3 takeaways from No. 15 BYU’s rivalry win over No. 23 Utah
BYU earned its third consecutive rivalry win over Utah Saturday night in Provo, coming alive late to remain unbeaten and hand the Utes their second loss of the season.
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BYU earned its third consecutive rivalry win over Utah Saturday night in Provo, coming alive late to remain unbeaten and hand the Utes their second loss of the season.
BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham and BYU head coach Kalani Sitake hug after the game as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Fans rush the field after the game as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake is swarmed by fans after the game as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake is swarmed by fans after the game as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) jumps into the end zone for a touchdown just ahead of Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU fans cheer as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. BYU won 24-21. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A BYU fan cheers as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. BYU won 24-21. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) is hit with a pass interference call in the end zone on Utah wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) argues his case with an official after being called for a pass interference call in the end zone on Utah wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) is hit with a pass interference call in the end zone on Utah wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) spins after taking the snap and looks downfield as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah tight end Dallen Bentley (88) fumbles the ball into the eager hands of Utah wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (18) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) and Utah cornerback Smith Snowden (2) crash to the turf after Snowden disrupted the pass as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) sprints into the open field and around the outside on his way in for a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) sprints down the sideline for a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) sprints in for a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A Utah fan screams at the officials as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Dejected Utah fans watch as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
A dejected Utah fan watches as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU fans cheer as they watch BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at the officials during the game as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Dejected Utah fans watch as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU tight end Carsen Ryan (20) dives over Utah cornerback Elijah Davis (9) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU safety Tanner Wall (28) intercepts a pass over Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) just gets enough of the foot of BYU running back LJ Martin (4) to bring him down as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at the official after no penalty was called after Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) was shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at the officials after no penalty was called after Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) was shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham runs down field yelling after no penalty was called after Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) was shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at the official after no penalty was called after Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) was shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah running back Wayshawn Parker (1) falls to the field after getting shoved by BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) at BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) just gets enough of the foot of BYU running back LJ Martin (4) to bring him down as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU tight end Carsen Ryan (20) points downfield after gaining a first down as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU running back LJ Martin (4) races downfield with the ball and eyes Utah safety Jackson Bennee (23) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
BYU cornerback Tayvion Beasley (15) tries to knock the ball away from Utah tight end JJ Buchanan (81) as BYU and Utah play at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) passes the ball during the second half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) passes the ball during the second half of the game against of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU mens basketball star AJ Dybantsa, center, sways with the crowd during “power” in between the third and fourth quarter of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa (57) hypes up the crowd second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake yells out to his players during the second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU mens basketball star AJ Dybantsa, center, sways with the crowd during “power” in between the third and fourth quarter of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) runs with the ball during the second half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) avoids the tackle by Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) and slips into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU running back LJ Martin (4) breaks a tackle by Utah defensive end John Henry Daley (90) during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah running back Daniel Bray (13) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU tight end Carsen Ryan (20) slips out of reach of Utah linebacker Levani Damuni (3) as he carries the ball after a catch during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) scrambles during the second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU tight end Carsen Ryan (20) points after converting a first down during the second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is shoved into the end zone by his teammates during the second half of the game against against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) breaks a tackle by Utah defensive tackle Pupu Sepulona (45) during the second half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU running back LJ Martin (4) celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the second half of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) passes the ball during the second half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) is pressured by BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) during the fourth quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah fans leave the stadium early as BYU leads 24-14 during the fourth quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah cornerback Blake Cotton (16) breaks up a pass intended for BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) during the fourth quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah fans leave the stadium early as BYU leads 24-14 during the fourth quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) passes the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) catches a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans prepare to rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
A BYU fan makes an upside-down “U” with their fingers as Utah players head to the locker room while fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU president Shane Reese crowd surfs after BYU fans rushed the field after BYU defeated Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU president Shane Reese crowd surfs after BYU fans rushed the field after BYU defeated Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU fans wave goodbye to Utah fans after rushing the field at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans rush the field as BYU defeats Utah 24-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) dives for a first down during the second quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) makes a catch against BYU cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) during the first quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17) hypes up the crows during the first quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) scrambles during the first half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) celebrates after scoring a receiving touchdown during the first quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) catches the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah fans cheer for the camera before the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
The Cougarettes perform in between quarters during the first half of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU punter Sam Vander Haar (35) celebrates with kicker Will Ferrin (44) after Ferrin made a field goal during the second quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Fans yell first quarter of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) catches a pass during the first quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU cornerback Mory Bamba (4) jumps in celebration with cornerback Therrian Alexander (1) after making a stop on fourth down during the first quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU players kneel in prayer as Utah takes the field before the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) runs with the ball during the first quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) makes a catch over Utah cornerback Elijah Davis (9) during the second quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) yells in celebration after scoring a receiving touchdown during the second quarter of the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU kicker Will Ferrin (44) kicks a field goal to take a 10-7 lead over Utah during the second quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU running back Preston Rex (12) runs against Utah linebacker Trey Reynolds (37) during the first quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU defensive end Hunter Clegg (90) celebrates after sacking Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) during the first quarter of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is sacked by Utah defensive tackle Aliki Vimahi (95) during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on during the first half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) scrambles during the first half of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) is sacked by Utah defensive tackle Aliki Vimahi (95) during the first half of the game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah defensive tackle Semi Taulanga (99) runs with the ball against BYU cornerback Mory Bamba (4) after lining up as a wide receiver during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Mana Carvalho (28) muffs a punt during the second quarter of the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) looks for an open receiver to pass to as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah safety Tao Johnson (5) gestures toward the BYU students after the Utes made a fourth down stop as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Utah wide receiver Larry Simmons (12) brings in a catch over BYU defensive back Jonathan Kabeya (2) as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) celebrates a defensive play with BYU safety Faletau Satuala (11) as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) scores a touchdown with Utah cornerback Elijah Davis (9) defending as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) runs with the ball with (16) BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker (16) chasing as BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) hurdles Utah safety Jackson Bennee (23) during a run as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts (2) makes a catch over Utah cornerback Elijah Davis (9) and takes it in for a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) gestures toward the camera after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) reaches out for the ball as he brings in a touchdown catch as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) celebrates a touchdown with DUPLICATE***Utah wide receiver Bryson Baker (80)***Utah wide receiver Creed Whittemore (80) BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) gets rid of the ball just ahead of Utah defensive end John Henry Daley (90) as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis (9) gestures toward the BYU student section after scoring a touchdown as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) dives forward on a 4th and one as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah safety Jackson Bennee (23) defends BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston (11) as he makes a catch over the middle as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU fans cheer as BYU and Utah play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa (57) smiles as he arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the in-state rivalry game against Utah in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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BYU players arrive before the in-state rivalry game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) arrives at Lavell Edwards Stadium before the in-state rivalry game against Utah in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) arrives at LaVell Edwards Stadium before the in-state rivalry game against Utah in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Singer-songwriter Benson Boone looks on from the sidelines during warmups of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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BYU linebackers Isaiah Glasker (18) and Jack Kelly (17) embrace before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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BYU running back LJ Martin (4) catches a ball during warmups before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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Singer-songwriter Benson Boone looks on from the sidelines during warmups of the game between BYU and Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake looks on before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake greets fans as BYU and Utah prepare to play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah fans cheer ahead of BYU and Utah playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) greets fans as the Cougars enter the stadium as BYU and Utah prepare to play at Lavell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU head coach Kalani Sitake greets fans as BYU and Utah prepare to play at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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A Utah fan walks in with BYU fans ahead of the game at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU fans cheer and celebrate ahead of the team marching into Lavell Edwards Stadium as BYU and Utah preparee to play on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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A split house at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo as BYU and Utah fans wait for the game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up ahead of BYU and Utah playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU fans get painted up ahead of the BYU and Utah game at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU and Utah on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah fans look around the stadium ahead of the BYU and Utah game at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) stretches out with teammates ahead of BYU and Utah playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah cheerleaders pose for a photo ahead of BYU and Utah playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) warms up before the game against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News
3 takeaways
BYU stepped up in the fourth quarter. After surrendering a touchdown with just over 14 minutes left to play to give Utah the lead, the Cougars put their shoulder to the wheel over the next 11 minutes and change to pry the game back into their grasp.
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Here’s how it went down:
Parker Kingston ran for a touchdown to put the Cougars ahead for good.
Tanner Wall intercepted Devon Dampier to thwart a Utah rally.
Bear Bachmeier found the end zone on a 3rd and long to add insurance for BYU.
Jack Kelly sacked Dampier on fourth down to give the Cougars the ball back.
Utah added a late touchdown to create some final drama, but a failed onside kick ended any hopes of a miracle finish for the Utes.
When the stakes were highest and plays needed to be made, the Cougars made it happen, just like they have all season long.
BYU’s safeties were everywhere. The Cougar defense has been carried by its linebackers throughout 2025, but safeties Tanner Wall and Faletau Satuala played hero on Saturday night.
Satuala led the team with 12 tackles — eight solo — while adding a forced fumble, pass breakup and tackle for loss.
Wall had 10 tackles — seven solo — and intercepted Dampier in the fourth quarter for the defensive play of the night.
BYU’s defense was largely excellent in making Dampier’s life difficult, and Satuala and Wall were major pieces to such an operation.
Another safety, Talan Alfrey, made a critical play on special teams to recover a muffed Utah punt and regain possession for the Cougars.
The Cougars made history. For the first time since the Ty Detmer era, BYU has defeated Utah in three straight matchups.
Not since 1989-92 had the Cougars claimed rivalry superiority over the Utes for three years or more.
Sitake’s squad accomplished such a feat in 2025 by forcing two Utah turnovers, holding the Utes to a 1 of 5 mark on fourth down, winning the discipline battle with fewer turnovers and going 4 for 4 on red zone trips.
And thus, BYU moves to 7-0 on the year as the only unbeaten squad remaining in the Big 12.
