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Our best photos from BYU’s rivalry game victory over Utah

The Cougars beat the Utes 22-21 on a last-second field goal.

The rivalry is back.

This time with even more surprises and controversy.

But in the end, the No. 9 Cougars rallied to beat the Utes, 22-21, to keep their undefeated season alive.

Here are some of our best photos from the big game.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah fans as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Brandon Rose (8) celebrates a long run as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars cornerback Jakob Robinson (0) intercepts a pass as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Darius Lassiter (5) runs the ball as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes celebrate a touchdown during the game between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) runs the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during the game between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kyle Whittingham and Utah Utes defensive tackle Keanu Tanuvasa (57) as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) throws the ball as a flag is thrown as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) dives for a touchdown as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Utah Utes fan celebrates after the officials confirmed a touchdown during the game between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Utah Utes fan celebrates a touchdown during the game between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah fans as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn (5) celebrates after sacking the Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) (not pictured) during the game between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) looks to pass during the game between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Darius Lassiter (5) reacts after catching a pass during the game between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes tackle Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Darius Lassiter (5) during the game between the Utah Utes and the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah fans react to the loss as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brigham Young Cougars running back Hinckley Ropati (7) leaps and dives for a first down as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU players celebrate the win as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU celebrates as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU players celebrate with fans as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kalani Sitake celebrates with players as Utah hosts BYU, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.