BYU Surges to No. 2 After Upset of Notre Dame
The BYU Cougars moved to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 following a 28-24 upset victory over No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The win, which marks the highest ranking for the program since 1984, was overshadowed by a Big 12 admission that a clock error during the final play should have granted the Fighting Irish one additional second.
ProvoOctober 20, 2026
A unicorn villain, Dolly Parton and skeletal headgear lead Google's 2026 costume searches
SALT LAKE CITY — As Halloween creeps closer, Google Trends has released Frightgeist, the search engine's annual report on the most-searched costumes, candy, and decorations. Movie characters and Santa hats are in (just not for humans) and political costumes are out.
via KSLStatewideOctober 20, 2026
How the boring, monotonous work is paying off for the Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey
Ace Bailey didn't see Austin Ainge coming. Ainge, the Utah Jazz President of Basketball Operations, approached Bailey at his cubby in the Jazz locker room after Utah's preseason games against the San Antonio Spurs. Bailey's back was to Ainge, gathering his things to leave, when the Jazz executive began congratulating him.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 20, 2026
Big 12 says BYU-Notre Dame refs, replay crew erred in not putting 1 second back on clock
The initial debate for many viewers tuned into the hectic ending of No. 8 BYU's 28-24 win over No. 2 Notre Dame was whether officials should have called a defensive pass interference penalty against the Cougars on the final play of the game. Turns out, officials missed something much more egregious.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 20, 2026
Bachmeier Cites Recruiting Disrespect as Motivation in BYU's Historic Upset of Notre Dame
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier cited personal motivation stemming from his recruiting experience to explain the Cougars' historic 28-24 upset victory over No. 2-ranked Notre Dame on Saturday night. The win marks the largest victory in BYU program history.
October 20, 2026
Utah Forecast: Sunny Tuesday Precedes Widespread Rain and Storms
A sunny and mild Tuesday in Utah will give way to widespread rain and thunderstorms throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. While many areas enjoy clear skies on Oct. 20, significant precipitation is forecasted for much of the state starting Wednesday.
StatewideOctober 20, 2026