BYU's 26-11 run elevates it to dynasty status, but projections remain cautious
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- Win total 9.5 — line up since open
- Sitake's 26-11 run has BYU in dynasty-caliber territory for the first time since its ti…
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BYU: coordinator change reshaping a unit.
why it mattersKalani Sitake enters his 8th season with a 12-2 record and a national title legacy, balancing BYU's religious identity and Big 12 ambitions as coordinator changes reshape key units. ~ our read
BYU signed a top-21 recruiting class.
a top-2 recruiting class in the Big 12
why it mattersRyder Lyons (#38 QB) joins a program with 93% QB production returning and a 12-2 record — Kalani Sitake’s class is an addition, not a rescue, to a core already built for sustained success. ~ our read
BYU has climbed into dynasty-caliber territory — into the top 16% of FBS by power rating over the last three seasons, up from the top 36% a year ago.
a 26-11 record over the last three regular seasons
why it mattersSitake's 26-11 run has BYU in dynasty-caliber territory for the first time since its title era, but the market projects just 8.5 wins this season. ~ our read
BYU enters 2025 rated No. 18 in SP+ (+15.9).
top-quintile returning production in FBS — 1% of production comes back
why it mattersBYU enters 2025 at No. 18 in SP+ — the 12-2 record under Kalani Sitake raises the question of whether top-quintile returning production can sustain this ceiling. ~ our read
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The non-obvious thing to track
BYU's rise in power rating suggests a more consistent program, but the 26-11 record over three seasons may mask uneven performance against tougher opponents. Watch whether BYU's upcoming schedule includes enough high-level competition to sustain its recent power rating gains.
~ our read
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The 'resurgence is real' read: the numbers are starting to back the hype.
No coverage in this room yet.
The 'wait and see' counter — power shifts often get overread before the season proves them.
The range consensus, not a gap
“AP Top 25 College Football Poll: BYU breaks into top 10 after win over CSU”