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BYU rises to number 11 in AP Poll following victory over Arizona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:20 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

BYU rises to number 11 in AP Poll following victory over Arizona
Summary

BYU moved to number 11 in the latest AP Poll released Sunday following a double-digit win against Arizona. The Cougars previously held the number 15 spot before the September 12 matchup at LaVell Edwards Stadium. This ascent comes as BYU passed several teams in the rankings, including Oregon and Oklahoma, both of which suffered losses. BYU currently joins Texas Tech at number 13, Utah at number 17, and Houston at number 22 as the four ranked Big 12 programs. The team remains undefeated entering the third week of the season. Next, BYU prepares for its first road game of the year, traveling to Fort Collins to face Colorado State on Saturday. Colorado State holds a 2-0 record following early-season victories over Wyoming and SUU.

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  • •BYU climbed to number 11 in the AP Poll Sunday.
  • •The Cougars defeated Arizona by a double-digit margin on September 12.
  • •Four Big 12 teams currently appear in the AP Top 25.
  • •BYU plays its first road game of the season at Colorado State this Saturday.
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  • 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — BYU Moves up in AP Poll after Arizona Win
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BYU was ranked #15 for the Arizona game, and moved up to #11 in the latest AP Poll released Sunday. BYU is one four Big 12 teams ranked along with Texas Tech (13), Utah (17), and Houston (22). Notre Dame remained at #3. BYU passed Oregon and Oklahoma after their losses, and also passed USC […]

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