BYU, Utah pass early test and move up in latest AP Top 25 rankings

BYU and Utah both used their early-season statement wins to climb in the latest Associated Press Top 25. BYU, which had dropped a spot the week before after a reshuffling tie-break with USC, rose to No. 11 after beating Arizona. The Cougars stayed close through halftime, then shut out Arizona in the second half. A key late fourth-down stop led to a touchdown on the next possession, and BYU now sits atop the Big 12 as its highest-ranked team. Utah jumped to No. 17 after a 33-point win over Arkansas, posting 13 pass breakups.