Coverage dated November 3, 2026

Utah debuts at No. 3, BYU at No. 9 in first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026

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Ahead of Saturday’s massive rivalry matchup, BYU and Utah have each found themselves in the top 10 of the initial College Football Playoff rankings. The first CFP poll, which was released Tuesday night on ESPN, has the 8-0 Utes at No. 3 and 7-1 Cougars at No. 9.

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Deseret News
Utah debuts at No. 3, BYU at No. 9 in first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 (opens Deseret News)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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Ahead of Saturday’s massive rivalry matchup, BYU and Utah have each found themselves in the top 10 of the initial College Football Playoff rankings. The first CFP poll, which was released Tuesday night on ESPN, has the 8-0 Utes at No. 3 and 7-1 Cougars at No. 9.
Salt Lake Tribune
Where did Utah and BYU land in the first College Football Playoff rankings? (opens Salt Lake Tribune)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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The Utes earn their highest-ever CFP ranking, while BYU lands at No. 9