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BYU projected for number one ranking after upsetting Notre Dame

By Utah News Staff · October 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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According to a report published October 17, BYU is projected to take the number one spot in college football rankings following an upset victory over Notre Dame. The victory occurred during a weekend of significant upsets involving several top-15 teams.

Key takeaways

  • BYU is projected to be ranked number one in college football after defeating Notre Dame.
  • The victory over Notre Dame occurred during a weekend featuring multiple upsets of top-15 teams.
  • The Associated Press and US LBM coaches polls are expected to be released Sunday morning.

BYU is projected to be ranked number one in college football following a victory over previously second-ranked Notre Dame, according to a report published October 17.

The Saturday night win over Notre Dame occurred during a weekend of significant upsets for several top-15 teams, creating uncertainty regarding upcoming polls.

The victory over Notre Dame comes amidst a chaotic weekend of college football results. While BYU defeated the former number two team, other top teams also faced difficult results.

Miami required overtime to defeat Florida State, and Ohio State's win over top-five Indiana has lost luster due to the performance of Texas. Additionally, Georgia's win over Alabama is complicated by Alabama's subsequent loss.

Projected rankings for the top 10 include BYU, Miami, Ohio State, Georgia, Indiana, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas Tech, and Utah.

The Associated Press and US LBM coaches polls are expected to be released Sunday morning. The outcome of these polls will determine the official top 10 rankings following the weekend's results.

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