Urban Meyer criticizes Utah's schedule impacting CFP chances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Urban Meyer expressed concerns about Utah's schedule after their 5-0 start in the Big 12. He argued the Utes have faced weak competition, which could hinder their playoff aspirations. Utah's opponents so far include Idaho and Iowa State, with a matchup against Colorado upcoming. The Utes will face tougher teams later in the season, such as BYU and TCU. Meanwhile, Colorado has struggled, currently on a three-game losing streak.
- •Utah is 5-0 this season, facing primarily lower-tier teams.
- •Meyer warns that weak schedules hurt playoff chances.
- •Upcoming games include Colorado, BYU, and TCU.
- •Colorado has lost three straight games this season.
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — “Hasn’t Played a Soul”: Urban Meyer Warns Utah’s Weak Schedule Could Hurt Big 12 Program’s CFP Hopes Despite 5-0 Start
"Urban Meyer isn’t happy with the schedule of a major Big 12 program. Three teams, BYU, Texas Tech, and Utah, currently hold perfect 5-0 records, and Meyer has directed his criticism at the Utah Utes.
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