In the red zone, Whittingham’s program was 2-for-4, failing to convert on fourth-down runs in both the first and third quarters. Had the Utes opted for — and made — field goals in both instances, the outcome of the game might have been different.

The stakes are high on Saturday night as the No. 23 Utah Utes (5-1) visit the unbeaten and 15th-ranked BYU Cougars (6-0) in the latest edition of the Holy War set for LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo.

No. We won nine in a row before that. So, we’re still on the very plus side of that ledger,’ the Utah coach said.

Utah Utes Devon Dampier found Ryan Davis for an 11-yard TD to tie the game vs. the BYU Cougars.

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