BYU football appeared at No. 7 in the initial College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings for the 2025 season.

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper shared his thoughts on the ranking for the undefeated Cougars, who prepare to take on the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders this Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.

Along with Mitch's thoughts on the ranking, you'll also hear from College Football Playoff Committee Chairman Mack Rhoades on key points that relate to BYU in the College Football Playoff rankings.

To get an in-depth breakdown on the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Mitch caught up with RedRaiderSports.com Lead Writer Jarrett Ramirez to get to know the foe. Then, the show closes out with Mitch's conversation with BYU star wide receiver Chase Roberts.

The senior leads BYU football in receiving yards and he laid his expectations for Saturday in Lubbock.

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