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The year Fox saved Halloween and trick-or-treaters

By Deseret News · October 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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A symbolic illustration of the intersection between autumn festivities and sports culture. A single, glowing jack-o'-lantern sits on a stone porch step next to a weathered football, illuminated by the soft, golden light of a late October sunset. In the background, the silhouette of a suburban home is visible against a deepening twilight sky. The scene is peaceful and evokes the transition from afternoon activity to evening celebration.
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Halloween and BYU football are like a Milk Dud — a combination of ingredients that go perfectly together — and thanks to Fox television, they can complement each other Saturday instead of competing. Placing the BYU-Arizona State game in the 1:30 p.m. broadcast window opened the door for a joyous doubleheader — football by day and trick-or-treating by night.

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