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.