How high did Utah rise in the polls after handing USC its first loss?

Utah Utes offensive lineman Paul Maile (54) and Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) celebrate a Rising touchdown as Utah and USC play at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

Utah Utes offensive lineman Paul Maile (54) and Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) have fun a Rising landing as Utah and USC play at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake Metropolis on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

Scott G Winterton, Deseret Information

Utah’s thrilling 43-42 win over USC late Saturday night time not solely strengthened the Utes’ case to defend their Pac-12 title, it additionally had Utah climbing within the main polls.

The Utes jumped 4 spots to No. 15 within the USA At the moment coaches ballot after Week 7’s motion, launched Sunday. 

Utah, although, nonetheless trailed the Trojans within the coaches ballot: USC got here in at No. 12, falling six spots.

The Pac-12 has two different groups within the coaches ballot High 10 — Oregon at No. 9 and UCLA at No. 10, after each groups jumped two spots.

BYU, which was nonetheless receiving votes in each the AP and coaches polls final week, didn't obtain a vote within the coaches ballot after dropping 52-35 to Arkansas. It’s the Cougars’ second straight loss.

The Related Press ballot shall be launched at Midday MDT.

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