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The Holy War

The Holy War for DumDums

The Holy War for DumDums

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

  Rivalry games are a staple of college football. USC and Stanford, Michigan and Ohio State, Alabama and Auburn — the list goes on.   In Utah, there are two big powerhouses. Two giants going...

University of Utah junior defensive end Bradlee Anae (6) fired up the team prior to the start of the BYU-Utah Football Game in an NCAA Football game vs. BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 24, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 14 Utah Football to Open Season Against BYU

By Sammy Mora and August 28, 2019

  Football is finally back for the No. 14 ranked University of Utah Football team. The team is set to open the season in Provo for the 122nd meeting between BYU and Utah. Both teams are looking...

University of Utah freshman tight end Brant Kuithe (80) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA Football game vs. the Weber State Wildcats at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Side to Side: Utah Coaches

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor August 27, 2019

  The Holy War is a special game for both fans and players alike. While both groups might have a favorite memory from when their team beat their rival or vice versa, coaches have them too. The...

University of Utah offense lines up against Brigham Young University during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football Notebook: BYU

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor August 26, 2019

  It's finally game week for the No. 14 University of Utah football team. Head coach Kyle Whittingham took to the podium for the first time this season on Monday morning. He addressed the media...

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...