BYU remains No. 1 in Big 12 football power rankings after latest win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
BYU holds onto the top position in the Big 12 Conference football power rankings after a 17-10 victory against TCU. The Cougars, now 4-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play, face Iowa State in their next matchup on Friday. Texas Tech follows in second place via a 29-7 win over Colorado, continuing an impressive run with strong second-half performances. Houston maintains third place following a 27-17 win against UCF. The power rankings highlight the competitiveness of the conference this season, as several teams vie for position in the lead-up to the championship.
- •BYU is 4-0, 2-0 in conference play
- •Texas Tech improves to 5-0 after beating Colorado
- •Houston defeats UCF, maintaining third place
- •Iowa State next challenges BYU on Friday
- •Upcoming matchups could alter standings significantly
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Big 12 football power rankings: BYU not a firm No. 1 anymore
"People are saying the Big 12 is the deepest conference in the country. OK, it's just us saying it, but the power rankings show separation has been created.
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