It's that time again, Cougar fans. The long-awaited Holy War Game between BYU and Utah. This year's game is in Provo, and BYU fans are expected to fill Lavell Edwards Stadium, and it will be loud. Utah will be sure to bring a fair amount of their own fans, so BYU will have to be energized. The Cougars have won two straight since 2021, and they will be looking to get a third in a row.
BYU is 6-0 in 2025, and Utah is 5-1. The Utes' only loss is to seventh-ranked Texas Tech, a blowout at Rice-Eccles Stadium. BYU is coming off a double-overtime victory at Arizona. The Utes are riding the high of a 42-10 thrashing of the Arizona State Sun Devils. Both teams have great talent, and this should be another classic. The Holy War almost always comes down to the last possession, and this most likely won't be any different.
BYU Opponent Information: Utah Utes
The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and plays its home games at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Their head coach is Kyle Wittingham, and they are sitting in fourth in the Big 12. Utah, like BYU, has a new quarterback in Devon Dampier, and he is throwing at 71.5% for 1,131 yards, 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions. Utah is better than last year, and this is going to be exciting.
Utah is led in rushing by Dampier, who has rushed for 378 yards. The Utes are led in receiving by Ryan Davis with 416 yards. Utah's leading tackler is Johnathon Hall with 30 tackles, and Jackson Bennee with three picks. Utah has been efficient on offense, and its defense is the highest scoring in the Big 12.
BYU vs Utah is always a classic. Both teams have had big plays, and there has been plenty of controversy. This game is looking like it will be a shootout, just like many games before it. It's anybody's game, and nothing is guaranteed. It is up to the Cougars to pull it off and extend the streak. BYU can do this, and it won't be easy.
Rise and shout, Cougar Nation.