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BYU survives scare against Arizona State, wins 27-20
Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and a touchdown to lead No. 8 BYU to a 27-20 victory over Arizona State on Saturday, with the Cougars shutting out the Sun Devils in the fourth quarter to pull away. BYU improved to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in Big 12 play.
November 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 2 sources
Utah climbs to #3, BYU to #7 in AP poll entering rivalry week
Utah climbed to No. 3 and BYU moved to No. 7 in the latest Associated Press Top 25, setting up the first top-10 matchup in the rivalry's history when the teams meet Saturday in Salt Lake City. The Utes' 8-0 start matches their best beginning since the 2008 undefeated season that ended with a #2 ranking.
November 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 4 sources
Big 12 says BYU's first touchdown vs. Arizona State shouldn't have counted
The Big 12 Conference acknowledged that replay officials incorrectly awarded BYU a touchdown against Arizona State, the league's third officiating admission involving the Cougars this season, The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
November 1, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 3 sources
Big 12 fines UCF $100K over anti-Mormon chants at BYU game
The Big 12 Conference levied a $100,000 fine against the University of Central Florida following fan behavior targeting BYU and the LDS Church during their October game, ABC News reports.
November 1, 2026 at 4:02 AM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 4 sources
Utah-BYU matchup arrives with Utes undefeated at 8-0
The Salt Lake Tribune's Gordon Monson writes that Utah football has answered every question this season and now sits at 8-0 heading into the rivalry game against BYU. The column examines how the Utes have silenced doubters through their undefeated start.
November 1, 2026 at 2:14 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 3 sources
Big 12 fines UCF $100,000, enacts new anti-harassment policy after BYU incident
The Big 12 Conference fined the University of Central Florida $100,000 for anti-Latter-day-Saint chants heard during the Knights' upset victory over BYU on the field. The conference simultaneously announced a new institutional policy for addressing and penalizing similar incidents, signaling heightened enforcement around religious and targeted harassment during athletic events.
October 29, 2026 at 2:01 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 8 sources
LDS player Cooper Pratt helps Milwaukee Brewers win 2026 World Series
Latter-day Saint catcher Cooper Pratt played a key role in the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series championship, marking a significant achievement for the LDS player on baseball's biggest stage. Pratt, who has been open about his faith throughout his career, becomes part of the growing list of prominent Latter-day Saint athletes competing at the highest levels of professional sports.
October 28, 2026 at 11:01 PM MT · via Deseret News
BYU's Sione Moa returns to form after compartment syndrome scare and knee surgery
BYU running back Sione Moa scored his first touchdown in over a year against UCF after battling compartment syndrome and knee surgery that threatened his career. The comeback marks a significant personal victory for the athlete and provides a lift to the Cougars' offensive depth.
October 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune
Bowl projections favor both Utah and BYU for College Football Playoff berths
Latest bowl projections show both University of Utah and BYU as likely College Football Playoff contenders, with some models even predicting a potential rematch between the rival schools. Both programs remain in contention for top-four seeding as the regular season winds down, setting up the possibility of a high-stakes postseason matchup.
October 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM MT · via Deseret News · 2 sources
Utah-BYU Holy War gets primetime slot; fans divided on kickoff time
The University of Utah and BYU rivalry game—the annual 'Holy War'—has been assigned a prime-time kickoff for the upcoming season, a scheduling decision that has drawn mixed reactions from both fan bases. The timing affects tailgating traditions and attendance patterns for the region's most-watched college football matchup. The Holy War remains one of college sports' most intensely followed regional rivalries.
October 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM MT · via USA Today
Utah rises to No. 6, BYU falls to No. 8 in AP Top 25 after latest games
Utah climbed to No. 6 in the AP Top 25 college football rankings after defeating Houston, while BYU dropped to No. 8 following its double-overtime loss to UCF. The parallel movements reflect diverging trajectories for the two in-state rivals at a pivotal moment in the season. Utah's rise and BYU's stumble shift the regional dynamics and playoff positioning as both programs navigate October rankings.
October 27, 2026 at 3:01 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 2 sources
No. 2 BYU loses double-overtime thriller to UCF, 39-31
UCF knocked off No. 2 BYU 39-31 in double overtime Saturday, ending the Cougars' undefeated season just eight days after the program's signature win over Notre Dame. UCF quarterback Keyone Jenkins threw the game-winning touchdown to tight end Grayson Brousseau in the second OT period after the Knights survived a wild finish in regulation.
October 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM MT · via KSL