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Why is it called the Holy War? Explaining origin of BYU vs. Utah football rivalry

Why is it called the Holy War? Explaining origin of BYU vs. Utah football rivalry
World Sports · 22:07:56 - Monday, 9 November 2026

The BYU Cougars and Utah Utes renew one of college football's most storied rivalries, known as the Holy War. A recent article by David Suggs for The Sporting News explores the origins of the nickname and the history behind the matchup.

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