Affiliate Disclosure This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a commission.

McLaughlin: Why the Holy War is Underrated as a Rivalry

> Spencer talks about the significance of the always-intense matchup between BYU and Utah


  By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports

October 15, 2025



Primary Big 12 logo smallUtah and BYU square off in the most underrated rivalry in the country this week, with Big 12 Championship and Playoff implications.

Are the Cougars underrated?

On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the tests for LSU and Georgia Tech this week.

Will Vanderbilt or Duke pull an upset?

Washington football logoWashington travels to Michigan seeking to give the Wolverines their third loss of the year. Can they win a big road game?

Plus, Texas Tech’s upset alert meter at Arizona State.

0:00 Most underrated college football rivalry
5:57 BYU’s defense vs Utah’s offense matchup
13:57 Georgia Tech vs Duke: Battle of ACC unbeatens
17:33 LSU vs Vanderbilt: Playoff implications
20:37 Texas Tech vs Arizona State preview
26:41 Washington vs Michigan: Key factors and predictions
31:02 Washington’s offensive potential against Michigan

   / @lockedoncollegefootball  

Follow and subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…

Follow on Twitter: https://x.com/smclaughlinCFB
Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/LockedOn_CFB