Family Feud on the Field

Bronson Kaufusi, the first Kaufusi grandson to play for BYU, grew up in the heart of the legendary “Holy War” rivalry — his father coached both BYU and Utah, and uncles and cousins have played for both schools for decades. Facing off against his own cousins in his first game, Bronson says the personal stakes elevate the competition beyond football. Under tough coaching from Bronco Mendenhall and without special favor from his dad, he earned respect the hard way. As BYU heads into 2026 with three straight wins over Utah — a feat not seen since the 90s — the rivalry’s intensity only grows, with the Kaufusi family once again split, watching from opposite sidelines. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a26720f2619bd769