BYU moved up again in the rankings to number 8 in the Coaches Poll and 8 in the AP Poll after a 34-point blowout win over Boise State Friday night. BYU was #9 in both polls last week.
Clemson didn’t do BYU any favors losing last night in double overtime to Notre Dame. A big win over the Irish likely would’ve resulted in Notre Dame falling behind BYU in this week’s polls. The Clemson loss also hurts BYU’s already slim chances of making the College Football Playoff, opening the door for a couple one-loss ACC teams to play for a national championship.