BYU, Utah or Utah State? Poll Shows Where College Football Fans Stand in Utah
Summary
Hosts Mitch Harper and Nate Slack analyze a Deseret News poll revealing Utah leads BYU in fan support, though BYU dominates among Gen Z and Boomers. They discuss how religious and political demographics fuel the toxic rivalry, contrasting with the respectful relationship between coaching staffs. The episode also previews BYU’s upcoming season opener against Utah Tech.
Topics discussed
Tabernacle Choir promo and Cougar Sports Saturday intro
Welcome back and BYU football season preview
Are BYU fans the most passionate in Utah?
Deseret News poll: Utah vs BYU fan base sizes
Minority teams and coaching staff relationships
Generational differences in team loyalty
Personal stories of extreme fan dedication
Religious demographics and team support
Political divides and the toxicity of the rivalry
Closing thoughts and sponsor advertisements
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