# ESPN dismisses Utah Utes as National Championship contenders despite big win over BYU: 'They won't win' > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/486789 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 2 outlets covering · First listed: Fox News, Nov 10, 2026, 9:05 PM · Read it: Utah football climbed to No. 2 in the AP Poll after beating BYU Cougars in the Holy War, but ESPN analysts question their national championship hopes. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 10, 2026, 9:05 PM: [ESPN dismisses Utah Utes as National Championship contenders despite big win over BYU: 'They won't win']() — Fox News (TV network, United States) Utah football climbed to No. 2 in the AP Poll after beating BYU Cougars in the Holy War, but ESPN analysts question their national championship hopes. - Nov 11, 2026, 8:21 PM: [ESPN Analysts Mocks Utah Title Hopes After BYU Win]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Utah Utes beat BYU but ESPN says they can't win a title. See what analysts said and why the Utes still control their destiny in the Big 12.