The BYU Cougars have been ranked ninth in the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings for the 2026 season, released on November 4, 2026.
The ranking places BYU among the top contenders for the national championship. The Cougars' head coach Kalani Sitake was photographed during a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, on October 31, 2026.
