Big 12 Football Power Rankings: BYU’s Momentum Builds—Latest on Week 2
In the latest Big 12 power rankings buzz following Week 2 action, BYU keeps pushing upward—armed with offensive firepower and postseason aspirations—yet still remains just shy of national ranking recognition.
Fresh off a commanding season opener, the Cougars amassed an eye-popping 606 yards of offense against Portland State, led by a dynamic performance from freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier. His debut shimmed a spotlight on the potential of BYU’s offense and set the tone for their early-season agenda. Despite this blitz, the Cougars stayed at No. 26 in the AP Poll, accumulating 102 votes, down from 156 in the preseason tally. Their hold on the 26th spot in Week 2 affirms steady respect, though they’re still awaiting that breakthrough into the Top 25 .
Meanwhile, Utah cracked the AP Top 25 at No. 25, courtesy of a resounding 43–10 triumph over UCLA. It’s a notable milestone for a program that debuted strongly in its new conference .
All eyes now turn to BYU’s upcoming showdown against Stanford—scheduled for this weekend. A commanding win there could be the catalyst needed to propel them into the national rankings for the first time this season .
What this means for BYU:
Their offensive explosiveness is undeniable and builds early-season momentum.
Staying just outside the Top 25 signals accumulating national attention—but they need to deliver again to break through.
The Stanford game isn’t just another matchup—it could be a launching pad for BYU into the national spotlight.
As Week 3 approaches, BYU is positioned as a team on the brink—effective, resilient, and hungry to capitalize on both WCFF respect and emerging pow
er ranking status.
