{
  "id": 19032913,
  "title": "Utah Makes History After Climbing to No. 2 in AP Poll",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/utah-makes-history-after-climbing-to-no-2-in-ap-poll",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T22:11:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/utah-makes-history-after-climbing-to-no-2-in-ap-poll-12684452"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Utah has achieved a historic milestone by climbing to No. 2 in the AP Poll, marking the highest ranking in program history. The Utes, who are currently 9-0, have now matched the second-place finish they reached in 2008, when they went 13-0 and defeated Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. Currently, only UCLA is ranked higher among undefeated teams in the FBS, holding the No. 4 spot. Utah secured its biggest win of the season by defeating BYU 28-20 in the Holy War. Head coach Morgan Scalley expressed gratitude for fans and players, as well as respect for the opposing team's staff and players. Utah quarterback Devon Dampier was instrumental in the victory, recording 177 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 89 rushing yards and two scores. Dampier emphasized the team's resolve, stating, \"We re just like, let's keep going, let's keep going.\" While they are content with their current 1-0 record this week, Utah remains focused on the upcoming season and their ambitious goals.",
  "summary": "The Utah Utes have done something they haven't done in nearly 20 years after beating BYU this weekend.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}