Big 12 Leader Just Made Sure No One Can Watch Utah, BYU Holy War in 2026

The scheduling gods delivered a brutal blow to college football traditionalists when the Big 12 locked in the 2026 slate, placing the historic "Holy War" between BYU and Utah right into the teeth of an absolute monster of a November Saturday. Set for November 7 in Salt Lake City, this deeply personal rivalry game—one of the most fiercely contested and culturally rich feuds in American sports—finds itself buried on a calendar overflowing with heavyweight national clashes. Instead of enjoying the isolated, standalone national spotlight it often commanded during its storied past, this year’s renewal has to fight for oxygen against a brutal, saturated mid-November slate where dozens of conference-altering blockbusters across the SEC, Big Ten, and beyond are vying for viewer attention. For a matchup of this magnitude, the timing feels grossly unfortunate. The Holy War carries immense conference championship implications, local pride, and decades of bad blood that deserve a wide-open window to breathe. Yet, dropping it onto a heavy college football Saturday means casual fans tuning into national broadcasts might easily miss the early fireworks or completely overlook the game amid the multi-screen chaos of simultaneous top-tier showdowns. While the fierce intensity inside Rice-Eccles Stadium will undoubtedly remain deafening, the broader college football ecosystem loses something special when a regional masterpiece gets swallowed whole by the modern television machine's heavy traffic days. It is a harsh reminder that in the expanded, media-rights-driven era of the sport, even college football's most sacred traditions must battle for their place in the crowded spotlight. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.   The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDONat checkout.   Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.