Why is BYU-Utah football rivalry called 'Holy War'? History, record between Cougars, Utes
BYU’s historical schedules on its official website don’t go further back than 1922, shortly after the program was brought back following a two-decade absence. Utah, however, lists the rivalry’s first meeting as being in 1896, when the Utes defeated what was then known as Brigham Young Academy 12-4 and 6-0 in their two matchups.