Kedon Slovis cemented his legacy in Provo with a heroic performance in one of college football’s most electric rivalries, throwing for 348 yards and 4 touchdowns as BYU stunned Utah 42–35 in a back-and-forth Holy War classic. The veteran quarterback, in his final season, saved his best for last, delivering clutch throws under pressure and keeping the Cougars’ bowl hopes alive.
Slovis’ chemistry with wide receiver Chase Roberts was on full display, as the duo connected for two scores, including a breathtaking 52-yard strike on 3rd-and-long that reignited the Lavell Edwards Stadium crowd. Running back LJ Martin added punch on the ground with 112 rushing yards, but it was Slovis’ leadership and arm talent that ultimately proved the difference.
Utah, known for its physicality, battled back behind Cam Rising, but the BYU defense, led by linebacker Ben Bywater, came up with a massive fourth-down stop in the red zone with under two minutes left. The win not only snapped a three-game skid against the Utes but sent a message to the Big 12: BYU isn’t just here to compete—they’re here to shake things up. Slovis, in his postgame presser, said it best: “This was personal. We wanted it more.”
