Coverage dated November 1, 2026

BYU and Utah each rise in latest AP top 25 poll ahead of historic rivalry matchup

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For the first time in history, BYU and Utah will meet on the gridiron as fellow top 10 teams. Both the Cougars (No. 7) and Utes (No. 3) have moved up in Sunday’s latest AP top 25 poll following their wins over the weekend. BYU jumped one spot, and Utah rose by three.

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Deseret News
BYU and Utah each rise in latest AP top 25 poll ahead of historic rivalry matchup (opens Deseret News)
Published Nov 1, 2026
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For the first time in history, BYU and Utah will meet on the gridiron as fellow top 10 teams. Both the Cougars (No. 7) and Utes (No. 3) have moved up in Sunday’s latest AP top 25 poll following their wins over the weekend. BYU jumped one spot, and Utah rose by three.
Salt Lake Tribune
How high did Utah and BYU climb in the AP Top 25 entering rivalry week? (opens Salt Lake Tribune)
Published Nov 1, 2026
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Utah climbed to No. 3 and BYU to No. 7 in the latest AP Top 25, setting up the first top-10 matchup in the rivalry's history next Saturday in Salt Lake City.