BYU fans may be geared up to beat Texas Tech on the field this weekend in a momentous clash between conference rivals, but when it comes to heart, the Cougars have already come out winners.

For the 18th time in program history, BYU finds itself listed in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Cougars checked in at No. 7 in the initial rankings of 2025, which were released Tuesday night on ESPN.

It was Utah posting the most notable Big 12 win of the week, so the Utes move up in our latest Big 12 power ranking.

The first rankings are out for the College Football Playoffs, giving fans a glimpse into whether their teams could make the postseason this year.

The first College Football Playoff poll was released on Tuesday, and as of now, BYU is in the playoffs. The Cougars were ranked #7 in the poll, while Utah was ranked higher than many people expected at #13.

After BYU’s win Friday night against Montana State, it had the momentum for its rivalry match on Saturday morning.

If Utah keeps winning, BYU would be assured of at least one victory over a ranked opponent. In fact, the Cougars’ three-point escape in Provo in the middle of October could very well be their only victory over a ranked opponent.

The first-round bust had his best days for the BYU Cougars. So naturally, Wilson and his wife Nicolette ar building their dream home there.

Coming from a 'super family' of athletes, Bachmeier is the fourth of his siblings to compete in college athletics, and he's ready to make his mark in a top-10 matchup against Texas Tech.