BYU: 2026 Week 7 recap

BYU sits at 17th overall with a perfect 4–0 record, though GIE's rating held steady at 16.3 this week with no movement either direction. The Cougars' road win over TCU (17–10 in Week 5) demonstrated resilience in close quarters, but the underlying numbers reveal a team still searching for consistency. A red-zone TD rate of just 16% suggests efficiency breakdowns in the most critical moments—missed touchdowns add up fast in the Big 12. BYU hosts Iowa State this weekend in a game that could clarify whether the early-season record reflects genuine strength or a lucky undefeated run. With a playoff probability sitting around 49%, the next few weeks will separate pretenders from contenders.