Utah Rises to No. 2 After Beating BYU

Utah’s 28-20 victory over BYU in their rivalry game on November 7 propelled the Utes to No. 2 in the AP Top 25, released November 8. The ranking is the highest in program history since Utah finished the 2008 season at No. 2, and the school’s best position in a poll during a season.

BYU dropped five places to No. 12 after the loss, leaving the Cougars with a 7-2 record. The two teams were among four Big 12 programs in the updated top 25.

Texas Tech ranked No. 10, Houston was No. 14 and Arizona was No. 22. Oklahoma State was the third Big 12 team outside the rankings.

The next College Football Playoff poll is scheduled to be revealed Tuesday evening on ESPN.