Sep 26, 2026 · 1h 40m
BYU enters the playoff conversation at No. 9
Best of BYU Sports Nation - Week Sept 21 - Sept 25
BYU’s undefeated start has turned the next stretch, including TCU and Iowa State, into a test of whether early momentum can become a College Football Playoff case.
- 1BYU’s 3-0 record and No. 9 ranking place the program atop the Big 12 and inside the playoff conversation.
- 2The football self-scout praises LJ Martin, explosive balance, the offensive line and Bear Bachmeier while flagging defensive consistency.
- 3BYU volleyball enters Big 12 play 8-1, with Baylor providing an immediate test of its new system and coaching staff.
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The hosts connect BYU’s No. 9 ranking to a realistic playoff path, emphasizing how TCU, Iowa State and a future Notre Dame matchup could define it.
The brief
BYU’s undefeated start, LJ Martin’s rushing impact and Legend Glasker’s emergence have pushed the Cougars to No. 9 nationally and first in the Big 12.
The football self-scout finds a balanced offense, explosive plays, a strong line and Bear Bachmeier’s command, but demands more defensive consistency and better depth.
The bye week becomes a strategic hinge: BYU can heal, self-scout and prepare for TCU while watching national results reshape its playoff position.
BYU volleyball brings an 8-1 nonconference record into Big 12 play, where Baylor’s defense will test a deep 6-2 system and a new coaching staff.
Guests and analysts widen the frame, debating Big 12 contenders, multiple playoff bids and whether LJ Martin belongs among the conference’s top players.