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ESPN's 2026 FPI: BYU and Utah Primed for Big 12 Contention
11 Jul
Summary
- BYU and Utah are projected as top contenders for the Big 12 title.
- BYU ranks 20th nationally with a 13.1 FPI, second in the Big 12.
- Utah is ranked 31st nationally with an 8.5 FPI, third in the Big 12.
ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) for the 2026 college football season projects strong performances for both BYU and Utah in the Big 12 Conference.
BYU enters the season with a 13.1 FPI score, ranking them 20th nationally and second within the Big 12. Last season, the Cougars finished 12-2. Their schedule strength is rated 55th nationally, with key matchups against Notre Dame and Utah.
Utah is positioned 31st nationally with an 8.5 FPI, placing them third in the Big 12 rankings. The Utes, who finished 11-2 last year, have the third-best odds in the conference to win the Big 12. Their strength of schedule is ranked 63rd nationally.
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