Live coverage: BYU Cougars host No. 14 Utah Utes in season-opening rivalry contest

Utah fans Joseph Hallman, center, and his wife Jordan Wunderli, stand with Hallman’s cousin, Ben Young, prior to the start of the University of Utah at BYU football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. | Steve Griffin

The No. 14 Utes are clear favorites heading into Thursday night’s contest at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU, meanwhile, is looking for a way to snap Utah’s eight-game winning streak in the series.

PROVO — There’s no need to wait for bragging rights this time — the rivalry game between the BYU Cougars and Utah Utes is on opening weekend this year.

The No. 14 Utes are clear favorites heading into Thursday night’s contest at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU, meanwhile, is looking for a way to snap Utah’s eight-game winning streak in the series.

Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. MT, with the game airing on ESPN.

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