Brigham Young University: Quick Facts

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The rivalry always matters in Utah. This year, the rest of the country is paying attention to the BYU-Utah game. • Nov. 6, 2026, 11:42 PM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

Has BYU surpassed Utah in the battle for in-state college football supremacy? • Nov. 6, 2026, 6:00 AM ET (Deseret News)

‘The breakfast bowl’: How fans and restaurants are adjusting to BYU-Utah’s 10 a.m. start • Nov. 5, 2026, 8:06 AM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

Bowl projections for BYU and Utah heading into their rivalry matchup • Nov. 4, 2026, 5:15 PM ET (Deseret News)

Where are Utah and BYU ranked in the AP Top 25 entering rivalry week? • Nov. 1, 2026, 2:28 PM ET (The Salt Lake Tribune)

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Also Known As	Brigham Young Academy
Notable Alumni	Ken Jennings • Mitt Romney • Andy Reid • Kyrsten Sinema • Jimmer Fredette • Jeff Flake • Orrin Hatch • Stephenie Meyer • Mike Lee • Steve Young • Mike Crapo • Esther Peterson • Wayne C. Booth

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