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Ranking the 10 best college football rivalry games

By Hunter Kinniburgh

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Sep 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) is tackled by Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Matt Hadley (2) in the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) is tackled by Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Matt Hadley (2) in the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Utah vs. BYU (The Holy War)

Utah leads series, 59-34-4

The Holy War is one of the best-named rivalries in the country and is also one of the meanest rivalries that you will find. The game is very meaningful for both teams and their fan bases and there is no love lost between the two. The two teams normally play during the regular season, but the game was put on hiatus in 2014 and 2015. However, the two teams met in the 2015 Las Vegas Bowl in which Utah jumped out to a 35-0 lead and never scored again as BYU scored 28 unanswered points, but couldn’t get the lead and Utah won.

The two teams battled once again in the 2016 regular season in another thrilling game in which Utah came out on top again, winning 20-19. The Holy War is underrated because BYU is not currently in a Power 5 conference, but if they ever do join, this game will be elevated in status. Until then, we can enjoy the fantastic games that come from it.

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