Summary
ESPN's initial Football Power Index (FPI) for the 2026 college football season projects a positive outlook for BYU and Utah in the Big 12, with both teams expected to contend for the conference title. BYU ranks 20th nationally and second in the Big 12 with a 16.5% chance of winning the conference, while Utah ranks 31st nationally and third in the Big 12 with a 5.9% chance.