Utah and BYU set for early showdown on November 7
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

The Utah Utes will host rival BYU in a significant matchup at 10 a.m. local time on November 7. This game, known as the Holy War, is anticipated to feature both teams in the top 10, with considerable implications for their standings in the Big 12. Utah's recent scheduling has drawn criticism, particularly regarding their preference for later game times, but the decision for this early kickoff is now set. The game will be available on either ABC or ESPN, depending on network decisions leading up to the date.
- •The game is scheduled for November 7 at 10 a.m. local time.
- •It will air on ABC or ESPN.
- •Utah athletic director Mark Harlan has expressed frustration with the scheduling.
- •Both teams are expected to be ranked in the top 10.
- •This matchup is a key rivalry in college football.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — BYU-Utah, possible Big 12 game of the year, scheduled for 10 a.m. local time
"Perhaps the most exciting Big 12 game of the year will be played at 10 a.m. local time. On Monday, the Utah Utes announced that their game against in-state rival BYU, a.k.a. the Holy War, will be played at 10 a.m. local time and air on either ABC or ESPN. The decision means that a…
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