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What Utah's position in first College Football Playoff rankings means for the Utes' postseason aspirations

The first College Football Playoff rankings came as a welcomed surprise to Utah football fans. The Utes (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) checked in at No. 13 in the initial CFP rankings released Tuesday night, four spots higher than their position in the Associated Press Top 25 poll and one spot shy of cracking the coveted top 12.

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Utah Football is the Highest-Ranked Two-Loss Team in SP+

Utah has two losses on the record, but don’t tell that to the analytics crowd. In this week’s SP+ rankings from ESPN’s Bill Connelly, the Utes came in at No.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 4

Utah ranks just outside of top 12 in first College Football Playoff rankings

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025-26 season featured Utah just on the outside of the initial 12 teams projected to compete for the national championship.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 4

Where will Utah land in first College Football Playoff rankings of 2025?

The College Football Playoff selection committee is ready to reveal the first glimpse at what January's 12-team postseason could look like based on the first two months of regular season action.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / November 2

Utah football among biggest risers in latest Associated Press Top 25 poll

A dominant victory over one of the hottest teams in the country helped Utah ascend into the top 20 of the Associated Press poll. With some help from a wild weekend of upsets, the Utes (7-2, 4-2 Big 12) parlayed their 31-point win over Cincinnati into the No.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / November 2

How Utah benefited from wild weekend of upsets in college football

As if beating a top-25 team by 31 points wasn't enough, an upset-filled weekend around the country certainly helped Utah move up the national rankings following its win over Cincinnati.

Utah Running Utes News / Sporting News / November 2

Utah keeps Big 12 title hopes alive with win over Cincinnati

The Utes put together a complete game.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 2

What Utah players said following win over Cincinnati

Mana Carvalho can't take back the costly mistake he committed during Utah's biggest rivalry game of the season. The only route the true freshman could take was try to ignore any hurtful messages from angry fans and move on to the next play.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / October 31

How to watch Utah-Cincinnati game amid ESPN-YouTube TV dispute

Fans planning to watch the upcoming showdown between Utah and Cincinnati through a YouTube TV subscription might want to find another outlet before Saturday's 8:15 p.m.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 30

Cincinnati vs. Utah bold predictions for massive top 25 clash in Week 10

It is a top-25 matchup in the Big 12, and the site of ESPN’s College Game Day as Cincinnati visits Utah. This game could go a long way in the race to play for the Big 12 Title, and we have bold predictions on the match-up.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / October 29

Utah football vs. Cincinnati by the numbers

The stage is set for a pivotal Big 12 matchup between Utah and Cincinnati. College football's Week 10 slate is set to start and finish from Salt Lake City,

Utah Running Utes News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 29

Big 12 Title Race: Cincinnati vs. Utah Headlines Week 10

In what had looked like a defining weekend in the Big 12 Conference last week, week nine, instead, added more intrigue to the top of the standings as the league’s top teams won—and won big. No.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / October 29

Utah Keeps Playing Games with Availability Reports and Folks Are Tired of It

Utah’s playing games with the Big 12’s availability rules, and it’s starting to wear thin with just about everyone paying attention. This weekend, Brett McMurphy of On3 called out the Utes for what it is: disingenuous, manipulative, and ridiculous.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / October 28

Utah Football Flips Elite Five-Star from Big Ten Program

Utah just pulled off a major recruiting win, flipping five-star offensive lineman Keenyi Pepe from USC. That’s not just a headline grab; it’s a straight-up statement from a Big 12 newcomer that’s not here to ease in quietly.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 27