It isn't a surprise that BYU landed in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2024 season. Where the Cougars ended up may be, though.
Trent Wood is a sports writer specializing in local sports coverage in Salt Lake City, Utah. He writes for Yahoo News and Deseret News, with his work also appearing on Yahoo Sports. Trent covers a wide range of sports topics, including college football, basketball, gymnastics, and other local sports events.