Boise State jumped from last week’s ranking of No. 13 after previously undefeated BYU lost 17-13 to Kansas at home. The Cougars fell from No. 6 to No. 14. While members of the SEC, Big Ten and ACC still rank above Boise State, the Broncos are ranked higher than every Big 12 member, giving them the projected first-round bye.

After a 42-21 win against the San Jose State Spartans this week, Heisman contender Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos rebounded one spot in this week's C

The Broncos, who pulled away from San Jose State last weekend, are now in position to get a first-round bye ahead of the potential Big 12 champion.