STUNNER: BYU Pulls Off RIVALRY UPSET Over Utah, Kyle Whittingham GONE, Bear Bachmeier DAWG, CFP Now?

Holy War Heroics: Bachmeier Leads No. 15 BYU Past No. 23 Utah 24-21 In a classic "Holy War" showdown with massive Big 12 implications, the No. 15 BYU Cougars defeated the No. 23 Utah Utes 24-21 on Saturday night in Provo. The victory, BYU's third straight over their bitter rivals, keeps the Cougars (7-0, 4-0 Big 12) undefeated and is a defining win for freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier.   The closely contested game lived up to its rivalry billing, with both teams struggling for control early. BYU managed a 10-7 halftime lead, capitalizing on a late muffed punt by the Utes. Utah (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) took its first lead early in the fourth quarter on a 49-yard touchdown run by Daniel Bray, making the score 14-10.   However, the Cougar offense roared to life to reclaim the momentum. Wide receiver Parker Kingston punched in a 12-yard jet sweep touchdown to put BYU back in front 17-14. The decisive play came moments later after a Utah interception. Faced with a crucial 3rd-and-11, Bachmeier broke multiple tackles for an unforgettable, gritty 22-yard touchdown run, extending the lead to 24-14 with just over four minutes remaining.Despite a late Utah touchdown with 1:24 left, BYU recovered the ensuing onside kick to seal the victory. Bachmeier finished the night with 229 yards of total offense (166 passing, 64 rushing) and two scores, while junior running back LJ Martin added 122 yards on the ground. Utah's failure to convert on three separate fourth-down attempts deep in BYU territory proved to be the ultimate difference in the tightly fought contest. The Cougars will surely climb the AP Top 25 Poll, while the Utes face a potential drop after the hard-fought loss.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoSee why over 90,000 businesses trust Quo, formerly OpenPhone. Get started free and get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.Quo.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.MazdaIt’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle. Mazda. Move and Be Moved. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at https://www.monarch.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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.