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.
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