Rivals Reloaded – How Utah and BYU Stack Up in Year Two and Three of Big 12 Play

The rivalry is alive and well in Utah—and in this episode of Beehive Sports Report, we’re breaking down how Utah and BYU are stacking up in their second seasons as Big 12 conference foes. Both teams are facing fresh challenges and big expectations as they chase respect, recruits, and postseason glory. BYU is coming off a breakthrough 11-win season and a major bowl victory, but the quarterback situation is wide open, and the pressure to maintain momentum is real. Meanwhile, Utah is working through a rebuild under new offensive leadership and aiming to reestablish itself as a conference contender with a dynamic, high-powered offense and a stout defense.

We’ll explore the storylines shaping each program’s future—from coaching changes and roster battles to recruiting battles fueled by NIL—and what this all means for the legendary Holy War rivalry renewed under new lights. Whether you bleed crimson and white or blue and white, this episode lays out why the 2025 season could be a defining moment for Utah’s college football identity and the future of one of the fiercest rivalries in sports. Stick around for a full breakdown on the state of Utah’s football programs, and how their successes and struggles are shaping the Beehive State’s sports landscape.

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