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Latest bowl projections favor both Utah, BYU to make College Football Playoff. One even predicts a rematch

By Deseret News · October 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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Going into the final week of action in October, both BYU and Utah are viewed as College Football Playoff contenders and it's reflected in the latest bowl projections. The No. 6 Utes are the lone unbeaten team remaining in the Big 12, after beating then-No. 14 Houston 21-13 last Saturday to improve to 7-0 on the season and 4-0 in league play.

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