Red beards, breakfast and rivalry pride: The Holy War kicked off with epic tailgate party

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The rivalry was heating up, but the atmosphere was all about fun Saturday morning as University of Utah fans gathered to cheer on the Utes ahead of the 104th matchup against their rivals, the BYU Cougars.

Music, cheers and plenty of team spirit filled the Utah tailgating lot as fans enjoyed a beautiful fall morning before kickoff.

“Oh, it’s so much fun. It’s crazy. The vibe is like, oh my gosh, it’s crazy. We’re having a great time,” said Kjeresty Thomas, who was there with her family…

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