Fans planning to host a watch party for the Brigham Young University vs. University of Utah rivalry game on Nov. 7 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City can choose snacks from businesses founded by alumni of the competing schools. According to a October 29 report by City Cast Salt Lake, serving food from these alumni-led companies is a way to show school spirit during the matchup.
For those supporting BYU, several local businesses were founded by alumni. The Kolache Place in Provo was founded in 2014 by Ross Hruska, a 2014 BYU finance graduate, and his siblings Cory and Devin. The business offers sweet and savory Czech pastries. Other options include J. Dawgs, which was launched in 2004 by Jayson Edwards while he was attending BYU. The hot dog stand has grown to eight locations across Utah. Additionally, Utah County residents can pre-order cookies from The Mighty Baker, while Salt Lake County offers inventive flavors through RubySnap Cookies.
University of Utah alumni founded several prominent food businesses. Kodiak Cakes was founded in 1995 by Jon Clark, while his brother Joel Clark had been selling homemade pancake mix since 1982. Joel Clark was studying economics at the U when he took over the company in 1997. Other alumni-founded options include Hires Big H and Litzas Pizza, both established by University of Utah graduate Don Hale. Additionally, Cafe Rio was founded by University of Utah graduate Steve Stanley.
The rivalry game between Brigham Young University and the University of Utah is scheduled to take place on Nov. 7 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
