For Utah, the game represents an opportunity to protect its unbeaten season and remain among the leading contenders for a first-round playoff bye. For BYU, the matchup offers a chance to defeat one of the nation's highest-ranked teams and strengthen its position in the playoff race.

Prior to Ohio State's impressive performance in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Notre Dame, Nick Saban shredded Ryan Day's critics. Day and the Buckeyes suffered a fourth straight loss to Michigan this season prior to the unprecedented run to a title during the first year of playoff expansion.

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There is a new hierarchy in the odds to win the College Football Playoff this season, and the odds have shifted in a big way ahead of Tuesday's first ranking fr

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season will be unveiled Tuesday night, with Miami as the No. 1 team in the nation.