Why BYU Football Will BLOW Utah AWAY in Holy War: Analytics Predict Big 12 Win | BYU Cougars Podcast

The "Holy War" between the BYU Cougars and Utah Utes is more than just a game; it's a clash of cultures and a fierce college football rivalry. With Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program ranked in the top 10, their unexpected rise this season has BYU fans buzzing. Their defense is a powerhouse, creating turnovers and setting up the offense for success. Meanwhile, the Utah Utes are grappling with offensive struggles, scoring only 21 points in their last two games, despite fielding a strong defense.

This episode dives into the religious undertones of the rivalry, the local pride at stake with many Utah natives on both rosters, and the strategic plays that could determine the outcome in favor of Brigham Young University. Key figures and players from both teams like Jake Retzlaff and LJ Martin, among others, are spotlighted, offering insights into their performances and potential impact on the game.

Tune in for an engaging analysis of this storied rivalry and discover what makes the BYU Cougars' season so compelling.

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[jeoffbenzos]

The Holy War rivalry is truly unique. Most rivalries are separated by location. If you live in Austin, you're more than likely a UT fan. If you live in Oklahoma, you're likely an Oklahoma fan. This isn't just another rivalry tied to location. The entire state, is split down the middle. Communities are split down the middle. Families and friend groups are split down the middle. You go to any high school in the entire state, or to any LDS congregation across the United States and you'll find passionate fans on each side of the aisle. There's really not another rivalry like that in the entire country.

[kylebartholomew]

Thanks for leading the way and respectfully using the full name of the church that sponsors BYU @drake and @jake. It's a mouthful, but it means a lot that you're willing to use the full name. Keep up the great work you two!

[russpaulus]

In the 90’s there was a tee shirt at Deseret Book that said “church basketball where every brawl begins with a prayer”.
That probably happened at the first BYU Utah game, also.

[kellybingham]

It’s been so much fun watching this rivalry get so much attention now that its being played in a power conference, instead of just overlooked as a small state rivalry during the Mtn West and WAC years.

[dfausti]

Utah needs to deal with the Vampire Cougars! Starting the game at 8:15 means the game will be a night game! Go BYU!

[PBKmcbain]

Jake is totally right about this being in everyone’s face here every day here in Utah. I am a BYU alum and live in SLC county and every time I see a Utah sticker or flag I just shake my head 😂

[alextemus]

Yeah, Utah's defense has been pretty solid. If they scored 28 points every game this season, they would be undefeated.

BYU clearly has a better offense than most of the league though, so I'm curious how high scoring this game will be

[jeoffbenzos]

If Utah has +3 turnover margin they have a shot to win. If BYU takes care of the ball then BYU wins.

[kilowhiskeywon]

BYU was named for Brigham Young, U of U was started by him.... just a little more twist to the mayhem.

[timjacobsen]

Kinda funny that there was a alcohol ad on a BYU YouTube show lol

[kellybingham]

Back when President Thomas Monson was President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a Utah graduate, my Ute associates would tease me about the prophet being a Ute. Usually after I’d tease them about Whittingham being a cougar.

[jadebarben]

We have to win Saturday, we’re due for a win in SLC

[dc]

I think LJ will have an decent game (3.9 yards per carry) but I think Hinckley will have a stand-out performance for some reason.

[paintballduke]

75% of the last 20 meetings have ended with the margin being within 1 possession. Expecting anything else in this rivalry is surprising

[theodorehunter]

Based on how the CFP judges on eye test and not resume, the gloves need to come off of BYU and they need to start running up the score just a little bit. If they don't, they risk getting jumped by Boise State in the rankings for the first round bye.

[caseys]

Don’t wear blue Saturday. My family was hit with beer cans and rocks by some brave Utah fans. My grandfather had to get stitches on the back of his head.

[davin]

Get ready for a tough game the Utes will want to win for Kyle Whittingham before he retires!

[TheIrishjulie]

Didn't exactly happen that way huh?

[mikealvord]

Except they didn’t and absent a phantom holding call Utah wins