With two additional non-conference games, BYU has beefed up its out-of-conference slate from previous years.
The AP preseason top 25 poll was released Monday, and three BYU opponents are ranked in the top 20. WCC foe Gonzaga received its highest preseason ranking ever at number three and received a first place vote. Sweet 16 team Nevada came in at number seven and December 29 foe Mississippi State is ranked 18.
Former MWC and WAC rival San Diego State was in the “others receiving votes” category and received 9 votes. BYU will play at SDSU December 22.