The expectations surrounding both programs are different — the No. 12 Utes are a favorite to win the Big 12 and earn an automatic spot in the expanded College Football Playoff, while BYU, following a 5-7 season, is projected to fight just to make the postseason.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville football program is coming off of their first bye week of the 2024 season, and as you can expect, not much changed in terms of bowl projections. Last week, projectors were pretty split on what bowls they believe the Cardinals will be heading to this postseason.