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Y to U: Brothers organize 55-mile ‘Holy Ultra’ for rivalry game day

The BYU-Utah rivalry can bring out the best (or the worst) in fans of both teams. The Hales brothers decided to incorporate one of their passions — ultra-marathon running — to highlight the Red vs. Blue week. How does a run from the “Y” on Y Mountain to the “U” on Mount Van Cott ...

High stakes: A lot will be on the line when BYU takes on Utah

It's BYU versus Utah, and the stakes have never been higher. When BYU travels just short of 50 miles north to take on Utah on Saturday morning at Rice-Eccles Stadium it will mark the first time the two rivals have met up with both holding a top 10 ranking. The Cougars are currently ranked No. ...

Five True Facts about … Utah football

Each week the Daily Herald will provide five true facts about BYU's latest football opponent for your enjoyment. This week, the University of Utah. 1. Taking the Boot Utah has won the Beehive Boot, given to the school with the best record against in-state foes, 18 times since it has been ...

BYU announces helmet branding deal with Trucordia

BYU Athletics and Trucordia have announced an expanded corporate sponsorship agreement. Under the multiyear agreement, the company’s logo will appear on BYU football helmet bumpers. Trucordia, one of the nation’s leading insurance brokerages, helps businesses and individuals find the ...

BYU 1-on-1: Rivalry week brings out the best (and worst) in both fan bases

Daily Herald sports writers Darnell Dickson and Brandon Gurney debate and pontificate on the hot BYU sports topics of the week. 1 Does anybody ACTUALLY like each other in this rivalry? DICKSON: As long as I've been covering this rivalry it never ceases to amaze me how awful fans are to each ...

The Phantom: The legend of former BYU All-American Eldon Fortie

On a cold November afternoon in 1962, with snow still lining the Cougar Stadium football field, BYU faced Wyoming. The Cougars hadn’t beaten the Cowboys since 1948, and the conference title was on the line. If Wyoming won, they would claim first place in the WAC. If BYU prevailed, they ...

Finding their groove: Big second half sends No. 25 BYU past Ohio State, 94-83

Ten minutes into BYU’s season opener against Ohio State on Monday, the Cougars had scored exactly ten points. Not exactly the kind of pace you would expect from a Kevin Young-coached squad. BYU found its offensive efficiency in the second half in a big way, shooting 69% from the field and ...

Ties that bind: Utah holds a lot of familiarity and admiration for Tanuvasa

Every year there's a great narrative regarding just how close the personal ties between more than several BYU players and coaches are with those at Utah, although few can touch the connections still intact for Cougar defensive lineman Keanu Tanuvasa. Of course those connections are implied ...