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The 2021 faculty soccer season was a historic one within the state of Utah.
For the primary time ever, BYU, Utah and Utah State all completed the identical season ranked within the Related Press ultimate rankings, which have been launched Monday evening.
The Utes led the trio, coming in at No. 12, adopted by the Cougars at No. 19 and the Aggies at No. 24.
Utah (10-4) dropped two spots after a 48-45 loss to Ohio State within the Rose Bowl, BYU (10-3) fell seven spots following a 31-28 loss to UAB within the Independence Bowl, whereas Utah State (11-3) jumped into the rankings for the primary time this season — they have been the highest program amongst different groups receiving votes heading into bowl season — after beating Oregon State 24-13 within the LA Bowl.
That is the primary time Utah State has completed within the AP high 25 the identical 12 months as both Utah or BYU. The Cougars and Utes have completed within the AP high 25 in the identical season three different instances — 2009 (BYU No. 12, Utah No. 18), 2008 (Utah No. 2, BYU No. 25) and 1994 (Utah No. 10, BYU No. 18).
That is Utah’s highest end within the AP ranks since 2008, when the Utes ended the 12 months No. 2 following a Sugar Bowl win over Alabama.
It's BYU’s second straight season ending the 12 months within the high 20, after the Cougars ended the 2020 season at No. 11.
Utah State completed within the high 25 for the third time prior to now decade, together with 2018 (No. 22) and 2012 (No. 16).
Georgia, a 33-18 winner over Alabama in Monday evening’s nationwide championship recreation, completed No. 1, whereas the Crimson Tide got here in at No. 2. The highest 5 have been rounded out by Michigan at No. 3, Cincinnati at No. 4 and Baylor at No. 5.