The premier Big 12 regular-season matchup of 2026 is finally here — it’s BYU vs. Utah. More is at stake in this rivalry than ever before — the Cougars (7-1, 4-1) were ranked No. 9 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday night, while undefeated Utah (8-0, 5-0) clocked in at No. 3.
Bowl projections for BYU and Utah heading into their rivalry matchup
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