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Barring wicked injuries, it could be reasonably expected that Utah will win the rest of its regular-season games. That’s exactly what the Utes, according to what Devon Dampier said on Saturday night, after they did away with the Cincinnati Bearcats, a team heretofore undefeated in Big 12 play, intend to do.
BYU earned its third consecutive rivalry win over Utah Saturday night in Provo, coming alive late to remain unbeaten and hand the Utes their second loss of the season.
BYU's defense certainly made plays, but Utah failed to take control of a game in which it outgained BYU 470 yards to 368 yards. Utah simply couldn't convert in the red zone after being one of the best in the country for the season.
Amid an undefeated season, BYU men's soccer beat UVU 3-0 Saturday and was named Utah Division Champions on Senior night at South Field.
BYU rules the rivalry. The Cougars extended its winning streak over arch-rival Utah to three straight games with a 24-21 victory over the Utes Saturday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Bear Bachmeier had 229 yards of offense while throwing for a touchdown and running for another score to rally No.
The Cougars knew they needed some help in Thursday night's regular-season finale on the Hill, but also needed to do their part.
After BYU’s win Friday night against Montana State, it had the momentum for its rivalry match on Saturday morning.
A few days after Utah’s tough loss to BYU, Utah wide receiver Ryan Davis sat down next to Mana Carvalho in the Utes’ locker room in Salt Lake City. Carvalho, the Ute true freshman punt returner, muffed a punt against the Cougars.