Utah Edges BYU 28-20 in Holy War
Trey Reynolds's late interception sealed Utah's first win over BYU since 2019.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Utah defeated BYU 28-20 in the Holy War game, its first victory over the rival since 2019. Trey Reynolds returned an interception 12 yards with about four minutes left to seal the win.
Why it matters
The result gives Utah a major rivalry win and ends a stretch without beating BYU, a matchup that carries weight for Salt Lake City fans. Reynolds's second interception of the game highlighted the defensive stop that decided the outcome.
Trey Reynolds returned an interception 12 yards and finished with eight total tackles, his second interception of the game. The Utah-BYU score was 28-20, and the stub does not provide further team statistics.
The players
Trey Reynolds
Utah defensive back whose interception sealed the Holy War win over BYU.
Tait Reynolds
Clemson quarterback who completed 17 passes in the Tigers' 18-13 win over Syracuse.
Porter Reynolds
UT Martin player whose team defeated Charleston Southern.
The details
BYU drove 13 plays over seven minutes after Utah's three-yard touchdown run, but Bear Bachmeier's third-down pass was intercepted by Reynolds at Utah's two-yard line. The stop preserved the lead at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Timeline
Nov. 7, 2026: Utah defeats BYU 28-20 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Next week: Utah plays No. 22 Arizona.
Season Trajectory
Utah's win over BYU in the Holy War ends a streak without a victory over the rival since 2019 and adds weight to its season. The result shapes Utah's standing as it prepares to face No. 22 Arizona next week.
Utah's next game against No. 22 Arizona will come one week after its rivalry win over BYU. Clemson faces Georgia Tech next, with Tait Reynolds expected to lead the offense.
The takeaway
Utah's rivalry win over BYU shows how a single late stop can decide a game. Readers following the season should watch how Utah handles Arizona next week.
What happens next
Utah plays No. 22 Arizona next week, and Clemson faces Georgia Tech next week.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Clemson Insider.
