Video: Big 12 Disrespected? Notre Dame No. 1? Reacting to Josh Pate’s Way-Too-Early CFB Top 25 | KSL Sports
Feb 2, 2026, 8:11 PM | Updated: 9:01 pm
Josh Pate just released his “Commissioner’s Poll” for the 2026 season with some interesting rankings for teams like BYU and Utah.
BYU Insider Mitch Harper and Utah Insider Steve Bartle break down Pate’s way-too-early top 25 rankings and debate whether the Big 12 is finally getting its due or still facing a “glass ceiling” in the polls.
With Texas Tech at #12, BYU at #14, and Utah at #19, they analyze the roster retention in Provo, the Morgan Scalley transition in SLC, and why Pate’s decision to crown the Fighting Irish at #1 might be the most polarizing take so far this college football off-season.
📌 In this video:
✅ Big 12 Reality Check: Are BYU and Utah being penalized by the national media despite elite roster retention?
✅ The Irish Bias: Why Josh Pate ranking Notre Dame at No. 1 is the most questioned move of the off-season.
✅ Texas Tech Turnover: With the Red Raiders ranked at No. 12, can they take the next step after their 2025 campaign?
✅ Reigning National Champions: Are the Indiana Hoosiers ranked appropriately at No. 3 after their historic 16-0 title run?
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