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Holy War rivalry between No. 3 Utah and No. 7 BYU ranks among top FBS matchups

Holy War rivalry between No. 3 Utah and No. 7 BYU ranks among top FBS matchups
World Sports · 11:34:45 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

The Holy War rivalry between the No. 3 Utah Utes and the No. 7 BYU Cougars has grown into one of the most prominent matchups in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Both programs enter the game with high national rankings, adding stakes to a series that dates back decades. The annual contest draws intense interest from fans across the region and has become a benchmark for conference pride and postseason implications.

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