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Live coverage: What happens when Utah hosts No. 9 BYU in the return of the rivalry game
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Live coverage: What happens when Utah hosts No. 9 BYU in the return of the rivalry game

Ben Moa, of Ogden, left, hugs Jerry Togiai of Rigby, Idaho, during pregame festivities before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9. 2024.

Ben Moa, of Ogden, left, hugs Jerry Togiai of Rigby, Idaho, during pregame festivities before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9. 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

The Desert News has live coverage of Saturday’s game between Utah and BYU. Check back often for updates throughout the game.

First quarter

BYU 3, Utah 0

1:05 — BYU gets on the board first, with a 23-yard field goal by Will Ferrin. BYU 3, Utah 0.

The Cougars drove 57 yards in 12 plays after a Jakob Robinson interception – a drive that featured a 14-yard reception by Darius Lassiter that put BYU inside the Utah 10.

6:52 — We have the first turnover of the game.

On a trick play, Utah’s Damien Alford passed the ball intended for Micah Bernard, but BYU’s Jakob Robinson picked off the overthrown pass at the BYU 37.

Bernard remained lying near the BYU sideline after the game and had to be helped to the Utah sideline while walking slowly.

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Isaac Nielsen, of Eagle Mountain, poses with a sign during pregame festivities prior to a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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Utah Utes players gather during pregame at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

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Fans greet Utah Utes quarterback Isaac Wilson (11) and the Utah Utes as they arrive for the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

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Utah Utes arrive for the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

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Fans take photos as they greet the Utah Utes players as they arrive for the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

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A BYU fan holds up a scarf as the Cougars make their entrance during pregame festivities prior to a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024 . | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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BYU cornerback Therrian Alexander III, 24, signs a football for a young fan as the Cougars make their entrance during pregame festivities ahead of a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City is held. November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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BYU players make their entrance during pregame festivities prior to a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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A BYU fan drives along University Boulevard during pregame festivities prior to a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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BYU football head coach Kalani Sitake waves to fans as the Cougars make their entrance during pregame festivities prior to a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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BYU tight end Nason Coleman (49) warms up before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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BYU quarterback Gerry Bohanon (3) warms up before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) warms up before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) warms up before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) warms up before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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BYU cornerbacks coach Jernaro Gilford, right, talks with former Utah Utes football head coach Ron McBride during warm-ups before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, 9 November. 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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Utah Utes quarterback Brandon Rose (8) warms up during pregame at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

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BYU defensive tackle John Taumoepeau (55) stretches as he warms up before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

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Fans cheer during pregame at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

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Utah Utes quarterback Isaac Wilson (11) warms up during pregame at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News

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Ben Moa, of Ogden, left, hugs Jerry Togiai, of Rigby, Idaho, during pregame festivities before a game between the University of Utah Utes and the BYU Cougars held at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 9 . 2024. | Isaac Hale, Desert News

How to watch the match

Utah’s game against BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium will air on ESPN, with kickoff at 8:15 PM MDT.

The game will be streamed at espn.com/watch.

Preparation for the game

Here are a few stories to get you ready for the Utah-BYU rivalry game.