College Football Hall Of Fame Features BYU-Utah Rivalry Display
Nov 5, 2024, 4:04 PM
Jacob Oldroyd #39 of the BYU Cougars kicks a field goal in the final minutes of their game against the Utah Utes at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – As the adage goes, you throw out the records when the Utah Utes and BYU Cougars come together in any sport. Despite the mismatch on paper between No. 9 and undefeated BYU and the reeling Utes on a four-game losing streak, the 96th matchup between these programs is being featured at the College Football Hall of Fame this week.
Utah hosts the Big 12-leading Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, November 9. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. MT.
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The display includes a 1990 Ty Detmer BYU jersey and a helmet from the Cougars’ 2022 game against the Wyoming Cowboys. A Utah helmet from the 2004 Fiesta Bowl and a sideline windbreaker from 2008 round out the exhibition.
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Detmer is the most recent BYU player to earn induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, entering in 2012. He is joined by tight end Gordon Hudson (1980-83), QB Steve Young (1982-83), head coach LaVell Edwards (1972-2000), QB Jim McMahon (1978-81), QB Marc Wilson (1976-79), and QB Gifford Nielsen (1975-77).
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