Utah vs BYU: The Holy War

The Utah vs BYU rivalry is one of the most intense in all of college football. The two schools are located just 40 miles apart in the state of Utah, and they have a long history of competing against each other.

The rivalry began in 1896, and the two schools have played each other every year since 1922.

The game is known as the "Holy War" because of the religious backgrounds of the two schools. Utah is a public university, while BYU is a private university owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The rivalry is so intense that it has even spilled over into the political arena. In 2011, Utah Governor Gary Herbert vetoed a bill that would have allowed BYU to sell alcohol at its home football games. Herbert said that he vetoed the bill because he did not want to "turn the Holy War into a drunken brawl."

The Holy War is one of the most passionate rivalries in all of college football. The fans of both schools are incredibly passionate about their teams, and the games are always played in a hostile environment.

If you are ever in Utah during football season, be sure to check out the Holy War. It is one of the most unique and intense rivalries in all of sports.