BYU football: The 10 best games in Holy War history

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SEPTEMBER 10: Jamaal Williams #21 of the Brigham Young Cougars is tackled by Reginald Porter #29, Chase Hansen #22 and Pita Taumoepenu #50 of the Utah Utes during the first half of an college football game, at Rice Eccles Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) /

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No. 10: 1972 – BYU 16, Utah 7

In LaVell Edwards’ first season as BYU football head coach, the Cougars entered the Holy War with a 5-4 record. The Utes had won four in a row over BYU heading into ’72, continuing their dominance of the series.

LaVell leaned on legendary Cougar back Peter Van Valkenburg, who rushed for 158 yards, nearly outgaining the Utah offense by himself.

The BYU defense forced seven turnovers, as the Cougars outlasted the Utes 16-7.

The win started the LaVell Edwards era off on the right foot, and also ushered in the most dominant era for BYU in the Holy War.

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