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BYU Fell to No. 8, but the Poll Still Left a Repairable Path
BYU dropped six AP spots after losing at UCF. The vote totals, six ranked Big 12 teams and Arizona State game show what remains within reach.
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BYU Is No. 2, but the AP Poll Left Almost No Cushion
BYU climbed to No. 2 after beating Notre Dame, but 48 points separate Miami, the Cougars and Ohio State. The ranking is a mandate, not shelter.
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BYU Is No. 8. The 236-Point Gap Shows Its Real Tier
BYU climbed to No. 8 in both polls, but the ballot math leaves the Cougars alone between the top seven and a crowded pack of Big 12 contenders.
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BYU Is No. 9, but the Ballot Cushion Is 23 Points
BYU reached No. 9 in both polls, but its AP lead over Texas Tech is only 23 points. The ranking is earned; the next road test decides whether it lasts.
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BYU Is No. 11. The 22-Point Gap to USC Says More Than the Headline
BYU climbed to No. 11 after beating Arizona, but the AP points show a narrow edge over USC and a resume that still needs a clean road answer.
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