No. 9 BYU vs. No. 3 Utah: Final game preview & score prediction + Gary Andersen interview

KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper gives his final preview of the top-10 clash between No. 9 BYU and No. 3 Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Mitch breaks down notable trends between these two teams, stats that catch his attention, the latest on BYU RB LJ Martin, and all of the excitement around this game.

Mitch then plays an interview he had with BYU Chief Consultant to the Head Coach Gary Andersen. A former Utah player and longtime assistant coach for the Utes, Andersen has found a home at BYU. He shared his thoughts on the rivalry and this week's matchup with the Utes.

Then, finally, Mitch gives his score prediction for this top-10 matchup in the rivalry.

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Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

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