BYU will blowout Utah. Utah will struggle to reach 20 points. BYU 38 Utah 17. Go Cougars!

My Ute neighbor and I saw each other at church. He said it was good that we were talking because we probably not talk to each other for the next 3 to 4 weeks.

Utah should just do some crazy stuff to mess with BYU. Throw in some option offense, just change it up so differently that BYU has to adjust and then throw in something else. Utah literally has nothing to lose and BYU has everything to lose. Go have fun Utah and Kyle let them go play some neighborhood football with some trick plays.

Now I understand why the other locked on Podcasters make fun of you so much JT. You talk of both sides of your mouth. The last time we beat you, you said, but we went on to win the conference so we were still better than you. And then you say if we beat BYU, they could go onto win the conference, but we could still say we were better than them. Make up your mind, buddy. Utah is a great football program, but let’s stop trying to twist everything in your favor.

The ONLY time I don't want the best for U of U Football is when they go against the Cougars. This is the one time I want to see them ground into red, white, and black dust. A Max Hall level of passion haha. With that said, I absolutely loved how the Utes waltzed into the PAC 12 and claimed ownership almost from the jump. Utah (the state) major football programs are doing a fantastic job making themselves relevant on a national level.

BYU fan here. I agree with everything Max Hall said. Aside from BYU success, I can’t think of anything that makes me happier than seeing your program suffer after the endless shit talking y’all pulled leading into the season. I hope your program never recovers.

BYU has a great team this year, but the rivalry always has great games. It’s going to be a close game.

BYU fan here. I've always thought that Utah fans were better at this rivalry. I think it's because more of them grew up in the state, where the rivalry's in the air, in the water. As a BYU student from the east coast, I found it hard to get fired up because I hadn't lived with it. I knew about as much about Utah football as Utah fans know about Maryland.

Not to split hairs, JT, but your “better program” argument pretty clearly supports the idea that Utah HAS BEEN the better program. Nothing in what you said is forward-looking. I don’t know that you’re going to get much pushback on Utah being the better program during the Pac12/Indy era. But whatever talent disparity held over from that hasn’t helped Utah this year. What’s the rationale that it will carry forward now that league affiliation is equal? Also, what about KW’s coming retirement? And BYU’s showing some flex on NIL…What, exactly, is trending in Utah’s favor at this junction? I think this needs more time to see how things balance in the new normal. I don’t see how either side can claim program superiority at the moment. But if Ute fans wish to live on the past, that’s certainly something Cougar fans know a thing or two about. ;D

I hope the most prepared team wins. I cheer for BYU then I cheer for all Utah teams

This is a great rivalry that should be cherished, without all of the toxic comments and behavior. Go Cougars…. AND, especially, GO UTES‼️

BYU fan here! The Holy War is going to be brutally rough. Utah has an awesome fan base and a great team to compete with. I love the Utes and Whittingham. The tradition of Ute football against BYU is the best rivalry in the nation. Go BYU! Go Utes!

BYU has beaten Kansas St. & and SMU

Utah sucks. BYU is going to eat y’all alive. LFG!

One other big thing about the BYU football team is they have had very few injuries. I've never seen a season where they are this healthy this late in the season. They also have greatly improved their depth across the board.

@NapolesAlex not a big deal, but the Utes have two conference wins. Remember Baylor? The 2nd half of that game was the turning point for the Ute's season, period. Not going to say any "if only" statements. It is what it is. IMO, I'm hoping that Rose gets the nod for starting this game. The Utes have a history of winning this rivalry game with the lower rated QB of the two team's. Go Utes!

This is the first game of the season Utah has been predicted to loose. So we will definitely win!

2021 BYU was better at this point. BYU was 15 in the first week of the CFP rankings and Utah was unranked, and did not pass BYU until championship weekend.

Utah will win 34-17! #GoUtes

I seem to recall fans saying “we don’t even need this game”. “Utah has nothing to gain from playing the team down south”. When asked about the rivalry Whitt played dumb and asked “which rivalry? Oh you mean the instate rivalry with the team down south?” Which is it? Can this game save your season or is this just another game on the big 12 schedule?

Anyone else have any thoughts about how they're only giving 5 points for BYU to beat us? Is there any disrespect that will be fueling BYU's preparation for Saturday? When BYU was expected to lose by 5 (or was it less?) against UCF last week, it was pretty obvious that they were far superior compared to UCF. I guess stranger things have happened, but, I think that BYU will be making a lot of people a lot of money on Saturday. Thoughts?

“There’s a reason why Utah consistently beat Oregon.” - JT You do realize Oregon has a record of 24-12 over the Utes and has won multiple Rose Bowl’s and the Utes have 0-2 record at the Rose Bowl.

GO UTES‼️

We’re the Laughingstock of college football AND basketball! We had two decent seasons in the lowly PAC 12 and then our fans started pretending we were a respectable program. Our fans also started making toxic and delusional comments that have made us hated around the country. Our entire athletic program is collapsing. Donors are fleeing our NIL collective and our high school recruiting was in the 70’s last year (pathetic). It feels absolutely hopeless. Anyway, GO UTES‼️

This is a question that a lot of programs have to ask of themselves unfortunately with long tenured coaches. Sometimes guys don’t know when to say when and pass the torch. He’s been a great coach but his time is prolly up.

Utes win

Someone needs to turn the heat on, wherever Bryan is broadcasting from. He’s bundled up like he’s outside.

I want to see more no-huddle and shotgun. Time to change it up. GO UTES!

I actually feel bad for the collapse of a great program but please wait a week to fix Ur offense

This is how it was looking for BYU last year, except even worse. They were getting blown out week in and week out and Retzlaff looked terrible! A lot can change in an off-season.

Brandon Rose has touch on his pass plays. He's a better QB than Issac Wilson right now. Rose plays the Utes win games. Wilson plays the Utes don't. Issac has no respect from his team. Nobody wants to play with him or for him. The coaches are out of touch this season on the pulse of the Utes. Let Issac transfer to BYU!!! Go Utes!!?!!!! Play Rose win. Start Rose 🌹 WIN.

It took Utah a decade to finally win the Pac12. A conference that was arguably a lot more top heavy than the Big12. The idea they were going to come in and absolutely manhandle the conference requires one to think the Pac12 has the same level of competition week in and week out as the Big12. It’s easy to say this in retrospect, but with the way the players and coaches and fans and media were talking preseason, I’m glad they’re where they’re at

You hit on it. When you focus on the outcome goal (Championship) and forget about the process you tend to get unfocused. Because lots can impact a championship. However, if you get 1% better everyday, it changes how you prep and recruit. Less instant gratification transfers and more development. Utah has been missing that the last few years. Look at BYU they got beat by Wisonsin a few years ago. Then beat em the next year. Same with Baylor. Then 5-7 last year into 8-0 this year. More importantly I see fixes to the issues they have systemically. Utah has a system problem, not a 1-off issue. I think Whitt will have to go in order to change that.

Depressing times! We’re now losing all of our recruiting battles against BYU. BYU just signed one of our top offensive lineman recruits yesterday and BYU also just flipped a 4 star from Oregon. The consequences of our collapse are now becoming Very Real. Anyway, GO UTES‼️

I love and agree with Bryan's comments on NIL - it has changed (is still changing) the game in a negative way.

Utes will win 34-17!!! Been saying this since last week! Wittingham is too good of a coach to lose this game. The BYE week is what the Utes needed to get back on track!!!#GoUtes

BYU is in a win/win situation. To have such massive success in only their second year in a power conference shows that they have been essentially a power 5 caliber level team throughout Independence. It took the Utes several seasons to become competitive in the PAC. They've already secured the upper hand in in state recruiting.

Please don’t start Wilson. He’s gonna be a great qb but Rose looks way more confident and has that leadership mentality that Issac Wilson doesn’t have(not yet at least). You need someone out there who can lead the offense and show leadership. Rose looked way better than Wilson when he came in.

It’s called run the damn ball

This is a massive game for each program. If BYU wins, they could start to gain ground on bigger in-state recruits, a continuation of national attention and a possible Big12 championship game. If Utah wins, they stop the bleeding and show they are still the best program in the state. Both teams are heading in opposite directions and a win means a lot for different reasons.

all I know is when your team joined last year you talked a lot of Shit....about Utah was to good for the big 12 and you are dead last in the conference... not any great team goes to last in a conference

The pac 12 schools getting butts kicked in new leagues 😂😂😂😂couldn’t win in MWC

Yes

I'm a big Ute fan, but i said preseason all this big talk was bad karma. Don't start beating your chest until you do something. I don't blame big 12 fans for making fun of Utah, even Utah fans are making fun of the whole mess.I hope the program gets over this, but i don't feel confident going forward.

Hold up on all the panic. Kansas State just lost to Houston. BYU has been known to struggle in the 2nd half. This college football season as a whole has been wild. Vanderbilt beat Alabama. This Utah team has looked downright dreadful, but they are not out of being a powerhouse just because of a few horrible games. BYU last year was rough all year round, and they turned it around just this year. Things can change quicker than expected.

Isaac Wilson just 6 months ago was in classes and spring ball at Utah and trying to scrape together enough ca$h to rent a limo with his buddies for Sr prom. He is a CHILD out there on the field and was not ready for ANY Conference schedule. Like Coach Prime said last year better get us now we won’t be this bad again.

Talent gap.

Calm down. You guys are fine. Even elite programs have a random bad year once in a while and bounce right back.

Uh... But ... The Utes lose half the games for the first part of the season, and we're crying that the entire future is ruined? Seriously?

Best Ever???? BaHahaaaaaaa