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The Holy War

Riley Elliot and Co. outside BYU's Lavell Edwards Stadium (Courtesy Riley Elliot)

Pike on the Carry: The Kennedy Gameball Run Makes a Return for 2019 Holy War

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor August 22, 2019

  Football.  Pep rallies.  Lecture halls. Greek life. These are just some words that may come to mind when you think of college.  Here at the University of Utah, there are 18 fraternities...

University of Utah senior wide receiver Darren Carrington II (9) looks to evade BYU senior defensive back Marvin Hifo (17) in an NCAA football game vs. The Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Crimson Red or Navy Blue?

By Casey Overfield and Sammy Mora November 24, 2018

  In the state of Utah, there are two sides to every battle. It is a state split between crimson red and navy blue, between the Utes and the Cougars. The meeting of these two teams is an event...

University of Utah freshman defensive back Jaylon Johnson (7) celebrates after an incomplete pass to sophomore wide receiver Aleva Hifo (15) in an NCAA football game vs. The Brigham Young University Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

A History of the Holy War

By Zach Janis August 25, 2018

"This is Utah’s world, and BYU is just livin’ in it.” The immortal words of former Utah punter Tom Hackett are etched into the lore of one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports. Through...

10 Most Important Numbers from Utah vs. BYU

10 Most Important Numbers from Utah vs. BYU

By Justin Adams September 11, 2017

11 - For the second week in a row, Utah had 11 penalties resulting in 97 lost yards. Many of the penalties stalled Utah drives, turning potential touchdowns into field goals. 4 - Speaking of field goals,...

Football: Gay Leads Utah Past BYU

Football: Gay Leads Utah Past BYU

By Brittni Meservy September 10, 2017

 Just like its season opener, it was another game for the University of Utah football team (2-0) that consisted of too many penalties. Despite flag after flag that was thrown, the Utes walked away as...

Football: Utes and Cougs Set to Battle in Holy War

Football: Utes and Cougs Set to Battle in Holy War

By Brittni Meservy September 9, 2017

Looking to improve its rivalry record with a seven-game winning streak, the University of Utah football team (1-0) will take on BYU (1-1), which have remained winless since 2009, on Saturday, Sept. 9 at...

The University of Utah senior wide receiver Kyle Fulks (6) talks with senior defensive back Kenric Young (24) before the punt retun in an NCAA football game vs. The North Dakota Hawks at Rice Eccles Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Fuel to the Fire, Utah Eager to Play in Provo

By Brittni Meservy September 9, 2017

The 45-mile drive from Salt Lake City that winds around the point of the mountain and heads south into Cougar territory is a trip that the University of Utah football team knows a thing or two about. The...

Relive the Top 10 Moments from Utah's Six-Game Winning-Streak Against BYU

Relive the Top 10 Moments from Utah’s Six-Game Winning-Streak Against BYU

By Justin Adams September 7, 2017

#10 Dres Anderson runs across the field, both ways - 2013   The 2013 edition of the rivalry game was dominated by both defenses. Utah and BYU converted just six third downs combined. There were 18 punts...

The University of Utah sophomore quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) throws the pass down the field in an NCAA football game vs. The North Dakota Hawks at Rice Eccles Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: Utes Ready to Head South

By Brittni Meservy September 5, 2017

The Holy War returns to the gridiron on Saturday, Sept. 9 as the University of Utah (1-0) and BYU (1-1) will battle it out at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The Utes come into the contest riding a six-game win...

Terri Jackson, University of Utah's Crazy Lady, tells student media how she became the Crazy Lady as well as teaches them how to do the crazy dance at the Student Union building on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Call Me Crazy: A Die-hard Fan’s Outlook on Life

By Kim Brenneisen September 5, 2017

Adorned in red from head to toe — literally, her toes are always painted red, she wears red dangling earrings and even has a red block U tattooed on the back of her left shoulder that says "Crazy Lady”...