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While BYU and Utah won’t meet on the gridiron until next fall, last week’s early signing day festivities essentially marked the rivals’ first showdown as Big 12 conference foes. Recruiting battles between the two programs have always held plenty of intrigue, but with an impressive crop of in-state talent and the Cougars and Utes now sharing the same Power Four stage, this current 2024 class is as interesting as ever before. This places the Cougars at No. 54 nationally and the Utes at No. 63.

Micah Bernard, who is back in 2024, said he ‘just felt everything release off my shoulders’ after scoring touchdown in Las Vegas Bowl

Micah Bernard, who is back in 2024, said he ‘just felt everything release off my shoulders’ after scoring touchdown in Las Vegas Bowl

If Utah was auditioning for the Big Ten West in the Las Vegas Bowl, there's a good chance the team made its case well Saturday night.

In a 14-7 loss to Northwestern in the Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Utah's fifth consecutive bowl loss, the senior quarterback had his worst game of the season. Barnes went 8 for 13 passing for 55 yards and threw two interceptions, finishing with a quarterback rating of 66.3. Barnes underthrew Money Parks in the first quarter on a deep shot for his first interception and overthrew Parks in the second quarter for his second pick.