How many times has BYU football been ranked in the preseason Associated Press poll?

BYU Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake and the remainder of the BYU sideline start to have fun as they defeat Utah in an NCAA soccer recreation at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. BYU gained 27-16 ending a 9 recreation shedding streak to the Utes.

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Final yr was the primary time that every one three FBS colleges within the state of Utah — BYU, Utah and Utah State — completed the season within the closing Related Press prime 25 rankings.

What might that imply for the 2022 season?

The preseason USA As we speak coaches ballot got here out earlier this week, and BYU — coming off a season the place it completed 10-3 — was ignored, although the Cougars have been fourth amongst groups receiving votes outdoors of the highest 25.

The Related Press preseason ballot might be launched subsequent Monday, Aug. 15, at 10 a.m. MDT. BYU was ranked No. 19 within the closing AP ballot of the 2021 season.

When has BYU appeared within the preseason Related Press prime 25 ballot?

Right here’s a take a look at the Cougars’ 11 appearances within the AP’s preseason ballot, and the way the crew fared that yr (per Sports activities Reference):

• 2009, ranked No. 20 — completed the season with 11-2 document, ranked No. 12.
• 2008, ranked No. 16 — completed the season with 10-3 document, ranked No. 25.
• 1997, ranked No. 19 — completed the season with 6-5 document, unranked.
• 1993, ranked No. 19 — completed the season with 6-6 document, unranked.
• 1992, ranked No. 24 — completed the season with 8-5 document, unranked.
• 1991, ranked No. 19 — completed the season with 8-3-2 document, ranked No. 23.
• 1990, ranked No. 16 — completed the season with 10-3 document, ranked No. 22.
• 1989, ranked No. 19 — completed the season with 10-3 document, ranked No. 22.
• 1986, ranked No. 18 — completed the season with 8-5 document, unranked.
• 1985, ranked No. 10 — completed the season with 11-3 document, ranked No. 16.
• 1981, ranked No. 16 — completed the season with 11-2 document, ranked No. 13.

When has BYU appeared within the closing Related Press prime 25 rankings?

By comparability, the Cougars have appeared within the AP’s closing rankings 19 instances:

• 2021, ranked No. 19 — completed the season with 10-3 document.
• 2020, ranked No. 11 — completed the season with 11-1 document. 
• 2009, ranked No. 12 — completed the season with 11-2 document.
• 2008, ranked No. 25 — completed the season with 10-3 document.
• 2007, ranked No. 14 — completed the season with 11-2 document.
• 2006, ranked No. 16 — completed the season with 11-2 document.
• 2001, ranked No. 25 — completed the season with 12-2 document.
• 1996, ranked No. 5 — completed the season with 14-1 document.
• 1994, ranked No. 18 — completed the season with 10-3 document.
• 1991, ranked No. 23 — completed the season with 8-3-2 document.
• 1990, ranked No. 22 — completed the season with 10-3 document.
• 1989, ranked No. 22 — completed the season with 10-3 document.
• 1985, ranked No. 16 — completed the season with 11-3 document.
• 1984, ranked No. 1 — completed the season with 13-0 document.
• 1983, ranked No. 7 — completed the season with 11-1 document.
• 1981, ranked No. 13 — completed the season with 11-2 document.
• 1980, ranked No. 12 — completed the season with 12-1 document.
• 1979, ranked No. 13 — completed the season with 11-1 document.
• 1977, ranked No. 20 — completed the season with 9-2 document.