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Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Another No. 1 team falls as UCLA, Utah make their move

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Another No. 1 team falls as UCLA, Utah make their move

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was the most anticipated weekend of college football, and it delivered — though a majority of the higher-ranked teams won.
BYU-Utah rivalry brings fans together before kickoff

BYU-Utah rivalry brings fans together before kickoff

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A sea of Utah red filled the tailgate lots, with pockets of BYU blue throughout as fans gathered hours before kickoff to celebrate their schools and prepare for the latest rivalry game.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah destroys BYU's hopes for dream season

Patrick Kinahan: Utah destroys BYU's hopes for dream season

Patrick Kinahan, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Combining the high stakes, which undoubtedly contained the most ever in this most heated rivalry, neither BYU nor Utah had any excuse not to find ample focus and motivation.
No. 3 Utah picks off Bear Bachmeier twice in 4th to earn win over No. 9 BYU

No. 3 Utah picks off Bear Bachmeier twice in 4th to earn win over No. 9 BYU

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 7 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was a hot start in Rice-Eccles Stadium for an early game. But in the end, it was a Utah interception that sealed the victory for the home team.
Game Center: No. 3 Utah vs. No. 9 BYU

Game Center: No. 3 Utah vs. No. 9 BYU

KSL Sports  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Follow along as the No. 3 Utah Utes take on the No. 9 BYU Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, with KSL Sports' live Game Center.
Students weigh in on rivalry, BYU-U. predictions

Students weigh in on rivalry, BYU-U. predictions

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of Saturday's highly-anticipated, Top 10 matchup between bitter rivals No. 3 Utah and No. 9 BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium, students on both campuses were already amped for the game and its massive College Football Playoff implications.
KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 10 of college football

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 10 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
The rivalry forecast: KSL Sports experts give their game-day predictions

The rivalry forecast: KSL Sports experts give their game-day predictions

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 6:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

From storylines to surprise moments, Jeremiah Jensen and Sam Farnsworth from KSL Sports shared their Rivalry Forecast.
Why does BYU-Utah rivalry game trigger such deep emotions? Sports psychology prof weighs in

Why does BYU-Utah rivalry game trigger such deep emotions? Sports psychology prof weighs in

VideoJason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The outcome of the annual Holy War matters deeply to many of us. Why? According to an expert, it's because it shapes many Utahns' identity.
Hotline Week 10 picks: BYU covers in the top-10 rivalry game, UCLA wins on the road

Hotline Week 10 picks: BYU covers in the top-10 rivalry game, UCLA wins on the road

VideoJon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Welcome to the Hotline's weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the most intriguing matchups across the West.
Kalani Sitake, Morgan Scalley prepare for biggest matchup in rivalry history

Kalani Sitake, Morgan Scalley prepare for biggest matchup in rivalry history

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kalani Sitake and Morgan Scalley share a unique history, but Saturday's top-10 showdown will make Holy War history, with Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff implications on the line.
BYU-Utah rivalry inspires brothers' 'Holy Ultra' race from the Y to the U

BYU-Utah rivalry inspires brothers' 'Holy Ultra' race from the Y to the U

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Millcreek brothers are launching the "Holy Ultra," a 55-mile game-day footrace from BYU's "Y" to the University of Utah's "U."
The Holy Score: BYU, Utah collide with soaring postseason stakes and Big 12 working to prevent officiating mistakes

The Holy Score: BYU, Utah collide with soaring postseason stakes and Big 12 working to prevent officiating mistakes

VideoJon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a prime slot on ABC, the latest installment of the Holy War could generate the largest TV audience in the history of the rivalry. Without question, it will be one of the highest-rated Big 12 games of the season.
BYU and Utah open inside top 10 of initial College Football Playoff rankings

BYU and Utah open inside top 10 of initial College Football Playoff rankings

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The College Football Playoff selection committee valued wins over strength of schedule in the initial top 25 rankings of the season.
Instant takeaways from No. 25 BYU's season-opening win over Ohio State

Instant takeaways from No. 25 BYU's season-opening win over Ohio State

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU basketball tipped off the 2026-27 season on Monday night against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Delta Center.
Kalani Sitake emphasizes urgency as No. 7 BYU prepares for No. 3 Utah

Kalani Sitake emphasizes urgency as No. 7 BYU prepares for No. 3 Utah

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 7 BYU earned a bounce-back win over the weekend, defeating Arizona State 27-20, but now one of the season's toughest tests awaits: a road matchup at No. 3 Utah.
Utah moves into top 5 as BYU inches up in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Utah moves into top 5 as BYU inches up in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

With only one month left in the regular season, both BYU and Utah have all their season goals still within reach.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A shakeup in the top 5 as Utah makes its move up

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A shakeup in the top 5 as Utah makes its move up

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

At this point in the season, it's anyone's guess as to who the best teams are in the country. And soon that will ultimately be decided by the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Patrick Kinahan: Lots of ways to improve for BYU football

Patrick Kinahan: Lots of ways to improve for BYU football

Patrick Kinahan, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

No better remedy for a football team coming off an embarrassing loss, which grew worse one week after the fact, than to play an inferior opponent.