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BYU rises to eighth in AP Poll after win over TCU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

BYU rises to eighth in AP Poll after win over TCU

Summary

BYU climbed two spots to eighth in the AP Poll following a 17-10 victory over TCU. The win marks BYU as one of five ranked Big 12 teams, alongside Texas Tech, Utah, Oklahoma State, and Houston. The Cougars previously ranked tenth saw their upward movement aided by Florida's loss to Missouri. BYU's next game is against Iowa State on Friday, which follows their 45-42 win against West Virginia, where running back Aiden Flora had a standout performance. A win against the Cyclones could set up a top 10 matchup against Notre Dame on October 17.

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By the Numbers

•BYU defeats TCU 17-10 on the road
•BYU moves from 10th to 8th in AP Poll
•Next game against Iowa State on Friday
•Iowa State coming off a 45-42 win
•Potential matchup against Notre Dame on October 17

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — BYU Moves up in AP Poll after TCU Win

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After a 17-10 road win over TCU, BYU moved up 2 spots from 10 to 8 in the AP Poll released Sunday. BYU is one of five Big 12 teams ranked along with Texas Tech (11), Utah (12), Oklahoma State (18), and Houston (22). Notre Dame is ranked #3. BYU passed Florida (loss to Missouri) […]
— Yahoo Sports

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