The stakes are high on Saturday night as the No. 23 Utah Utes (5-1) visit the unbeaten and 15th-ranked BYU Cougars (6-0) in the latest edition of the Holy War set for LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.

The No. 23 Utah Utes, led by quarterback Devon Dampier, face the No. 15 BYU Cougars, led by quarterback Bear Bachmeier, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

The stage is set for perhaps one of the most pivotal rivalry games between Utah and BYU in recent memory. More than in-state bragging rights will be on the line

BYU takes the lead on a 26-yard field goal from Will Ferrin before halftime. The Cougars took advantage of Mana Carvalho’s muffed punt, which ultimately set up the 3-point score.

The No. 15 ranked BYU Cougars visit the No. 23 Utah Utes in an annual rivalry game that will have huge implications down the road.

Utah is a 4.5 point favorite against BYU, according to the game lines posted to FanDuel Sportsbook. FanDuel lists the total at 48.5 points for the matchup. And it set the moneyline odds for Utah at -188 and for BYU at +158 to win outright.

A reporter expected to talk to BYU coach Kalani Sitake about leadership and team meetings. Instead, he heard a story that stayed with him.

A BYU fan has been arrested after police say he threatened to shoot Utah fans ahead of Saturday’s top-25 college football showdown. Christopher Tai Justice of Huntington, Utah was arrested this week and charged with threat of violence and obstruction of justice, according to KUTV.