Can you hear it? That’s the sound of a fundamental shift in the power dynamic among teams from the West in the Big 12. BYU has officially eclipsed Utah, the effects of which will play out over the next few years or longer.
The results from Week Six added some clarity out West. The season has been underway long enough to disregard any preseason expectations or brand bias. The results on the field are what matter, not the name on the front of the jersey.
Oregon claims the top spot in our initial Power Rankings with a road sweep of Big Ten teams last week. Gonzaga, Arizona, and New Mexico continue their conference hot streaks with wins in the WCC, Big 12, and Mountain West, respectively.