Former BYU, Utah Players Give Thoughts On Rivalry Week Matchup

Oct 15, 2025, 4:22 PM | Updated: Oct 17, 2025, 5:50 pm

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PROVO, Utah – The 2025 installment of the Holy War between the Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars is one of the more anticipated matchups in rivalry history.

As game day approaches, former BYU and Utah coaches and players have taken to the airwaves to share their memories of the series.

No. 15 BYU hosts No. 23 Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in a rivalry week showdown on Saturday, October 18.

RELATED: How To Watch, Stream, Listen To No. 15 BYU Football Vs. No. 23 Utah

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Former BYU WR Austin Collie impressed by Bear Bachmeier

Former BYU QB Riley Jensen

Former BYU LB Bryan Kehl

Former Utah TE Jake Murphy

Former BYU RB Curtis Brown

Former BYU QB Max Hall

Former Utah S Eric Weddle

BYU HC Kalani Sitake

Former Utah DE Hunter Dimick

Former BYU QB Riley Nelson

Former Utah OL Jordan Gross

Former BYU LB David Nixon

Former Utah DE Christian Cox

Former Utah LB Trevor Reilly

Former BYU TE Jonny Harline

Former Utah RB Zack Moss

Former BYU QB Jaren Hall

Former Utah QB Brian Johnson

Former BYU RB Reno Mahe

Former BYU WR Mitchell Juergens

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