Utah climbs to No. 13, BYU drops to No. 10 in AP Top 25 football poll
September 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Utah rose to No. 13 in the latest Associated Press college football poll after defeating Iowa State, while idle BYU dropped one spot to No. 10.
The rankings position both programs in the top tier of college football as the season approaches its midpoint. Utah's win over a ranked opponent provided the boost, while BYU's drop reflects typical poll movement when teams don't play.
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