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Big 12 sees three teams in top nine of Coaches Poll

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:12 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Big 12 sees three teams in top nine of Coaches Poll

Summary

The Big 12 Conference is generating attention with three teams ranked in the top nine of the US LBM Coaches Poll. Commissioner Brett Yormark expressed satisfaction with the conference’s prominence in the College Football Playoff race after BYU's recent victory over Notre Dame. That win has added to the excitement surrounding an upcoming matchup between No. 16 Houston and No. 9 Utah. Yormark aims for multiple teams from the Big 12 to secure spots in the upcoming College Football Playoff, enhancing the conference's national relevance.

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By the Numbers

•BYU defeated previously second-ranked Notre Dame 28-24.
•Houston will face Utah in a crucial matchup this Saturday.
•The Big 12 has three undefeated teams in the top nine of the Coaches Poll.
•Yormark aims for multiple Big 12 teams in the College Football Playoff.
•ESPN's College GameDay is in Salt Lake City for the Utah game.

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9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Is Big 12 football having its CFP race moment? Brent Yormark think so

What they're saying

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The Big 12 is having a moment with three teams in the top nine of the US LBM Coaches Poll. It's exactly what commissioner Brett Yormark envisioned.
— Yahoo Sports

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