heard several commentators say “they have to go to Utah this week” like that’s a big challenge. I know, I know, it’s the Holy War and anything can happen, but none of the 2010-2019 Utah teams are walking onto that field. And none of the guys who lost to those teams are going to be suiting up for BYU, and several of the guys that beat Utah by two scores in 2021 are. This is different. 2024 Utah is in turmoil.

The fact media people view this as a big challenge will suit us well, particularly if we smoke them. I’m sure the CFP committee won’t give any credit, but the chorus will grow louder that we are worthy of a higher ranking, despite the fact we’ll be beating a trash team.