Well that was a whooping. Utah turned to true freshman QB Byrd Ficklin, who for a 53-7 victory over Colorado. Statistically Speaking, a UteNation Podcast, revisits how no numbers would have predicted how dominant the Utes would have been. Ivan, Joe, Dustin, and Matt are back to discuss the numbers that led to Utah's impressive performance in all three aspects of the game.

On this episode of the UteNation Postgame Reaction, Alex Markham is joined by former Ute Josh Nurse, as they discuss Byrd Ficklin’s tantalizing first career start. What does that performance mean going forward? One week after a rivalry game letdown, the Utes came out with a point to prove against Colorado and Deion Sanders’ crew had no answers. For as dominant as Utah’s offense was, the defense was just as good. Plus, Utah finally saw some impactful special teams play.

On this episode of Statistically Speaking, a UteNation Podcast, Joe talks about the chaos that a chart would show in this matchup. He also discusses why the numbers still like Utah as a team overall. Matt is worried with Colorado coming off of a bye and expects a close game. While Dustin destroys the Buffaloes as he goes over where they rank nationally in their stats. Not being a full-on numbers guys, Ivan’s eyes tell him if Byrd Ficklin gets the start for a dinged-up Devon Dampier, that the Utes remain in good hands as he continues to impress in the snaps he’s had.

On this episode of Statistically Speaking, a UteNation Podcast, Joe, Matt, Dustin and Ivan take a look at the numbers and why Utah lost the Holy War. Last week Joe said it was a toss up and that’s one set of numbers that definitely didn’t lie. Here’s what went wrong against BYU and also why it’s not time to panic.

On this episode of the 48 Hour Rule, a UteNation Podcast, Zack Moss and Alex Markham are joined by former Ute and NFLer Josh Nurse. What’s different about the Utah Football program lately? The guys discuss some frustrations from the BYU game and look ahead to this weekend’s matchup against Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. Can Coach Prime’s Buffs pull off the upset? The Utes might have to beat them without dinged up quarterback Devon Dampier, as promising freshman Byrd Ficklin would replace him.

Both at an analytical loss, Zack Moss and Cal Beck discuss Utah's mistakes in their 24-21 Holy War loss, including electing to not kick three field goals -- two being chip shots. Utah outgained BYU 470 yards to 368, but the Cougars played mistake-free football and the Utes did not. The tide has turned as BYU is now the dominant program in the rivalry. Because of this, Moss and Beck talk openly and unfiltered about the future of Kyle Whittingham's Utah Utes.

On the Holy War edition of Statistically Speaking, a UteNation Podcast, the guys discuss whether they expect the rivalry battle to be a sizable difference or a coin flip. Will the Utes get revenge over the Cougars? Tune in to hear what the numbers are telling Ivan, Joe and Dustin.

On this Holy War edition of the Enemy’s Perspective, a UteNation Podcast, Matt Stanley is joined by Brian Logan a sports analyst for BYUtv and host of the By the Players Podcast. This is the first matchup since 2009 where both teams are ranked, Utah at No. 23 and BYU at No.15. Being a former Cougar CB, Logan breaks the Cougars down with his unique perspective and has a legit concern about Bear Bachmeier against Utah’s defense.

The Statistically speaking crew is back to break down the 42-10 Utah victory over Arizona State. Plus, Alex Markham joins the show to give his thoughts the awful online threat that shook the Utah vs. BYU Holy War rivalry on Tuesday night.

It’s time for the 2025 Holy War. With so much at stake for this year’s Utah vs. BYU matchup, Zack Moss and Alex Markham welcome back Kenneth Scott, and they also switch it up by welcoming former Cougar and NFL standout Bronson Kaufusi. No stranger to the Holy War, Kaufusi grew up around the rivalry, as a son of longtime Utah and BYU assistant, Steve Kaufusi. They talk about their favorite rivalry moments, plus Kaufusi talks about a can’t-miss full-circle moment with former Ute and NFL legend, Steve Smith Sr. It's the biggest Holy War matchup in years as the Big Noon Kickoff Show heads to Provo for No. 23 Utah and No. 15 BYU. The 48 Hour Rule, a UteNation Podcast has you covered.