BYU Football Continues To Climb In Week Seven AP Top 25 Poll

SALT LAKE CITY — BYU football made its biggest jump of the season in the week seven AP Top 25 Poll, which was released on Sunday.

Following the Cougars’ 38-24 win over West Virginia, BYU jumped up five spots to No. 18 in the latest version of the college football rankings.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by KSL Sports (@kslsports)

In the win, freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier approached 400 scrimmage yards as he completed 18 of his 25 pass attempts for 351 yards and a touchdown, and added 43 yards and a score with his legs.

Running back LJ Martin had himself a day as well, taking 21 carries for 90 yards and two rushing TDs. Chase Roberts and Parker Kingston had big games as well. Both receivers had just four receptions, but netted 161 and 111 yards, respectively.

The Rest of The Big 12 Rankings

Once again, BYU is one of four teams in the Big 12 to crack the AP Poll. However, this week they are the second-highest ranked team.

Texas Tech remains ahead of the pack, and they entered the top ten this week at No. 9. Arizona State and Iowa State slot in behind BYU at No. 21 and No. 22.

Three more Big 12 teams missed the cut but still received votes. Those schools are Cincinnati (129 votes, 26th overall), Utah (84 votes, 29th overall), and TCU (14 votes, 34th overall).

Week Seven AP Poll Top 25

1. Ohio State
2. Miami
3. Oregon
4. Ole Miss
5. Texas A&M
6. Oklahoma
7. Indiana
8. Alabama
9. Texas Tech
10. Georgia
11. LSU
12. Tennessee
13. Georgia Tech
14. Missouri
15. Michigan
16. Notre Dame
17. Illinois
18. BYU
19. Virginia
20. Vanderbilt
21. Arizona State
22. Iowa State
23. Memphis
24. South Florida
25. Florida State

Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for sports.ksl.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.

Take us with you, wherever you go.

Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. You can stream live radio, video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.

Follow @CHoltSports