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BYU athletes, coaches show support after death of Utah football player

By Caleb Turner
September 27, 2021 12:00 AM
University of Utah defensive back Aaron Lowe died on Sunday after sustaining a gunshot wound at a party in Sugar House, and BYU players and coaches showed their support over social media for their in-state rival.
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BYU football players and coaches show support following death of Utah running back

By Caleb Turner
December 26, 2020 12:00 AM
The University of Utah announced Saturday that star freshman running back Ty Jordan passed away tragically at the age of 19, and members of the BYU football community were quick to share messages of both sadness and support on social media.
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BYU announces football schedule updates regarding Utah, UCF and Rice

September 25, 2019 12:00 AM
Football rivals BYU and Utah will take a two-year break from their previously scheduled series in 2022 and 2023, the two teams announced on Sept. 23. In addition, BYU will play UCF and Rice in upcoming seasons.
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Zach Moss' 181 rushing yards push Utah past BYU in season opener

August 30, 2019 12:00 AM
LaVell Edwards Stadium was alive with energy Thursday night as it was packed near capacity with 61,626 fans. A sea of royal blue was spotted with the red of attending Utah fans, many of who braved the traffic and construction for the two-plus-hour drive down from Salt Lake City. The crowd roared along with the jets flying overhead during the national anthem and stood on their feet to welcome the 2019 BYU football squad to the field. As is tradition, thunderous boos greeted the Utah team as it took the field. This year's iteration of the BYU-Utah rivalry kicked off the NCAA football season as dusk set in Provo and the Y on the mountainside was set aglow.
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What you need to know for game day

August 29, 2019 12:00 AM
The NCAA football season is just beginning, and the BYU campus is still experiencing the calm of summer, but the Cougar's rivalry game against Utah is already here. Here's what you need to know for game day.
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Comparing rival offensive lines — BYU, Utah, Utah State and Boise State

By Aaron Fitzner
July 23, 2019 12:00 AM
James Empey and the Cougars offensive line lineup on offense against New Mexico State on Nov. 17, 2018. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo)
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100 days to kickoff — breaking down the 2019 football schedule

By Aaron Fitzner
May 21, 2019 12:00 AM
Zach Wilson adds to his 204 passing yards in a loss to Utah on Nov. 24, 2018. (Abigail Keenan)
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BYU falls to No. 17 Utah in Holy War

November 26, 2018 12:00 AM
Former teammates Corbin Kaufusi and Francis Bernard greet each other after the 27-35 loss to Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium. (Abigail Keenan)
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New clear bag policy for LaVell Edwards Stadium

By Jenae Hyde
September 11, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU is enforcing a new clear bag policy for LaVell Edwards Stadium for the 2018 season. The policy went into effect for the season opener against University of California, Berkeley, making the institution one of two universities in the area with this protocol.
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BYU football schedules Minnesota, extends Utah

October 26, 2016 12:00 AM
Corbin Kaufusi tries to block a field goal against the Utah Utes. The Cougars and Utes have extended their contract through 2022. (Ari Davis)
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Universe podcast: BYU football preparing for Holy War game

September 08, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU football is coming off a big win against Arizona and now the Cougars face the Utah Utes in the Holy War game. Universe sports editor Nate Cunningham and web editor Alex Clark return in episode two to break down the Holy War and rivalry week.
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Independence has Cougar football playing stronger opponents

January 15, 2016 12:00 AM
Kyle Van Noy attempts to tackle Texas' quarterback, David Ash. BYU has played Texas three times since going Independent in 2011. (Sarah Hill)
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Cougar gymnast, Ute kicker find love in enemy territory

October 02, 2015 12:00 AM
Makenzie Johnson Halliday performs on the beam event in the Huntmans Center in Salt Lake City in January 2014. Makenzie recently married a football player, Jon Halliday, who plays for U of U. (Ari Davis)
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A house divided still stands: Siblings play at BYU and Utah

September 29, 2015 12:00 AM
Siblings Bizzy and Andy Phillips wear each other's college team gear. Bizzy plays for BYU women's soccer and Andy for Utah's football team. (Bizzy Phillips)
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BYU and Utah football to meet in back to back seasons; Top recruit commits to Cougars

September 16, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU football fans received good news today with the much anticipated return of the BYU-Utah football rivalry and the announcement of Troy Warner committing to the Cougars.
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Pac-12 loaded with talent and on the rise in national esteem

August 19, 2015 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES --€” When Gary Andersen left Big Ten powerhouse Wisconsin for Oregon State and the Pac-12 last December, the veteran coach made a move that would have been unthinkable or at least a bit illogical just a few seasons ago.
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What the last 10 NFL drafts suggest about BYU, Utah and Utah State

May 06, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy celebrates a tackle against Utah in 2012. Van Noy was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. (Universe photo)
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What a decade's worth of NFL drafts suggests about BYU, Utah and Utah State football

April 23, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU linebacker Kyle Van Noy celebrates a tackle against Utah in 2012. Van Noy was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. (Universe photo)
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