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The Holy War

University of Utah guard Lani White (0) guarding BYU guard Delaney Gibb (11) at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah women’s basketball finishes season, awaits selection Sunday

The Utes lost to BYU in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament and finished with a 19-12 record overall, 10-8 in regular season Big 12 play.
By Brayden Ortega, Sports Writer | March 6, 2026

  The Utes had a first round bye in the Big 12 Tournament while the BYU Cougars played a first round matchup against Houston. For the third time this season, Utah lost to BYU, this time in the...

Utah's defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley and head coach Kyle Whittingham deliberating during Utah football's game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

What exactly went wrong for the Utes in 24-21 Holy War loss

Fans are up in arms about Utah's lack of success on high-leverage downs. Is it a coaching issue or an execution issue? Find the answers below.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | October 20, 2025

  The Holy War once again lived up to the hype. Unfortunately for the Utes, simple mistakes cost them what could have been a relatively easy win. Here’s what went wrong in the one-score loss. Missed...

Home Stretch: Holy War preview

By John Leone, Sports Editor | October 18, 2025

Transcript John: Hello, and welcome to another Home Stretch episode, a sports podcast here at The Daily Utah Chronicle. My name is John Leone. I am the sports desk editor, and I'm happy to record this...

University of Utah's Brant Kuithe (80) gets tackled during the game versus the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle Archives)

Utah to take on BYU in first ranked Holy War since ‘09

An absolute must-win game for the Utes is taking place in a familiar place. The biggest Holy War in over a decade is must-see TV for fans of football.
By John Leone, Sports Editor | October 17, 2025

  Utah has a simple task on Saturday night: beat BYU. If accomplished, the Utes will be right back in the thick of the Big 12 title race. If not, an already uphill climb becomes much steeper as...

Utes cornerback Smith Snowden (2), in the home game played at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Samantha Lazenby | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Suffers Fifth Loss in a Row at the Hands of BYU

A promising first half gave Utah false hope, before the Cougars swept in with a last-second field goal to take home the crown.
By Abbey Thomas and Kyle Garrison | November 10, 2024

  The quarterback drama for Utah has been an ongoing theme this season, but headed into their matchup with heated rival BYU, Brandon Rose was the solidified starter, and the offensive game plan...

University of Utah's Brant Kuithe (80) gets tackled during the game versus the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle Archives)

Thoughts From the Gridiron: Utah vs. BYU

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor | September 12, 2021

  The University of Utah football team suffered their first loss against the BYU Cougars since 2009 on Saturday night. Nothing went right for Utah in Provo, and the Cougars snapped a nine-game...

The University of Utah student section, The Muss, cheers 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)

Making Memories With The MUSS

By Brian Preece, Sports Writer | September 3, 2021

  Let’s be honest, college is great as a platform to learn in the classroom and maybe even find a career you can stomach for 8+ hours a day for the rest of your lives, but it's the rare breed...

U of U swimmer during the swim and dive meet vs The Colo Mesa Mavericks on Jan 23, 2021 at the Ute Natatorium on campus. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Swim and Dive Beats BYU

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer | January 31, 2021

  The University of Utah men’s and women’s Swim and Dive team competed against BYU this weekend at home. Not only was the meet against BYU, but it was also seniors weekend where the teams celebrated...

University of Utah senior linebacker Francis Bernard (13) celebrates after a touchdown from making an interception vs. Brigham Young University during an NCAA Football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Roll to Nine After Weather Delay

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor | August 30, 2019

  Nine is fine. The No. 14 University of Utah football team won their ninth straight game against Brigham Young University in Provo with a final score of 30-12.  The game started slow for the...