BYU football ranked No. 14 in AP preseason poll
August 19, 2026 at 10:06 AM MT · via BYU Daily Universe · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
BYU enters the 2026 season ranked 14th in the Associated Press preseason college football poll, the program's highest preseason ranking in recent years. The Cougars' Big 12 schedule includes marquee matchups with Notre Dame and Utah. Expectations are elevated following strong recruiting and transfer portal additions.
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