BYU defeated Utah 24-21 in a defensive struggle that saw both teams score sparingly through three quarters. The Cougars held a 10-7 halftime advantage before both offenses found the end zone in the fourth quarter. Utah's Devon Dampier led the visiting offense with 244 passing yards, while Ryan Davis caught 66 yards of receiving. BYU's Bear Bachmeier rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown late in the contest.

The game's pivotal play came in the third quarter when Dampier connected with Dallen Bentley on a 52-yard completion that resulted in a fumble recovery by Tobias Merriweather, providing critical offensive momentum. Utah's Daniel Bray added a crucial fourth-quarter rushing touchdown from 49 yards out to pull the Utes within reach. However, Bachmeier's fourth-quarter rushing touchdown proved decisive as BYU held on for the victory.

The Cougars' defense made key stops throughout, securing the home win and covering the 4-point spread. The game finished under the 49.5-point over-under, with defensive plays dominating late in the matchup.