Nov 10, 2026 · 50 min
BYU’s playoff path now runs through Baylor
Can BYU Stay in the Playoff Picture?
After a narrow loss to Utah, BYU must win its final three games and strengthen its résumé before championship weekend.
- 1BYU’s losses and surrounding contenders make its expected playoff ranking uncertain despite wins over Notre Dame and Arizona.
- 2The clearest route requires winning the final three games and reaching championship weekend near No. 10.
- 3Delaney Gibb’s historic triple-double highlights a women’s basketball team with tournament ambitions and unusual depth.
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Delaney Gibb recounts realizing she could complete BYU women’s basketball’s first triple-double in 40 years and celebrating with teammates.
The brief
BYU’s one-score loss to Utah turns Decision Tuesday into a résumé test, with wins over Notre Dame and Arizona weighed against nearby contenders.
A blind comparison of BYU, Wake Forest, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Texas Tech, and Houston frames the playoff debate around strength of record, schedule, FPI, and quality wins.
The hosts’ practical verdict is demanding: BYU likely needs three straight wins, a strong Big 12 finish, and a ranking near No. 10 before championship weekend.
Delaney Gibb reflects on recording BYU women’s basketball’s first triple-double in 40 years, then discusses the chemistry and ambitions behind the milestone.
Cornerback Javen Williams explains how BYU is moving past Utah, preparing for Baylor’s receivers and quarterback, and using its final three regular-season games as leverage.
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