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Holy Score: BYU's fate in title race, playoff rankings should prompt Big 12 to reassess strategy

Holy Score: BYU's fate in title race, playoff rankings should prompt Big 12 to reassess strategy

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars have a better CFP resume than either of the teams playing for the Big 12 title.
Holy Score: Explanation for Utah's lost season is crystal clear but deeply complicated

Holy Score: Explanation for Utah's lost season is crystal clear but deeply complicated

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 11:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes are playing championship-level defense but are highly flawed at one position.
Week 11 Hotline picks: Breaking down the Holy War, and Cal's long trip

Week 11 Hotline picks: Breaking down the Holy War, and Cal's long trip

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and Brigham Young collide for the first time in three years.
Your guide to the new, expanded College Football Playoff: Explaining a complicated process

Your guide to the new, expanded College Football Playoff: Explaining a complicated process

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The event will span four rounds of play and 32 days, culminating Jan. 20 in Atlanta.
Holy Score: What past 20 matchups reveal about Utah's chances to upset undefeated BYU

Holy Score: What past 20 matchups reveal about Utah's chances to upset undefeated BYU

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The teams have flipped roles this season, as the dramatic change in the point spread shows.
CFB picks for Week 9: Washington and Colorado win outright, as BYU's run comes to an end

CFB picks for Week 9: Washington and Colorado win outright, as BYU's run comes to an end

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Huskies catch a break on their third Big Ten roadtrip with Indiana's QB injury.
Holy Score: Peering into the past to make sense of present for sizzling BYU, struggling Utah

Holy Score: Peering into the past to make sense of present for sizzling BYU, struggling Utah

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes' coordinator change is reminiscent of their offensive frustrations in the 2010s.
The Holy Score: Down goes Rising, up comes Wilson as Utah's season take on a BYU hue

The Holy Score: Down goes Rising, up comes Wilson as Utah's season take on a BYU hue

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes need Wilson to development in the same fashion as BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff.
Holy Score: Oddsmaker's early line has Utah favored over BYU (with or without Cam Rising)

Holy Score: Oddsmaker's early line has Utah favored over BYU (with or without Cam Rising)

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The surprising Cougars have been more impressive than the Utes thus far.
Pac-12 bowl projections: WSU to the Alamo, Colorado to the Holiday

Pac-12 bowl projections: WSU to the Alamo, Colorado to the Holiday

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Beavers are facing a sneaky-important game this weekend in Reno.
The Holy Score: Yes, BYU is legit, and the path to the Big 12 title is wide open

The Holy Score: Yes, BYU is legit, and the path to the Big 12 title is wide open

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars are attempting to produce an upside surprise for the ages.
Pac-12 bowl projections: No change in Utah's outlook, Colorado to Holiday Bowl

Pac-12 bowl projections: No change in Utah's outlook, Colorado to Holiday Bowl

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Hotline's current forecast calls for nine teams to qualify for the postseason.
Picks of the week: BYU has thumped opponents and demolished the point spread

Picks of the week: BYU has thumped opponents and demolished the point spread

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 11:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Georgia-Alabama showdown highlights our Week 5 picks against the spread.
The Holy Score: After stellar wins, Utah and BYU side by side on top tier of Big 12

The Holy Score: After stellar wins, Utah and BYU side by side on top tier of Big 12

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

The rivals have played first-class defense through the first month of the season.
Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah and Oregon to the CFP as USC's outlook dims

Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah and Oregon to the CFP as USC's outlook dims

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Updated Hotline projections have nine teams headed to the postseason.
CFP projections: The Wazzu-Boise State duel has far-reaching consequences

CFP projections: The Wazzu-Boise State duel has far-reaching consequences

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The outcome will impact the Group of Five race and the CFP's at-large pool.
Best of the West: BYU soars, WSU holds and Arizona slips (despite being idle)

Best of the West: BYU soars, WSU holds and Arizona slips (despite being idle)

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 1:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah remained on top following an impressive win at Oklahoma State.
Week 4 picks: Washington in must-win mode, Utah survives at Oklahoma State

Week 4 picks: Washington in must-win mode, Utah survives at Oklahoma State

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Huskies cannot afford another loss with a rugged schedule looming.
Holy Score: Utah struggles early, BYU dominates as both teams remain undefeated

Holy Score: Utah struggles early, BYU dominates as both teams remain undefeated

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 11:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes leaned on rookie quarterback Isaac Wilson against Utah State.
Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah, USC and Oregon to the CFP, and Arizona a plot twist

Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah, USC and Oregon to the CFP, and Arizona a plot twist

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Sun Devils and Wildcats have experienced unexpected starts to the 2024 season.