ho-ly war [hoh-lee wor]- a college football rivalry game played between the University of Utah Utes and the Brigham Young University Cougars. In this rivalry the term Holy War refers to the fact that BYU is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the University of Utah is owned by the State of Utah, founded by Brigham Young. The rivalry has been since 1922 where the Utes lead with an all time series of 51-31-4. Let's go UTES!!