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There are rivalry games, and then there are games where losing means hearing about it from your mates for the next 12 months. Utah against BYU definitely falls into the second category.
This year's meeting on November 7 has an even bigger feel to it. According to Utah's match preview, the Utes are unbeaten at 8–0, while BYU arrive with a 7–1 record. Both teams are ranked in the AP top ten, making this the first time in the rivalry's history that both have entered the game in that position.
That's some occasion. Forget the usual bragging rights for a moment. There's a serious amount at stake here, with playoff ambitions hanging over both programmes.
I'd give Utah the edge because they're playing at home. That could make a difference when the pressure starts building, but BYU aren't going to turn up simply to make up the numbers. They've had an excellent season themselves, and this is exactly the sort of game where records and rankings can go out of the window.
I wouldn't be surprised if this goes right down to the wire. Anyone expecting a comfortable afternoon for either side might be in for a shock.
For me, Utah have the home advantage, but BYU have every reason to believe they can spoil the party.
So, who are you backing?
Can Utah protect their unbeaten record, or will BYU walk into their rival's backyard and pull off a massive upset?
And more importantly, do you see either team winning comfortably, or are we heading for a proper rivalry scrap?
This year's meeting on November 7 has an even bigger feel to it. According to Utah's match preview, the Utes are unbeaten at 8–0, while BYU arrive with a 7–1 record. Both teams are ranked in the AP top ten, making this the first time in the rivalry's history that both have entered the game in that position.
That's some occasion. Forget the usual bragging rights for a moment. There's a serious amount at stake here, with playoff ambitions hanging over both programmes.
I'd give Utah the edge because they're playing at home. That could make a difference when the pressure starts building, but BYU aren't going to turn up simply to make up the numbers. They've had an excellent season themselves, and this is exactly the sort of game where records and rankings can go out of the window.
I wouldn't be surprised if this goes right down to the wire. Anyone expecting a comfortable afternoon for either side might be in for a shock.
For me, Utah have the home advantage, but BYU have every reason to believe they can spoil the party.
So, who are you backing?
Can Utah protect their unbeaten record, or will BYU walk into their rival's backyard and pull off a massive upset?
And more importantly, do you see either team winning comfortably, or are we heading for a proper rivalry scrap?
