Utah, UCLA, Texas Boost CFP Cases in Week 10 as BYU's 2nd Loss Hurts
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Updated · ESPN · Nov 7
Utah, UCLA, Texas Boost CFP Cases in Week 10 as BYU's 2nd Loss Hurts
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Nov 7
Summary
Utah’s win over BYU kept the Utes unbeaten and on course for a top-four CFP seed and first-round bye, while handing BYU a second loss that could knock it out of the top 12.
BYU already faced committee skepticism over its UCF loss, and with no more likely ranked opponents before the postseason, its path now probably requires help and a conference-title push.
UCLA’s road win at Minnesota should keep the Bruins in line to host a first-round game, though the committee still views undefeated Utah as the stronger team and UCLA’s No. 78 strength of schedule limits its ceiling.
Texas strengthened its standing as a leading two-loss contender with one of the country’s best résumés—wins over Ohio State, Tennessee, Ole Miss and Missouri—giving it cushion before a Week 11 trip to LSU.
Week 10 features 7 games between CFP top-25 teams, so Saturday’s remaining results—including Miami-Notre Dame and Alabama-LSU—could still reshape the race for the top seed and the at-large field.