For the 18th time in program history, BYU finds itself listed in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Cougars checked in at No. 7 in the initial rankings of 2025, which were released Tuesday night on ESPN.

Texas Tech dominated BYU and cracked open the Big 12's championship game race with a three-way tie at the top.

The first College Football Playoff poll was released on Tuesday, and as of now, BYU is in the playoffs. The Cougars were ranked #7 in the poll, while Utah was ranked higher than many people expected at #13.

The first rankings are out for the College Football Playoffs, giving fans a glimpse into whether their teams could make the postseason this year.

If Utah keeps winning, BYU would be assured of at least one victory over a ranked opponent. In fact, the Cougars’ three-point escape in Provo in the middle of October could very well be their only victory over a ranked opponent.

BYU ranked No. 7, Utah No. 13 in first College Football Playoff rankingsThe first top 25 CFP rankings were released Tuesday night by the College Football Playof

Richie Saunders scored 20 points, freshman and top recruit AJ Dybantsa had 17 points and eight rebounds, and No. 8 BYU never trailed in a 98-53 win over Holy Cross.

U.S. News & World Report placed 14 Utah colleges and universities in its new 2026 rankings, with Brigham Young University and the University of Utah at the top.

The first-round bust had his best days for the BYU Cougars. So naturally, Wilson and his wife Nicolette ar building their dream home there.

The Cougars knew they needed some help in Thursday night's regular-season finale on the Hill, but also needed to do their part.

Coming from a 'super family' of athletes, Bachmeier is the fourth of his siblings to compete in college athletics, and he's ready to make his mark in a top-10 matchup against Texas Tech.