Miami reaches No. 1, BYU climbs to No. 2 in AP poll
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Miami ascended to the No. 1 position in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2002. BYU achieved its No. 2 ranking, marking the program's highest placement since 1984. This shift in rankings follows a tumultuous week in college football that reshuffled the standings. With these changes, both programs are in prime position to establish themselves as contenders this season.
- •Miami ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time since 2002.
- •BYU reached No. 2 for the first time since 1984.
- •Rankings changed after a chaotic week in college football.
- 7:14 PMESPN — Miami climbs to 1, BYU to 2 after chaotic week shakes up AP poll
- 6:44 PMCBS Sports — AP Top 25 poll: Miami takes over at No. 1, BYU surges to No. 2 in college football rankings
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Miami is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since ’02, No. 2 BYU’s ranking best since ’84 title season
"There is a change at the top for the second straight week amid a chaotic weekend of upsets, while BYU's win over Notre Dame earned major respect from the voters
"The wildest and wackiest week of the college football season so far saw five of the top seven teams lose — a first in the AP poll’s 90-year history.
"Miami climbed to the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2002 while BYU's No. 2 ranking is its highest since 1984.
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External links- ESPNOct 18, 2026, 7:14 PMMiami climbs to 1, BYU to 2 after chaotic week shakes up AP poll
Miami climbed to the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2002 while BYU's No. 2 ranking is its highest since 1984.
- CBS SportsOct 18, 2026, 6:44 PMAP Top 25 poll: Miami takes over at No. 1, BYU surges to No. 2 in college football rankings
There is a change at the top for the second straight week amid a chaotic weekend of upsets, while BYU's win over Notre Dame earned major respect from the voters
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 6:30 PMMiami is No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since ’02, No. 2 BYU’s ranking best since ’84 title season
The wildest and wackiest week of the college football season so far saw five of the top seven teams lose — a first in the AP poll’s 90-year history.
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