While the long-term ramifications of Saturday's rivalry game between Utah and BYU remain to be seen, the immediate aftermath of the Holy War had an impact on th

Earlier this month, leaders of the Mormon Church gathered for a somber conference. Over the previous four weeks, a church member had fatally shot Charlie Kirk, a gunman had killed four at a Mormon church in Michigan and the church’s president,

Utah's Kyle Whittingham is historically prolific in games against his rival and holds a 4-2 advantage over BYU's Kalani Sitake. He even won nine straight from 2010 onward. But his last victory over the Cougars was all the way back in 2019. The power dynamic has shifted.

But this week, my college football best bets focus on the Holy War out in Provo, and the rivalry Diego Pavia seems to be trying to start with the entire SEC. Put some respect on Vandy’s name, who is now favored vs. LSU. And for even more Week 8 action, check out Douglas Farmer’s college football picks.

With the focus on this weekend's rivalry game between BYU and Utah, campus police have taken note of a 28-year-old man who was arrested for posting violent threats against Utes fans attending the game

Utes coach Kyle Whittingham, a BYU alumnus in his 21st season at Utah, goes head-to-head against his former defensive coordinator, Cougars coach Kalani Sitake, and they will match wits with a pile of coveted recruits present.

Trash talk during rivalry week isn't just reserved for Utah and BYU fans on social media. In fact, if there's anyone with the ability to back up their taunts, i