BYU climbs to No. 11, Utah to No. 17 in AP poll after Week 2 wins
September 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Both BYU and Utah moved up in the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll following victories in Week 2, The Salt Lake Tribune reported. BYU climbed to No. 11 after defeating Arizona 28-17, while Utah rose to No. 17.
The Cougars' ranking is their highest of the season. Both teams improved their positions after winning games against competitive opponents, raising expectations for their seasons ahead.
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