Utah, BYU projected for College Football Playoff spots as season nears end
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
As October closes, both the Utah Utes and BYU Cougars are positioned as potential College Football Playoff participants. The Utes, currently ranked No. 6, are the only unbeaten team in the Big 12, following a 21-13 victory over No. 14 Houston. The No. 8 Cougars, despite a recent double-overtime loss to UCF, maintain a strong playoff résumé, their victory against then-No. 2 Notre Dame. Multiple bowl projections include both teams, indicating a possibility for a CFP rematch when they face off on November 7.
- •Utah is 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Big 12 play.
- •BYU stands at 6-1 with a critical win over Notre Dame.
- •Bowl projections consistently feature both teams in the CFP.
- •Utah and BYU are scheduled to face each other on November 7.
- •Their matchup could affect playoff standings significantly.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Latest bowl projections favor both Utah, BYU to make College Football Playoff. One even predicts a rematch
"Utes are the lone unbeaten team in the Big 12 and leading the latest projections, while Cougars’ résumé is still strong despite team’s first loss.
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