Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

ASU Misses Top 25; Utah Drops, BYU Holds Steady

11/24/2025

42 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Arizona State (ASU) missed the AP Top 25 after Week 13, earning 77 votes to sit No. 26.
Arizona earned 20 votes after a 41-17 win over Baylor.
ASU's exclusion reflects skepticism about its Big 12 Championship chances.
Utah dropped to No. 14 after a comeback against Kansas State.
BYU stayed No. 11 after Cincinnati, and the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings will be revealed on Tuesday.

History

Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) system was introduced in 2014, replacing the controversial Bowl Championship Series (BCS) that had been in place since 1998. The CFP established a four-team playoff format selected by a 13-member committee, aiming to enhance fairness and transparency in determining the national champion, a significant shift from the previous reliance on polls and computer rankings.

1 of 2

Story summary

Arizona State (ASU) missed the AP Top 25 after Week 13, earning 77 votes to sit No. 26.
Arizona earned 20 votes after a 41-17 win over Baylor.
ASU's exclusion reflects skepticism about its Big 12 Championship chances.
Utah dropped to No. 14 after a comeback against Kansas State.
BYU stayed No. 11 after Cincinnati, and the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings will be revealed on Tuesday.

1 / 2