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Why the BYU-Utah rivalry game triggers deep emotions, according to a sports psychology professor

Why the BYU-Utah rivalry game triggers deep emotions, according to a sports psychology professor
World Sports · 19:41:41 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

A recent article explored why the BYU-Utah rivalry game triggers such deep emotions, consulting a sports psychology professor for insight. The piece, published on November 5, 2026, by Eliza Anderson and Jason Swensen, examined the psychological factors behind the intense passion surrounding this annual college football matchup.

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