heads for a Pac-12 road clash with Colorado State this week, and Utah will host instate foe Utah State.

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