Utah, BYU aim for undefeated records before 2026 Holy War
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Utah Utes and BYU Cougars both look poised to enter the Holy War on November 7, 2026, with undefeated records. Utah's schedule includes several winnable games, and head coach Morgan Scalley could lead the Utes to an 8-0 start. Key matchups against Arkansas, Houston, and Cincinnati could prove challenging, while BYU faces tough competition from Notre Dame in Week 7. A top-ten showdown in Salt Lake City would have playoff implications, drawing significant media attention.
- •Utah aims for an 8-0 start under head coach Morgan Scalley
- •BYU's toughest matchup is against Notre Dame in Week 7
- •The rivalry game is scheduled for November 7, 2026
- •Both teams could be ranked in the top ten
- •Possible implications for College Football Playoff berths
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Utah and BYU undefeated entering Holy War in 2026? What to expect before rivalry
"Morgan Scalley’s debut season faces a favorable path toward an 8-0 start, setting the stage for a high-stakes, top-ten showdown against a potentially perfect BYU squad.
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