Utah, located in Provo, enters the Big 12 football season with a 8-0 record—the first time since 2010—and a 14-game winning streak, as the Utes prepare for a top 10 showdown against No. 7 BYU in Provo. The Utes lead the overall series with BYU 59-34-4, having won 10 consecutive Big 12 contests, while a historic lack of back-to-back wins against top opponents remains intact.
Utah is 8-0, marking the first time since 2010 that the Utah program has reached this record, and the team has won 10 consecutive Big 12 contests, according to the Daily Herald. The Utes are based in Provo and face No. 7 BYU (7-1, 4-1) at No. 3 Utah (8-0, 5-0) on Saturday at 10 a.m. MT on ABC, a matchup highlighted by the Daily Herald as a 'Top 10 showdown'.
The Utes’ dominance was on display in a 49-25 victory over Cincinnati on Oct. 31, 2026, where Utah scored 28 points in the second quarter and led 42-6 at halftime. The Daily Herald reported: 'No. 3 Utah (8-0, 5-0)'. Utah’s historical edge over BYU includes a 59-34-4 lead in the overall series, with the Utes having not secured a win against the Cougars since 2019—a 30-12 victory in Provo.
Pleasant Grove advanced in 5A playoffs with a road win at Spanish Fork, while Arizona State’s 2024 loss to No. 8 BYU saw Cardinals’ running back Cardi Mack tally 123 yards on 23 carries (5.3 yards per carry) in a 27-20 defeat. The Daily Herald also noted: 'No. 6 Utah scored 28 points in the second quarter and led 42-6 at halftime in a 49-25 victory at Cincinnati'. The Utes’ success is part of a broader trend: no unranked team has beaten Top 10 opponents in back-to-back weeks since South Carolina in 2022. Meanwhile, Arizona State leads the overall series with Colorado 10-4, having won last year at Boulder 42-17. A 35-13 victory against the Buffaloes at Tempe in 2021 was vacated due to NCAA recruiting violations.
The upcoming game in Provo underscores Utah’s position as a dominant force in the Big 12, with a 14-game winning streak and a commanding series lead over BYU. The Utes’ ability to maintain consistency—including a 10-game winning run—while facing a top-ranked opponent reflects their standing. The Daily Herald reported: 'The Utes lead the overall series with BYU 59-34-4 but hasn’t picked up a win against the Cougars since 2019 (30-12 at Provo)'. As the season unfolds, the matchup between No. 3 Utah and No. 7 BYU remains a focal point in Utah football.
Key Takeaways:
1. Utah is 8-0 with a 14-game winning streak—first since 2010.
2. Utah leads the overall series with BYU 59-34-4.
3. Utah has won 10 consecutive Big 12 contests.
4. Utah’s last win over BYU was 2019 (30-12 at Provo).
5. The upcoming game in Provo is a top 10 showdown scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. MT on ABC.
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