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BYU vs. Utah. First played in 1896; the results here start in 1922.

Utah leads 59–34–4 in the Holy War through 2025. BYU won the last meeting, 24–21, in 2025.

All-time59–34–4Utah's record, 97 meetings since 1922
Last 107–3Utah's record
Since 200014–8Utah's record
Current streak3BYU wins in a row
First meeting1896per the schools

Who's won the Holy War lately?

  1. 2012Utah24–21
  2. 2013Utah20–13
  3. 2015Utah35–28
  4. 2016Utah20–19
  5. 2017Utah19–13
  6. 2018Utah35–27
  7. 2019Utah30–12
  8. 2021BYU26–17
  9. 2024BYU22–21
  10. 2025BYU24–21

BYU has won 3 straight, since 2021. Over the last 10 meetings, Utah is 7–3.

What's the Holy War trophy?

Beehive Boot: the trophy for Utah's in-state series, which also includes Utah State; it hasn't been officially awarded since 2016.

How did the Holy War start?

Utah counts a 12-4 win over Brigham Young Academy on April 6, 1896, as the first meeting, but BYU's records start in 1922, so the two schools keep different series records. BYU is owned by the LDS Church and Utah is a public university, and local sports talk hosts popularized the "Holy War" name in the 1990s. The campuses are about 50 miles apart, and the game often decided the WAC and Mountain West titles until Utah left for the Pac-12 in 2011. It became a conference game again in 2024 with both schools in the Big 12. In 2006 John Beck found Jonny Harline on his knees in the end zone in the last minute for a 33-31 BYU win, which BYU fans still celebrate with "Harline's still open" shirts.

What are the most famous Holy War games?

  • 1993: Yergensen's kickChris Yergensen's 55-yard field goal in the final minute gave Utah a 34-31 win, its first in Provo in 22 seasons.Final: Utah 34–31
  • 2006: Harline's still openJohn Beck's last-minute touchdown pass to a kneeling Jonny Harline won it 33-31 for BYU.Final: BYU 33–31
  • 2009: George is still runningMax Hall's 25-yard touchdown pass to Andrew George won it 26-23 for BYU in double overtime.Final: BYU 26–23

How has the Holy War series swung?

505025251922: Utah 49–01923: Utah 15–01924: Utah 35–61925: Utah 27–01926: Utah 40–71927: Utah 20–01928: tie, 0–01929: Utah 45–131930: Utah 34–71931: Utah 43–01932: Utah 29–01933: Utah 21–61934: Utah 43–01935: Utah 32–01936: Utah 18–01937: Utah 14–01938: tie, 7–71939: Utah 35–131940: Utah 12–61941: tie, 6–61942: BYU 12–71946: Utah 35–61947: Utah 28–61948: Utah 30–01949: Utah 38–01950: tie, 28–281951: Utah 7–61952: Utah 34–61953: Utah 33–321954: Utah 12–71955: Utah 41–91956: Utah 41–61957: Utah 27–01958: BYU 14–71959: Utah 20–81960: Utah 17–01961: Utah 21–201962: Utah 35–201963: Utah 15–61964: Utah 47–131965: BYU 25–201966: BYU 35–131967: BYU 17–131968: Utah 30–211969: Utah 16–61970: Utah 14–131971: Utah 17–151972: BYU 16–71973: BYU 46–221974: BYU 48–201975: BYU 51–201976: BYU 34–121977: BYU 38–81978: Utah 23–221979: BYU 27–01980: BYU 56–61981: BYU 56–281982: BYU 17–121983: BYU 55–71984: BYU 24–141985: BYU 38–281986: BYU 35–211987: BYU 21–181988: Utah 57–281989: BYU 70–311990: BYU 45–221991: BYU 48–171992: BYU 31–221993: Utah 34–311994: Utah 34–311995: Utah 34–171996: BYU 37–171997: Utah 20–141998: BYU 26–241999: Utah 20–172000: BYU 34–272001: BYU 24–212002: Utah 13–62003: Utah 3–02004: Utah 52–212005: Utah 41–342006: BYU 33–312007: BYU 17–102008: Utah 48–242009: BYU 26–232010: Utah 17–162011: Utah 54–102012: Utah 24–212013: Utah 20–132015: Utah 35–282016: Utah 20–192017: Utah 19–132018: Utah 35–272019: Utah 30–122021: BYU 26–172024: BYU 22–212025: BYU 24–2119401960198020002020 BYU won ↑Utah won ↓ 505025251922: Utah 49–01923: Utah 15–01924: Utah 35–61925: Utah 27–01926: Utah 40–71927: Utah 20–01928: tie, 0–01929: Utah 45–131930: Utah 34–71931: Utah 43–01932: Utah 29–01933: Utah 21–61934: Utah 43–01935: Utah 32–01936: Utah 18–01937: Utah 14–01938: tie, 7–71939: Utah 35–131940: Utah 12–61941: tie, 6–61942: BYU 12–71946: Utah 35–61947: Utah 28–61948: Utah 30–01949: Utah 38–01950: tie, 28–281951: Utah 7–61952: Utah 34–61953: Utah 33–321954: Utah 12–71955: Utah 41–91956: Utah 41–61957: Utah 27–01958: BYU 14–71959: Utah 20–81960: Utah 17–01961: Utah 21–201962: Utah 35–201963: Utah 15–61964: Utah 47–131965: BYU 25–201966: BYU 35–131967: BYU 17–131968: Utah 30–211969: Utah 16–61970: Utah 14–131971: Utah 17–151972: BYU 16–71973: BYU 46–221974: BYU 48–201975: BYU 51–201976: BYU 34–121977: BYU 38–81978: Utah 23–221979: BYU 27–01980: BYU 56–61981: BYU 56–281982: BYU 17–121983: BYU 55–71984: BYU 24–141985: BYU 38–281986: BYU 35–211987: BYU 21–181988: Utah 57–281989: BYU 70–311990: BYU 45–221991: BYU 48–171992: BYU 31–221993: Utah 34–311994: Utah 34–311995: Utah 34–171996: BYU 37–171997: Utah 20–141998: BYU 26–241999: Utah 20–172000: BYU 34–272001: BYU 24–212002: Utah 13–62003: Utah 3–02004: Utah 52–212005: Utah 41–342006: BYU 33–312007: BYU 17–102008: Utah 48–242009: BYU 26–232010: Utah 17–162011: Utah 54–102012: Utah 24–212013: Utah 20–132015: Utah 35–282016: Utah 20–192017: Utah 19–132018: Utah 35–272019: Utah 30–122021: BYU 26–172024: BYU 22–212025: BYU 24–2119602000 BYU won ↑Utah won ↓

Each bar is one meeting. Bars above the line are BYU wins and bars below it are Utah wins; the taller the bar, the bigger the margin. Over the last 10 meetings Utah is 7–3. Utah swept the 1930s, 9–0; Utah swept the 2010s, 9–0. The widest margins are BYU 56–6 in 1980 and Utah 49–0 in 1922.

How do BYU and Utah compare this season?

BYUUtahSP+ overall13th10thSP+ offense20th13thSP+ defense20th22ndSuccess rate36th2ndSuccess rate allowed77th7thExplosive play rate69th6thBig Uglies: offensive line11th57thBig Uglies: defensive front52nd51stTakeaways a game67th35thGiveaways a game25th61st1st (best)138th

Utah is the better team this season by SP+ (10th to 13th), and it's ahead on 7 of these 10 stats. Each row is one stat: the dots are each team's national rank out of 138, printed by the dot, and further left is better.

National rankBYUUtah
SP+ overall13th10th
SP+ offense20th13th
SP+ defense20th22nd
Success rate36th2nd
Success rate allowed77th7th
Explosive play rate69th6th
Big Uglies: offensive line11th57th
Big Uglies: defensive front52nd51st
Takeaways a game67th35th
Giveaways a game25th61st

Compare them on 75+ stats in the head-to-head

What are the records in the Holy War?

Biggest BYU win
1980, 56–6
Biggest Utah win
1922, 49–0
Longest streaks
BYU, 9 straight (1979–1987); Utah, 9 straight (1929–1937)
Most points
BYU, 70 in 1989
Ties
4

Who has the most yards in the Holy War?

Best single gameMost in the series
PassingJohn Beck (BYU), 375 passing yards in 2006, with 4 TDsJohn Beck (BYU), 897 passing yards in 3 games (2004–2006)
RushingZack Moss (Utah), 187 rushing yards in 2019, with 1 TDHarvey Unga (BYU), 373 rushing yards in 3 games (2007–2009)
ReceivingDres Anderson (Utah), 141 receiving yards in 2013Cody Hoffman (BYU), 388 receiving yards in 4 games (2010–2013)

From the box scores of the 18 meetings since 2004 on CollegeFootballData.com. Older games don't have player stats.

Holy War results: every game since 1922

YearWinnerScoreHome
2025BYU24–21BYU
2024BYU22–21Utah
2021BYU26–17BYU
2019Utah30–12BYU
2018Utah35–27Utah
2017Utah19–13BYU
2016Utah20–19Utah
2015Utah35–28Neutral
2013Utah20–13BYU
2012Utah24–21Utah
2011Utah54–10BYU
2010Utah17–16Utah
2009BYU26–23BYU
2008Utah48–24Utah
2007BYU17–10BYU
2006BYU33–31Utah
2005Utah41–34BYU
2004Utah52–21Utah
2003Utah3–0BYU
2002Utah13–6Utah
2001BYU24–21BYU
2000BYU34–27Utah
1999Utah20–17BYU
1998BYU26–24Utah
1997Utah20–14BYU
1996BYU37–17Utah
1995Utah34–17BYU
1994Utah34–31Utah
1993Utah34–31BYU
1992BYU31–22Utah
1991BYU48–17BYU
1990BYU45–22Utah
1989BYU70–31BYU
1988Utah57–28Utah
1987BYU21–18BYU
1986BYU35–21Utah
1985BYU38–28BYU
1984BYU24–14Utah
1983BYU55–7BYU
1982BYU17–12Utah
1981BYU56–28BYU
1980BYU56–6Utah
1979BYU27–0BYU
1978Utah23–22Utah
1977BYU38–8BYU
1976BYU34–12Utah
1975BYU51–20BYU
1974BYU48–20BYU
1973BYU46–22Utah
1972BYU16–7Utah
1971Utah17–15BYU
1970Utah14–13Utah
1969Utah16–6BYU
1968Utah30–21Utah
1967BYU17–13BYU
1966BYU35–13Utah
1965BYU25–20BYU
1964Utah47–13Utah
1963Utah15–6Utah
1962Utah35–20Utah
1961Utah21–20Utah
1960Utah17–0Utah
1959Utah20–8Utah
1958BYU14–7Utah
1957Utah27–0Utah
1956Utah41–6BYU
1955Utah41–9Utah
1954Utah12–7BYU
1953Utah33–32Utah
1952Utah34–6Utah
1951Utah7–6Utah
1950Tie28–28Utah
1949Utah38–0Utah
1948Utah30–0BYU
1947Utah28–6Utah
1946Utah35–6BYU
1942BYU12–7Utah
1941Tie6–6BYU
1940Utah12–6Utah
1939Utah35–13BYU
1938Tie7–7BYU
1937Utah14–0Utah
1936Utah18–0Utah
1935Utah32–0BYU
1934Utah43–0Utah
1933Utah21–6Utah
1932Utah29–0Utah
1931Utah43–0Utah
1930Utah34–7Utah
1929Utah45–13Utah
1928Tie0–0BYU
1927Utah20–0BYU
1926Utah40–7Utah
1925Utah27–0BYU
1924Utah35–6Utah
1923Utah15–0BYU
1922Utah49–0Utah

Results from CollegeFootballData.com. The schools' official series records can differ by a game or two (vacated wins, disputed early games).

Questions about the Holy War

Who leads the Holy War series?

Utah leads 59–34–4 through the 2025 game, with 4 ties, in the 97 meetings on record since 1922.

Who won the last Holy War?

BYU beat Utah 24–21 on Oct 19, 2025 at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

When was the first Holy War?

1896, by the schools' count. Our game-by-game results start in 1922.

What's the trophy for the Holy War?

Beehive Boot: the trophy for Utah's in-state series, which also includes Utah State; it hasn't been officially awarded since 2016.

What's the biggest win in the Holy War?

BYU won by 50 in 1980, 56–6. Utah won by 49 in 1922, 49–0.

What's the longest winning streak in the Holy War?

BYU won 9 straight from 1979 to 1987. Utah won 9 straight from 1929 to 1937.

Who has won the Holy War lately?

BYU has won 3 straight, since 2021. Over the last 10 meetings, Utah is 7–3.

Who has the most passing yards in a Holy War game?

John Beck (BYU), 375 passing yards in 2006, with 4 TDs, the most in one game since 2004. The most in the series: John Beck (BYU), 897 passing yards in 3 games (2004–2006).

Who has the most rushing yards in a Holy War game?

Zack Moss (Utah), 187 rushing yards in 2019, with 1 TD, the most in one game since 2004. The most in the series: Harvey Unga (BYU), 373 rushing yards in 3 games (2007–2009).

Who has the most receiving yards in a Holy War game?

Dres Anderson (Utah), 141 receiving yards in 2013, the most in one game since 2004. The most in the series: Cody Hoffman (BYU), 388 receiving yards in 4 games (2010–2013).

What is the Holy War?

The Holy War is the BYU–Utah rivalry, first played in 1896. Utah leads 59–34–4 through 2025, and the winner takes home the Beehive Boot.

What happened in the 1993 Holy War?

Yergensen's kick: Chris Yergensen's 55-yard field goal in the final minute gave Utah a 34-31 win, its first in Provo in 22 seasons. Final: Utah 34–31.

What happened in the 2006 Holy War?

Harline's still open: John Beck's last-minute touchdown pass to a kneeling Jonny Harline won it 33-31 for BYU. Final: BYU 33–31.

What happened in the 2009 Holy War?

George is still running: Max Hall's 25-yard touchdown pass to Andrew George won it 26-23 for BYU in double overtime. Final: BYU 26–23.

Where can I watch BYU vs. Utah, and what time is it?

BYU at Utah, Saturday, November 7, time to be announced, at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The TV network hasn't been announced yet.

When and where is the 2026 Holy War?

BYU at Utah, Saturday, November 7, time to be announced, at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

BYU vs. Utah prediction: who will win in 2026?

SP+ projects Utah 29–25, about a 61% chance to win. The projection uses this season's ratings and updates every week.

What was the score of the last BYU vs. Utah game?

BYU won 24–21 on Oct 19, 2025.

What's the BYU vs. Utah record in the last 10 years?

They've split the 6 meetings since 2016, 3–3.

BYU vs. Utah player stats: who starred in the 2025 game?

For BYU, Bear Bachmeier threw for 166 yards and 1 TD; LJ Martin ran for 122 yards; Parker Kingston had 50 receiving yards. For Utah, Devon Dampier threw for 244 yards and 2 TDs; Daniel Bray ran for 121 yards and 1 TD; Ryan Davis had 66 receiving yards and 1 TD.

Who won the 2025 Holy War?

BYU beat Utah 24–21 on Oct 19, 2025 at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Who won the 2024 Holy War?

BYU beat Utah 22–21 on Nov 10, 2024 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Who won the 2021 Holy War?

BYU beat Utah 26–17 on Sep 12, 2021 at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Who won the 2019 Holy War?

Utah beat BYU 30–12 on Aug 30, 2019 at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

Who won the 2018 Holy War?

Utah beat BYU 35–27 on Nov 25, 2018 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

When was the last time BYU won the Holy War?

2025, 24–21, the most recent meeting.

When was the last time Utah won the Holy War?

2019, 30–12. BYU has won all 3 meetings since.

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