The Holy War between BYU and Utah is one of the greatest college football rivalries in the country and Saturday’s game at Rice-Eccles did not disappoint.
Down 27-7 with just under a minute to go in the third quarter, No. 17 Utah rattled off 28 consecutive points to come from behind for a 35-27 victory over BYU.
Utah quarterback Jason Shelley threw for 141 yards and a touchdown and added 61 yards and ran for another on the ground to lead the Utes to victory.
Utah Fans Praise BYU’s Performance And Other Takeaways From Another Heartbreaking Loss
BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, also a freshman, had a big night as well as he completed 20 of 29 passes for 204 yards, two touchdowns and also ran for 73 yards in the loss.
Utah running back Armand Shyne had just 47 yards rushing, but the junior was key in the comeback with two rushing touchdowns, including the go-ahead touchdown to put Utah up 28-27 late in the fourth quarter.
Here’s all the reactions from Saturday’s wild game:
This game is CRAZY #BYUvsUTAH
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) November 25, 2018
Holy War never disappoints, man.
— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 25, 2018
This was just the Las Vegas Bowl but with the halves switched.
— Ute Believer (@UteBeliever) November 25, 2018
Wow, What a game. Respect to BYU. They absolutely brought it.
— Utebuntu (@Utebuntu) November 25, 2018
Y fans. Be proud of your team. Those dudes fought hard tonight. #GoCougs in your bowl game.
— UteDaddy (@utedaddy) November 25, 2018
How come I argued the legitimacy of this game with some of you and now I’m seeing the same twitter handles freak out over the current situation…. if this game doesn’t matter and is bottom priority I wouldn’t expect this reaction.
— Jake Murphy (@Jake_Murphy82) November 25, 2018
Ok wait??? We won??? WTF???
— ?Dreaming Of Roses? (@MACtheSPORK) November 25, 2018
Breaking: Utah athletics to serve alcohol starting at the half. Sorrows must be drowned
— Brian Swinney (@thebrianswinney) November 25, 2018
Wow!!!! I’m spent . No words .
— Mighty Alaskan South Champ (@MightyAlaskaUte) November 25, 2018
— Austin Beauregard (@AustinLeRBeau) November 25, 2018
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What a game…. What a game… So many story lines!
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) November 25, 2018
Utah deserves to lose this game. This is an atrocious effort. Absolutely pathetic.
— Braden Shamo (@BradenShamo) November 25, 2018
Forgive me for my unbelief.
— beehiveute (@beehiveute) November 25, 2018
Jason Shelley was terrific again. He still hasn't turned the ball over in his three starts. He was 19/28 for 141 yards and a TD and added 61 and a TD on the ground. He showed a lot of poise leading the #Utes comeback. pic.twitter.com/BjWzBbKZZW
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) November 25, 2018
Good game, Cougs. Good game, Utes. That was fun.
— Deer Auld Christmas (@DearOldCrimson) November 25, 2018
We took the foot off the gas in the 2nd half. On O and D. Went in to conserve the lead mode.
Just despicable to blow a lead like that. I’m disgusted right now.
?????♂️?— Bryan Kehl (@thekehlzone) November 25, 2018
Props to both teams. Players left it all out there. BYU came in throw haymakers.
— beehiveute (@beehiveute) November 25, 2018
— Kylie Fitts (@K_Fitts11) November 25, 2018
“BYU’s losing streak is old enough to be baptized” (the LDS Age of Accountability is age 8) #HolyWar pic.twitter.com/zR2UkuFvZc
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 25, 2018
This rivalry is amazing. These teams always play great games against one another. This one of the all time great Utah defenses. Kyle Whittingham must have had one hell of a halftime speech. #BYUvUTAH #RivalryWeek pic.twitter.com/AHwHcQUQUt
— KYLE F GUNTHER (@GuntherESPN700) November 25, 2018
I am speechless. I can’t believe the fight of this team. Tip of the cap to Wilson, bushman, and Kaufusi. Incredible game by then. #lighttheu #8inarow
— Dahlelama (@dahlelama) November 25, 2018
UTAH MAN AM I…..
— Shaky Smithson (@ShakySmithson) November 25, 2018
Yessssssssirrrrrr!!!!!! 8 straight!!! Utah beats BYU!!???? @Utah_Football
— Marcus Williams (@MarcusWilliams) November 25, 2018
Glad we will never see Corbin Kaufusi again though. What a freak of nature.
— Braden Shamo (@BradenShamo) November 25, 2018
That was one to remember! Thank you fans! Get home safe! Go Utes! #eightisgreat pic.twitter.com/hfrUtP4Yz3
— Rice_Eccles (@Rice_Eccles) November 25, 2018
