Utah’s 33-28 victory Saturday at Washington was rewarded with a one-spot move to No. 8 in the AP Top 25, published Sunday.
The Utes (8-1) have advanced in the poll after each of their eight victories this season. During the program's first five-game winning streak in Pac-12 play, Utah steadily has climbed from No. 19.
Utah jumped ahead of formerly No. 6 Florida, a 24-17 loser to Georgia. The Bulldogs now are No. 6, with the Pac-12's Oregon staying at No. 7. The Ducks (8-1) defeated USC 56-24 in Los Angeles, remaining unbeaten in Pac-12 play.