BYU sits at number 8 in the latest AP Top 25 college football rankings following a 7-3 victory over Notre Dame, according to CBS Sports. The Cougars maintain a perfect 5-0 record as they prepare for a matchup against the number 2 ranked Notre Dame Cougars.
BYU and Notre Dame Rankings
The latest AP Top 25 poll, updated October 11, 2026, shows BYU holding a position in the top 10 with 1,237 points. This ranking follows their recent win against Notre Dame, a contest that resulted in a 7-3 score in favor of the Cougars.
Notre Dame's performance in that matchup propelled them to the number 2 spot in the AP rankings, moving up one position from their previous standing. The Cougars hold a 6-0 record and have accumulated 1,630 points. Their next scheduled game is against BYU.
Coaches Poll Comparison
The Coaches Poll, also updated October 11, 2026, offers a different perspective on the national landscape. While the AP poll ranks BYU at number 8, the Coaches Poll places the team at number 8 with a 5-0 record and 1,355 points.
In the Coaches Poll, the Notre Dame victory over BYU was recorded as a 10-7 win for the Cougars. This result contributed to Notre Dame's 6-0 record and their number 2 ranking in the Coaches Poll, where they earned 1,713 points.
Top Ranked Teams
At the top of both the AP and Coaches Polls, Georgia remains the number 1 team in the nation. The Georgia Bulldogs hold a perfect 6-0 record in both sets of rankings. According to the AP poll, Georgia has 1,745 points, while the Coaches Poll credits them with 1,832 points. Georgia is scheduled to play Florida on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Miami (Fla.) also holds a prominent position in the rankings. In the AP poll, the Hurricanes are ranked number 3 with a 5-0 record and 1,594 points. The Coaches Poll ranks Miami (Fla.) at number 3 as well, with a 5-0 record and 1,688 points. Miami (Fla.) is set to face Florida State next.
Mid-Tier Rankings
The middle of the national rankings features several undefeated and high-performing teams. In the AP Top 25, Indiana holds the number 5 spot with a 6-0 record and 1,461 points. Ohio State follows at number 4 with a 5-1 record and 1,508 points.
In the Coaches Poll, Indiana is ranked number 4 with a 6-0 record and 1,633 points, while Ohio State is ranked number 5 with a 5-1 record and 1,565 points. Both polls indicate that Indiana is scheduled to play Michigan on Oct. 24.
Southern Conference Standings
Other notable teams in the AP Top 25 include Alabama at number 6 with a 5-1 record and 1,372 points, and Texas at number 7 with a 4-1 record and 1,371 points. Ole Miss is ranked number 9 with a 4-1 record and 1,135 points.
In the Coaches Poll, Alabama is ranked number 7 with a 5-1 record and 1,358 points, and Texas is ranked number 6 with a 4-1 record and 1,369 points. Ole Miss holds the number 10 spot in the Coaches Poll with a 4-1 record and 1,180 points.
Utah Utes Standing
The Utah Utes are currently ranked number 11 in the AP Top 25, carrying a 5-0 record and 1,073 points. Their next game is scheduled against Colorado on Oct. 17.
In the Coaches Poll, Utah is also ranked at number 11, maintaining a 5-0 record and 1,071 points. The Utes are also scheduled to play Colorado on Oct. 17.
Season Outlook
The rankings reflect a highly competitive season. Beyond the top teams, the AP poll includes teams like Texas Tech at number 10 and Missouri at number 13. The Coaches Poll features Texas Tech at number 9 and Missouri at number 13.
As the season progresses, these rankings will shift based on upcoming matchups, including scheduled games for teams like USC, Alabama, and various others throughout October.
