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BYU Football Ranked No. 9 Following 3-0 Start

By Utah News Staff · September 24, 2026 · 1 min read
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BYU football holds a 3-0 record and a No. 9 national ranking, according to a September 24 report. The BYU Sports Nation episode also features a Big 12 breakdown and a preview of BYU volleyball's matchup against Baylor.

Key takeaways

  • BYU football is 3-0 and ranked No. 9 in the country.
  • Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports analyzed the Big 12 race.
  • Kate Prior and Grace Fredrick previewed a BYU volleyball game against Baylor.

BYU football has reached a 3-0 record and a No. 9 national ranking, according to a September 24 report from BYU Sports Nation. The program's successful start was a primary focus of the episode.

In the September 24 broadcast, Jarom and Dave discussed the Cougars' hot start in a segment titled Hot Take or Not. Additionally, CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah provided an analysis of the Big 12 race.

The episode also included a preview of an upcoming top-25 volleyball matchup between BYU and Baylor, featuring Kate Prior and Grace Fredrick.

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