This BYU victory over in-state rival Utah earned 6.4 ranking points because it was a close, hard-fought win (decided by just 3 points) against a quality opponent in what is traditionally one of the most competitive rivalry games in college football. The narrow margin of victory and the strength of Utah as an opponent likely contributed to a solid but not exceptional point total, reflecting that while BYU won an important game, they didn't dominate their rival.