BYU Enters AP Top 10 as Colorado Goes Voteless After Loss
BYU becomes the first Big 12 team in the top 10, while Colorado fails to garner AP votes following a 41-7 defeat.
Key points
- BYU becomes the first Big 12 team to crack the AP Top 10 after Week 3.
- Colorado receives no AP Top 25 votes following a 41-7 loss to Northwestern.
- Texas A&M drops 14 spots in the rankings after losing to Kentucky.
The stadium lights hummed low over the field as the final whistle cut through the air, sealing a 41-7 defeat for the Buffaloes. The scoreboard was a stark verdict, a physical barrier between the team and the nation’s attention. Four turnovers and three failed fourth-down conversions turned the game into a series of missed opportunities, leaving the roster without a single AP Top 25 vote.
Silence in the polls is loud. While the Buffaloes vanished from the rankings, the broader landscape of college football shifted with unexpected momentum. The AP Poll, as reported by Yahoo Sports, revealed a week of significant turbulence, where some programs surged forward while others tumbled into the unranked darkness. The movement was sharp, defined by wins and losses that reshaped the hierarchy.
BYU cracks the top ten
In a rare display of dominance, BYU climbed into the top 10, becoming the first Big 12 team to achieve this milestone in the current cycle. The Cougars’ ascent was steady, reflecting a level of consistency that few peers could match. This climb stood in contrast to Texas Tech, which moved up two spots after a decisive victory over Houston, keeping its momentum intact.
Rankings shift across the league
The Big 12 saw a mixed bag of results, with some teams holding their ground while others slipped. Oklahoma State dropped out of the rankings entirely despite a shutout win over Murray State, receiving votes but losing their position. West Virginia found some traction after an upset win over Virginia, securing votes that kept them in the conversation. Arizona and Kansas State also managed to collect a handful of votes, maintaining a fragile presence in the poll.
Major drops and new entries
The most dramatic fall belonged to Texas A&M, which plummeted 14 spots following a loss to Kentucky. SMU also slid after suffering their first defeat of the season, a break in their early-season rhythm. Meanwhile, Florida and Mississippi State entered the rankings for the first time, their unranked status last week now a thing of the past. The poll’s ebb and flow continued, with each result rewriting the map of college football’s elite.
