The No. 23 Utah Utes, led by quarterback Devon Dampier, face the No. 15 BYU Cougars, led by quarterback Bear Bachmeier, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

Utah's Kyle Whittingham is historically prolific in games against his rival and holds a 4-2 advantage over BYU's Kalani Sitake. He even won nine straight from 2010 onward. But his last victory over the Cougars was all the way back in 2019. The power dynamic has shifted.

The No. 15 ranked BYU Cougars visit the No. 23 Utah Utes in an annual rivalry game that will have huge implications down the road.

Utah and BYU face off Oct. 18 in the latest edition of the “Holy War.” This year’s game has significant implications for the Big 12 football race.

For Utah, quarterback Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,131 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 71.5% of his passes. Dampier also leads the team in rushing with 378 yards on 65 carries and five touchdowns.