Did BYU take its national ranking for granted?

Spenser Heaps, Deseret News BYU coach Kalani Sitake works the sideline during the game against the UTSA Roadrunners at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. The Cougars escaped with a narrow win over the 34-point underdogs.PROVO — So, BYU climbed in the college football polls, even after a lackluster performance.

That is news Blue and White fans should be giddy about.

That is the state of 2020 when Big Ten and Pac-12 teams have yet to play and the Cougars continue to streak at 4-0, No. 13 in the coaches poll and No. 14 by The Associated Press.

That is also a good time for Kalani Sitake and his players to think for a moment and appreciate the experience of being a ranked…