Big movement for BYU, Utah in the Top 25 for the Big 12 Conference
Sep 29, 2024, 2:30 PM | Updated: Sep 30, 2024, 3:29 pm
WACO, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: Crew Wakley #7 of the Brigham Young Cougars celebrates after sacking Sawyer Robertson #13 of the Baylor Bears during the first half at McLane Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Waco, Texas. BYU is now ranked 17 in the AP Top 25 Poll. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY — Following the action in week five, the Big 12 Conference has seen a bit of a shakeup in the AP Top 25 Poll.
After their first Big 12 Conference road victory, the BYU Cougars have moved up to No. 17.
#BYU football looks poised to contend in wide-open Big 12 after win at Baylor.#BYUFootball #GoCougs https://t.co/XlQt2p3YII
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 28, 2024
Meanwhile, the Utes suffered defeat on their home turf which sent them down eight spots to No. 18 in the latest edition.
“With a bye next week to get healthy – we’re looking at you Rising – the Utes begin the softest part of their schedule over the next three weeks.”
– @PKKinahan https://t.co/gxTGpsmsEp
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 29, 2024
The rest of the Big 12 rankings
Looking across the rest of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State is now the top-ranked program at No. 16, followed closely by BYU at No. 17 and Utah at No. 18. Kansas State got back in the win column and has moved up to No. 20. Those are the four programs represented in the Top 25.
Arizona (106) is the top program receiving votes, while Oklahoma State (8), and Colorado (1) are garnering consideration.
The AP Top 25 poll
There was a lot of movement in the top of the AP Top 25 Poll this week. The Alabama Crimson Tide have taken the top spot after an impressive win over the Georgia Bulldogs. The Georgia Bulldogs fell to No. 5.
