Utah up, BYU down in NCAA 1-138 after Week 8
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Key Points:
- Utah climbed to No. 4 in the NCAA Re-Rank after a crucial victory over Houston, replacing Brigham Young in the top five.
- Ohio State remains the top-ranked team, followed by Miami, Georgia, Utah, and Indiana, with Indiana moving up after an overtime win against Michigan.
- BYU dropped to No. 6 following a loss to Central Florida, while Texas Tech fell significantly to No. 29 after a lopsided defeat to Cincinnati and a weak schedule.
- Kentucky and Texas entered the top 10 at No. 9 and No. 10 respectively, with Kentucky leading the SEC and Texas rebounding from consecutive losses.
- Several Big Ten teams experienced notable declines, including Iowa (No. 23), USC (No. 30), and Oregon (No. 39), each dropping by double digits after an unpredictable weekend.
