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BYU rises to No. 2 in AP poll after 28‑24 win over Notre Dame

BYU moved up six spots to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 after defeating Notre Dame 28‑24, while Utah entered the top ten at No. 10.

BYU rises to No. 2 in AP poll after 28‑24 win over Notre Dame

Key points

  • BYU won 28‑24 over Notre Dame and climbed to No. 2 in the AP poll.
  • The poll lists Miami at No. 1, giving BYU its highest ranking since 1984.
  • Utah is now No. 10, its first top‑ten finish.
  • The AP poll was released on Sunday after Saturday’s games.
  • BYU’s rise is the biggest movement in the poll this week.

BYU climbs to No. 2 in AP poll after win over Notre Dame

BYU moves up six spots to No. 2 in the nation in the latest Associated Press poll released Sunday, following its 28‑24 win over Notre Dame on Saturday.

The poll lists Miami at No. 1, giving BYU its highest ranking since 1984.

Utah appears at No. 10 in the same poll, marking the program’s entry into the top ten.

The Associated Press poll was released on Sunday after a consequential Saturday of college football.

Your questions, answered

How did BYU perform against Notre Dame?

BYU beat Notre Dame 28‑24 on Saturday.

What is BYU’s new ranking?

BYU is ranked No. 2 in the latest AP Top 25.

Where does Utah rank now?

Utah is ranked No. 10 in the same poll.

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