BYU Drops to No. 15, Utah Rises to No. 20 in First AP Poll After Week 1 Dominance
In the first AP Top 25 poll of the 2026 college football regular season, BYU dropped to No. 15 and Utah rose to No. 20, following dominant Week 1 victories for both teams.
Salt Lake City, UT, September 8, 2026 — The latest AP Top 25 poll for the 2026 college football season has been released, reflecting early-season performances. Following Week 1 games, both Brigham Young University (BYU) and the University of Utah have seen shifts in their rankings.
BYU, which was ranked higher entering the season, has dropped to No. 15 in the poll. This movement comes after the team secured a dominant victory in its Week 1 matchup. The specific details of BYU’s Week 1 opponent and the margin of victory were not provided in the summary.
Utah, conversely, has seen its standing improve. The Utes have risen to No. 20 in the rankings. Similar to BYU, Utah’s ascent is attributed to a dominant performance in their opening game of the 2026 regular season. Information regarding Utah’s Week 1 opponent and game details was not included in the summary.
The poll reflects the initial assessments of national sportswriters and broadcasters, with significant movements expected as the season progresses. The rankings indicate that while BYU experienced a decline in its position, Utah has made gains, both tied to decisive wins in their respective season openers.
No further details on the specific circumstances of either team’s Week 1 victories, including scores, opponents, or key player performances, were available in the provided summary. The impact of these early-season results on future rankings remains to be seen.
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