Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Mormon News

News of the Mormon world  |  Home of the Mormon News Podcast

Sports

Utah-BYU Holy War gets primetime slot; fans divided on kickoff time

October 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM MT · via USA Today · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

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.

Read the full story at USA Today →

Mormon News summarizes reporting from established outlets and always links to the original. See an error? Report it.

Related coverage

From the Mormon News Podcast