BYU football has had some great series. There are three teams that BYU has played quite a bit, giving us some memorable moments and jaw-dropping highlights. Two in-state rivalries top the list while an old foe joins in as well. Let's dive into the three teams BYU has lost to the most.
1. Utah: 33-59-4.
BYU and Utah is the biggest football game of the year in the State of Utah. Fans fill either LaVell Edwards Stadium or Rice Eccles Stadium and the games get intense. BYU and Utah both have had their 9-game winning streaks and the games are always close. Utah Currently leads the series, winning 34.4% of the games. BYU has the edge in the current rivalry, with a two-game winning streak. These two teams have met a lot in football, dating all the way back to 1922.
2. Utah State: 51-37-3.
BYU has Utah State as another in-state foe. BYU and Utah State compete for the Old Wagon Wheel, an antique wagon wheel symbolizing Utah's pioneer history. BYU leads the series, winning 57.7% percent of the games. Still, with how often these two teams met back in the day, there were destined to be some games going the Aggie's way. BYU currently has a three-game winning streak. These two teams could play more thrillers if they start meeting again.
3. Wyoming Cowboys: 47-38-3.
BYU and Wyoming don't go as far back as Utah State or Utah, but they have had some memorable moments. BYU beat the Cowboys in their last meeting in 2024 by a score of 34-14. Both these teams have played each other a lot and there is some history. BYU currently has a ten-game winning streak and has won 60.6% of the meetings.
Overall, BYU has played some memorable series and wild games. BYU and Utah are both in the Big 12 Conference so we can expect some more meetings in the near future. Utah State and Wyoming won't appear on BYU's schedule as often with them being in the Mountain West Conference but it would be good for both teams to meet again on occasion.