BYU and Utah have long been known for their intense football battles that often come down to the last moment. Fans of both teams eagerly anticipate these matchups, and the 2024 meeting at Rice-Eccles Stadium did not disappoint. It was a game filled with drama, from the high intensity on the field to the sold-out crowd and the controversial plays that led to a last-second victory.

Witness the Intensity of BYU vs. Utah - A Television Spectacle

Game Theatrics and Viewer Numbers

The 2024 BYU vs. Utah game had all the elements that make a rivalry game exciting. The intensity was palpable as the two teams battled it out on the field. The sold-out crowd added to the atmosphere, creating an electric environment. And then there was the controversial play in the last second that decided the game. ESPN won all 4 Week 11 windows, and ABC owns 12 of the top 15 CFB games on all nets this season. The BYU vs. Utah game was one of the highlights.BYU's 22-21 win over Utah delivered an audience of 2.1 million viewers, making it the third-most-viewed late window game on ESPN's network this season. Colorado-Kansas State (3.3 million) and Colorado-Cincinnati (2.3 million) were the only two late-night games that drew bigger audiences. This is a strong showing for a late-night game, especially considering that two years ago, BYU played Baylor in front of 2.4 million viewers, which was the highest-rated late-night game on an ESPN network in six years.This is also the highest-rated game BYU has been part of this season. Utah's game at Oklahoma State in September remains the Utes' most-watched game this season at 2.14 million viewers. BYU/Utah was the sixth-highest-rated college football game during week 11, with the highest-rated game being Alabama vs. LSU, which drew 7.9 million viewers.BYU has played in front of audiences with at least 1.24 million viewers in the previous four games, including Arizona (1.31 mil), Oklahoma State (1.66 mil), UCF (1.24 mil), and Utah (2.1 mil).

Upcoming Games and Broadcast Opportunities

Utah has an opportunity for a big television audience this Saturday against Colorado in a 10 a.m. (MST) television window on network FOX. The undefeated Cougars, who are now No. 6 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, will host 3-6 Kansas this Saturday night in another late-night television window at 8:15 p.m.Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch's coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on X: @Mitch_Harper.Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah's sports leader. It allows you to stream live radio and video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams. Follow @Mitch_Harper.