BYU opens at No. 14, Utah at No. 21 in AP preseason Top 25
August 17, 2026 at 11:08 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
BYU football opened the 2026 season ranked No. 14 in the Associated Press preseason poll, while Utah came in at No. 21. Both programs are among the highest-ranked teams in the Big 12 Conference entering the season.
The rankings reflect strong 2025 finishes for both programs and optimism about returning talent. BYU returns most of its offense from a team that won 11 games, while Utah reloads after a coaching change.
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