The first regular season under first year offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes has wrapped up. BYU's offense made strides and played well in some games and others they were non-existent.
Is it possible for both Utes and Cougars fans to chalk up Saturday’s rivalry game as a win even though the final score was 35-27 in favor of the Utah? KSL Sports' Scott Mitchell made that argument in his recent Helmets Off podcast.
He was supposed to be done. Corbin Kaufusi missed BYU’s final home game against New Mexico State after tearing ligaments in his ankle - his third injury which would require season ending surgery, including a torn triceps, and a pinky finger with torn ligaments.
Though his team fell in a tough 35-27 loss to Utah Saturday night, one thing was clear about BYU quarterback Zach Wilson; the freshman is a special player.
After trailing by 20 points at halftime, the Utes had to rely on their defense and running back Armand Shyne to score 28 unanswered and beat BYU 35-27 for the eighth straight time.
Salt Lake City, UT — The Utes and Cougars are set for their 98th meeting Saturday night, but earlier this week, a new tradition began between Utes and Cougars – the Rivalry Championship – pitting former athletes on the golf course for bragging rights. Former Ute specialists and hosts of the Special Forces Gang Podcast […]
Kyle Whittingham held up 7 fingers when he exited the field at LaVell Edwards Stadium in September of 2017. Why? Because the rivalry game vs. BYU clearly means something more. In fact, it means a LOT to Whittingham. It’s not, “just another game.”
From the 2011 season on, it’s been an interesting chapter for the BYU-Utah rivalry. While the teams are no longer conference foes, it’s still been competitive with bragging rights on the line.
The University of Utah won every game against BYU since 2010 but there have been some outstanding games and performances when Utah and BYU have battled on the football field.
PROVO, Utah – The BYU Cougars put up 50-plus points in both halves to blow away Rice 105-78. The game was tied at 19-all halfway through the first half before the Cougars turned it on and finished the half on a 35-24 to take an 11-point lead at the break. Rice fought to pull the […]
Though this year’s edition of the Utah-BYU game will have little bearing on how either team’s season will be remembered in the big picture, they have met before with a lot on the line.
Rivalries are made by the tightly contested games played that has a winner celebrating a big play with the loser feeling heartache and disappointment. In the Holy War with Utah and BYU, there is plenty of competitive games.
Not only were the games between Utah and BYU competitive in the 1990s, but they included some amazing individual performances. KSL Sports looked at the top performers from both sides in every game since during the 1990s.
The matchup between BYU and Utah has provided plenty of thrilling games with unbelievable conclusions, especially as of late. Both teams have been on the winning and losing side of games that are considered all-timers in the series.
When the Cougars and Utes meet in football in the Holy War, usually the games are competitive, fun and thrilling. As in every rivalry, there are some games that are just hard to watch.
