Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — The “biggest game of the year” stopped being the biggest game years ago. That’s as obvious as the chip on BYU’s shoulder and the smirk on Utah’s face.
Call it a great tradition, mark it on the calendar, rant on social media, but the narrative has changed. It might be the most interesting, but not the biggest.
Nowadays, Utah-BYU is entirely for amusement.
Not all players agree on its importance. Born-and-raised Utahns may still place high value on the rivalry, but the feel is different. “Definitely,” said Utah senior Filipo Mokofisi, a native Utahn.