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- calendar_today November 9, 2026
Boise State Advances in AP Top 25 Rankings
Boise State continued its climb in the college football landscape, moving up to No. 17 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. The advance comes after the Broncos’ victory over Colorado State on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Key Victory Fuels Boise State's Rise
During the game, Boise State quarterback Max Cutforth was seen congratulating tight end Matt Wagner after Wagner’s touchdown catch in the first half. This performance helped solidify the team’s spot within the AP Top 25, marking an important week for the program.
Major Movements in the AP Top 25 Poll
The movement of Boise State was part of a broader set of changes in the latest release of the AP Top 25 college football poll, voted on by a national media panel. Georgia reclaimed the No. 1 ranking with one of their most dominant showings of the season, defeating Mississippi 42-7. Georgia secured 53 of the 70 first-place votes.
Utah moved up to No. 2 after a 28-20 win over BYU, achieving its highest-ever regular season AP ranking. Notre Dame jumped to No. 3 after a 31-24 win against Miami, while Miami dropped to No. 5 after their first loss of the season. UCLA remains unbeaten and secured the No. 4 spot, marking their highest ranking since 2001.
Pole Shifts and Conference Representation
The weekend’s results saw significant movement throughout the rankings. Tennessee made a notable leap to No. 9 following a convincing 34-6 victory over Kentucky. Texas Tech returned to the top 10 after outscoring West Virginia. Meanwhile, Ohio State fell to No. 21 after successive losses, marking their lowest position since 2014, apart from the 2020 season. Oregon reentered the poll at No. 18 and SMU returned at No. 25, while Missouri and Florida dropped out of the rankings due to recent losses.
By conference, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) led with eight ranked teams, including Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee. The Big Ten followed with six, and the Big 12 placed five teams in the poll. The ACC had three teams, with the Pac-12 and Mountain West each represented by one: Boise State at No. 17 and New Mexico at No. 23, respectively. Notre Dame remained the sole Independent in the poll at No. 3.
Upcoming Ranked Matchups
The new rankings also set up critical matchups between ranked programs. Among them, No. 2 Utah faces No. 22 Arizona, No. 8 Texas meets No. 24 LSU, No. 11 Wake Forest visits No. 25 SMU, and No. 15 USC travels to play No. 6 Indiana.
Highlights and Historical Notes
Utah’s No. 2 spot marks its highest ranking since the final poll of the 2008 season. The volatility at the top of the poll this year, with four different teams holding the No. 1 spot, is the most since 2008. Other highlights include Notre Dame holding the lowest ranking for a top-five team that just defeated a No. 1 opponent since 2013.
Boise State’s advance to No. 17 in the AP Top 25 reflects the team's momentum in the 2026 season and reaffirms their standing among top college football programs.
Source: kivitv.com.
