Saturday, 31 October 2026

All-Time Series: Utah leads 59-34-4

Overall: 34-59-4 | At BYU: 17-21-1 | At Utah: 17-37-3 | Neutral: 0-1

Last Meeting: 2025 in Provo – BYU won 24-21

  • LJ Martin: 122 rushing yards
  • Bear Bachmeier: 166 passing, 64 rushing, game-winning TD
  • Tanner Wall: Interception that set up the winning score

Current Streak: BYU has won 3 straight (2023-2025)

  • Longest BYU win streak since 4 straight from 1989-1992

Historic Rivalry Notes:

  • First Game: 1922 – Utah won 49-0
  • Utah dominated early, winning the first 20 games
  • BYU’s first win: 1942 (12-7 upset at Utah)
  • 3-year hiatus during WWII (1943-1945)

LaVell Edwards Era Highlights:

  • 1980: BYU 56, Utah 6 (most significant margin in series)
    • Jim McMahon pointed at the scoreboard after a TD
  • 1984: BYU 24, Utah 14
    • BYU entered 10-0, ranked #3
    • BYU finished 13-0, won the National Championship

Recent Notable:

  • 2025 was the first time both were ranked since 2009
  • Big Noon Kickoff hosted in Provo for the first time
  • Games have been competitive despite BYU’s recent success

Trophy: Winner receives the Beehive Boot


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