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Ranked BYU–Utah Rivalry Returns to Big 12 Spotlight With Playoff and Title Stakes Saturday

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham is keeping comments about BYU off-limits this week.

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Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks to the scoreboard during a game against Arizona State held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Overview

  • No. 15 BYU (6-0, 3-0 Big 12) hosts No. 23 Utah (5-1, 2-1) at 6 p.m. MT Saturday on FOX at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
  • Whittingham declined to discuss BYU players, including freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier, saying he would focus on his team, while BYU’s Kalani Sitake praised Utah quarterback Devon Dampier.
  • The rivals track closely across key offensive and defensive metrics, with Utah favored by roughly 3.5 points in Las Vegas and ESPN’s model giving BYU a slight edge.
  • BYU defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa, a former Utah standout who drew fan criticism for transferring, will face his old team as a key piece of the Cougars’ front.
  • Analysts highlight conference stakes, noting a Utah loss would strain its Big 12 title path and aid BYU in tiebreakers, with BYU seeking a third straight win in the series.