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Utah vs. BYU: Live Game Updates, Analysis, And More From Provo

Sep 11, 2021, 6:32 PM | Updated: 11:52 pm

(Courtesy of BYU Photo)

BY MITCH HARPER, KSL SPORTS
KSL Sports

PROVO, Utah – The 95th edition of the Utah vs BYU rivalry is set to get rolling tonight here at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.

Utah has won the last nine games in the rivalry and leads the all-time series 59-31-4.

Both teams enter the game with a 1-0 record. Utah defeated Weber State in their opener and is ranked No. 21 in the AP Top 25 poll. BYU took down Arizona in Las Vegas in front of the largest crowd to ever witness a college sporting event in the state of Nevada.

4th Quarter

The streak is no more!@BYUfootball takes down @Utah_Football, 26-17.#GoCougs #BYU pic.twitter.com/qkImEPiwtq

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

Big time drive for BYU. It only resulted in 3 points but that FG makes it a two score game with 3:17 left to play. Kinda feels like the streak is about to end.#UTAHvsBYU l #BYU l #Utes l @KSLSports

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) September 12, 2021

The nation is getting to know Jaren Hall. #UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball #BYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

The last time #BYU had a player go over 100 rushing yards against Utah was in 2009. Cougs have two players knocking on the door of the century mark in Hall and Allgeier.#UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Micah Bernard powers through three tackles to close in on BYU! 22-yard rush for a touchdown. 🔥 23-17, BYU lead by 6.#goutes #utahvsbyu #utes #byu #holywar #utesfootball #utahutes #gocougs @kslsports pic.twitter.com/NWxvbyneZ7

— Andy Muñoz (@andymunoz48) September 12, 2021

TOUCHDOWN UTAH

Micah Bernard 😤for a 22-yard TD.@BYUfootball 23@Utah_Football 17

9:31 | Q4#GoUtes #UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball

📸Getty Images pic.twitter.com/NcGlb6nPie

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

How was Micah Bernard not Utah's starting RB? Just like that this is a 6-point game.#BYU leads 23-17 with 9:31 remaining.

A lot of football remaining. #BYU offense has to come up with an answer.#UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Jadon Redding makes a 47-yard field goal.@BYUfootball 23@Utah_Football 10

14:07 | Q4#GoUtes #UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

Rain is starting to come down here at LES. #UTAHvsBYU #GoCougs #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/xPt331Nmym

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

3rd Quarter

Three quarters through… #BYU leading 23-7 with the #Utes driving. Place still packed and rocking.#UTAHvsBYU l @kslsports pic.twitter.com/OoPgDIdSBa

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) September 12, 2021

Jaren Hall is having himself a legendary ball game in the Holy War.

It’s hard to believe this is only his 4th start. @kslsports #BYUFootball #BYU

📸: @BYUphoto pic.twitter.com/n2Fbr0xavf

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 12, 2021

*Puts up 4 fingers*#UTAHvsBYU #GoUtes #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/ZYzIS4cLxY

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

Beautiful run by Micah Bernard. Shakes two defenders before three BYU defenders bring him down.#GoUtes #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) September 12, 2021

Great coverage by JaTravis Broughton on Samson Nacua and it's fourth down for BYU.#GoUtes #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) September 12, 2021

Javelle Brown is quickly emerging as a gunner on punt team. One of the quickest guys down the field. #UTAHvsBYU #BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

#BYU putting in work with Tyler Allgeier. Allgeier already has 14 carries tonight just under 12 minutes to go in the 3rd.

His career high for carries in a game is 19.#UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

2nd Quarter

This has the makings of another classic rivalry game. #UTAHvsBYU #GoCougs #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/VeriIokIBe

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

Former Ute, Samson Nacua can't keep his helmet on! Samson stretches the lead 16-7 over his former team going into half-time.#byu #byufootball #gocougs #holywar #goutes #utes #utesfootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/u2Ha7VJtTL

— Andy Muñoz (@andymunoz48) September 12, 2021

Samson Nacua has scored TD's in this rivalry for both Utah and BYU now. (scored on a 10 yard reception for the Utes in 2018)#UTAHvsBYU l #BYU l #Utes l @KSLSports

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) September 12, 2021

#BYUFootball has scoring drives of 14 plays and 11 plays.

The TD drive resulting in Samson Nacua reception was 93 yards.

Really impressive stuff by the Cougar offense led by Jaren Hall, who has been the best QB in this game. @kslsports #UTAHvsBYU #BYU

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 12, 2021

Former Ute Samson Nacua gets a #BYU TD against his old team.

Then both he and younger brother Puka were called for celebration penalties.#UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Britain Covey doing Britain Covey things on special teams.#GoUtes #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) September 12, 2021

Horrible missed call by the refs.

No doubt Puka Nacua was held on the long ball attempt from Jaren Hall. #BYU #GoCougs

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 12, 2021

Utah on the board.

Can’t commit personal fouls and give away free yards.

It would have been 3rd down.

Instead Pili commits the penalty and it leads to a TD. #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 12, 2021

Biggest play of the game so far for Utah is a 32-yard run up the sideline by Micah Bernard.#GoUtes #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) September 12, 2021

Jaren Hall connects with Neil Pau'u for a Touchdown. @BYUfootball – 10@Utah_Football – 0

10:37 | 2nd #UTAHvsBYU #GoCougs #GoUtes

📸: @BYUPhoto pic.twitter.com/3xxJWm82d7

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

Neil Pau'u … WR1

Touchdown BYU.#UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Utah's defense gave up a 4th and 11 to Jaren Hall on the ground. They need to get off the field.#GoUtes #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) September 12, 2021

In order for #BYU to win this game, they need big plays from Jaren Hall on the ground. Hall delivers a first down on a 4th & 11. #UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Heck of a play by Isaiah Herron. PBU on a tough 3rd & 5. Forces Utah into a 4th down.

Might be one of the best plays of Herron's career. #BYU #UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

1st Quarter

One quarter down.#UTAHvsBYU #GoCougs #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/T4JqPikF3M

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

Jake Oldroyd boots a 37 yard field goal. He's now made 14 consecutive field goals. #BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

I really like the way Tavion Thomas runs the ball. But Coach Whit did not like how he coughed one up last week vs Weber State. Now after a second fumble, will be interesting to see who gets the bulk of the touches out of the backfield now.#GoUtes l #UTAHvsBYU

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) September 12, 2021

Cougars defense needs to improve on their rush defense if they are going to win this game.

Utah: 5.1 YPC
BYU: 1 YPC

It’s early. But it’s not a good stat. #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 12, 2021

Puka Nacua's first catch in his #BYU career for a gain of 7 yards.#BYU #UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Cougars strike first, though it doesn’t feel great being up 3-0 after two forced turnovers on the Utah side of the field. #BYU #GoCougs

— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) September 12, 2021

NFL scouts from the Rams, Bills, Cowboys, and Titans are here sitting behind press row for #UTAHvsBYU. #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

#BYU burns a timeout with 5:39 to go in the 1st quarter. Big 3rd & 1 coming up. Feels like it is four down territory for the BYU offense.#UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Nice play by Lorenzo Fauatea to force the fumble and then Isaiah Herron recovering the loose ball.#BYU +2 in the turnover margin. Can they take advantage now?#UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Chaz Ah You in my 1-on-1 interview with him this week said the number one way to beat Utah was takeaways. Ah You is holding up to his end of the deal with a big INT for #BYU. #UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Utah holds BYU to seven yards on the first drive. Cougars out to punt.#GoUtes #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) September 12, 2021

Tavion Thomas was getting a rhythm going and then he fumbles the ball. Second time in as many weeks.#GoUtes #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) September 12, 2021

Atunaisa Mahe and Payton Wilgar causing havoc for #BYU on their first defensive series. #BYUFootball #UTAHvsBYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Kalani just caught the football from Charlie Brewer! #UTAHvsBYU #BYU @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Gunner Romney gets the start at WR for #BYU.#UTAHvsBYU #BYUFootball @kslsports

— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) September 12, 2021

Utah honoring the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.#GoUtes #NeverForget @kslsports https://t.co/m7hJYRYwhE

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) September 12, 2021

Utah vs BYU Pregame

Will @Utah_Football roll out of here with their 10th straight win over @BYUfootball? 🛻 💨 #UTAHvsBYU #GoUtes #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/CZJr1Xeqvo

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 11, 2021

–BYU’s new scoreboards are operating. The south endzone scoreboard isn’t completed nor are the ribbon boards in the south endzone. But the video is working and we will be able to see replays.

–Cougar Canyon was back and running after a year away due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With Cougar Canyon back, BYU’s “Cougar Walk” also returned. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake was hyped when he saw the student section as he walked up to LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Kalani Sitake is HYPED for tonight’s rivalry game. 😎#UTAHvsBYU @byuROC #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/YG9autrdsA

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

–This will be the first sellout at LES since 2016.

For the first time in two years, we’re gonna see the @byuROC in action. 🔵🔵#UTAHvsBYU #BYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/FrcyvqqGv7

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

Is Puka Nacua going to be a difference maker for #BYU in his first game as Cougar? #GoCougs #BYUFootball #BYUvsUtah pic.twitter.com/TPA21GBQeV

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 12, 2021

Great to have fans back at Cougar Canyon! 💙 #UTAHvsBYU #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/I0hIFN1JWU

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 11, 2021

Who’s going to the game tonight? Come say hi! We’re doing our 1-hour @kslsports rivalry pregame show from 7-8pm
👇🏼#BYU l #Utes l @KSL5TV pic.twitter.com/cyMEfqbkRU

— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) September 11, 2021

#Big12 x #BYU 🇺🇸 #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/EF338rcXX2

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 11, 2021

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