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Utah, BYU firmly in playoff field following first release of CFP rankings

By Fox 13 · November 3, 2026 · 1 min read
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Days before the annual "Holy War," the rivalry took on added importance for both Utah and BYU with the release of the season's first College Football Playoff rankings. If the season ended Tuesday, both the Utes and Cougars would be in the 12-team field to compete for a national championship.

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