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Utah OUTLASTS BYU in the Holy War, 28-20: CFP implications as Cougars fall to Utes in Big 12

Nov 7, 2026 · 10m

Summary

Andy and Ari analyze Utah's thrilling Holy War victory over BYU, which keeps the Utes undefeated at 9-0 and solidifies their position as the Big 12's best team. They reflect on the wisdom of Utah's decision to replace Kyle Whittingham with Morgan Scali, noting the team's immediate success and high playoff odds. The discussion also covers the Big 12 title race, highlighting how Texas Tech now controls its own destiny for the conference championship game, while Utah remains a strong candidate for a College Football Playoff berth.

Topics discussed

Utah defeats BYU in a thrilling Holy War National implications and CFP rankings outlook The $13.5M gamble: Whittingham's exit and Scali's rise Utah's path to the Big 12 Championship and playoff Fan passion and the significance of the rivalry Texas Tech's control over the Big 12 title race Other contenders and the rarity of 9-0 records Game breakdown: Devin Dampier's performance and key plays Closing remarks and upcoming live coverage
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