The battle for Beehive State bragging rights won’t be settled until Nov. 9.
But, for the first time this season, BYU has a slight edge over in-state rival Utah in one poll.
The Cougars leapfrogged the Utes in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 poll, moving up to No. 17 in the country after beating Baylor on the road.
The Utes dropped eight spots to No. 18 in the wake of Saturday night’s home loss to Arizona.
The Cougars (5-0) and the Utes (4-1) both have byes this week.
The Utes next play on Oct. 11 at Arizona State. BYU will host Arizona on Oct. 12.
AP Top 25
1. Alabama
2. Texas
3. Ohio State
4. Tennessee
5. Georgia
6. Oregon
7. Penn State
8. Miami
9. Missouri
10. Michigan
11. USC
12. Ole Miss
13. LSU
14. Notre Dame
15. Clemson
16. Iowa State
17. BYU
18. Utah
19. Oklahoma
20. Kansas State
21. Boise State
22. Louisville
23. Indiana
24. Illinois
25. UNLV
