KUER examines how the Utah-BYU Holy War has evolved into one of college football's top rivalries, noting that both teams are ranked in the top 10 for the first time in the rivalry's history. Many past editions have decided conference championships, and this year's matchup could do the same.

The piece provides historical context for the storied rivalry between Utah's flagship state university and the LDS Church-owned school, tracking how the competition has intensified as both programs have risen in national prominence.