PROVO, UT - OCTOBER 16: Bruce Branch III #3 of the Brigham Young Cougars calls a play as he brings the ball up the court against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half of their preseason game at the Marriott Center on October 16, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
PROVO, UT - OCTOBER 16: Bruce Branch III #3 of the Brigham Young Cougars calls a play as he brings the ball up the court against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half of their preseason game at the Marriott Center on October 16, 2026 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images · Getty Images

The AP Preseason Basketball Poll was released Monday, and BYU snuck in the poll at #25. BYU is one of six Big 12 teams ranked along with Arizona (5), Houston (10), Kansas (17), Iowa State (18), and Texas Tech (19).

This is a unique top 25, since voters considered fifth-year players differently. For example, teams like Iowa State, Texas Tech, and BYU would be higher if all their pending fifth year guys are considered eligible. As a result, the next poll could change quite a bit depending how the courts continue to rule. Recently, courts have ruled in favor of the players.

BYU’s season-opening opponent Ohio State is just outside the poll at #29 overall. BYU will play the Buckeyes Monday, November 2 at 7pm MT in Salt Lake City. The game will be broadcast on FS1. Nebraska, who BYU beat 72-61 in an exhibition on Friday, is also just outside the poll at 27.

Source: Yahoo Sports