The 98th edition of the Holy War arrives early Saturday morning as BYU visits Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, marking the first time in almost 100 games that both in-state rivals enter the matchup ranked in the top 10.
Saturday morning marks a milestone for one of college football’s fiercest rivalries. The stakes in Salt Lake City are high, with the undefeated Utah Utes looking to protect their unblemished record while the BYU Cougars attempt to secure their second top-5 win of the season and sway the College Football Playoff committee.
How did both teams reach this top-ten showdown?
The BYU Cougars enter the contest with a 7-1 overall record and a 4-1 mark in the Big 12. Last week in Provo, BYU held off Arizona State for a 27-20 victory. Their lone blemish on the season came a couple of weeks prior in Orlando, where UCF handed them a double-overtime loss.
Across the field, the Utah Utes stand at 8-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play. Last week, they trounced Cincinnati at Cincinnati by a final score of 49-25.
What does history say about the Holy War?
Saturday’s kickoff represents the 98th meeting between the two schools. Utah holds a 59-34-4 advantage in the all-time series. Entering this weekend, ESPN’s Matchup Predictor lists Utah as the favorite with a 65 percent chance of winning.
When and where can fans watch the game?
The broadcast details and schedule for game day are set for Saturday, November 7:
- Game Date and Time: Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10:00 a.m. MT
- Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah
- TV Broadcast Team: Dave Pasch (play-by-play) and Taylor McGregor (sideline)
- Pre-Game Show: BYU Sports Nation GameDay at 8:00 a.m. MT on BYUtv and byutv.org
- Post-Game Show: BYU Sports Nation GameDay immediately following the game’s end on BYUtv and byutv.org
