Boise State Secures First-Round Bye in Latest CFP Rankings

Boise State has moved ahead of BYU in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, positioning the Broncos for a first-round bye in the 12-team playoff. BYU dropped to No. 14 after a loss to Kansas, while Boise State is now No. 12. The top five teams remain unchanged, with Oregon leading. The CFP committee considers strength of schedule and team performance in their evaluations. The first-round playoff matchups are set, with BYU facing Ohio State. The playoff structure includes quarterfinals at major bowl games and a championship in Atlanta.