In a rematch from earlier this month, the Utah Utes head to Provo to face the BYU Cougars on Saturday afternoon. Utah enters at 9-10 overall, while BYU sits at 16-2 and firmly in the Big 12 race.
Utah is coming off a narrow three-point road loss at Kansas State. The Utes’ lone January win came at home against TCU, with losses this month to Arizona, Colorado, BYU, and Texas Tech. They are currently part of a four-way tie at the bottom of the Big 12 standings.
After this game, Utah closes January at home against Oklahoma State on January 31, then hosts Arizona State before a challenging back-to-back stretch against Kansas and Houston.
BYU is 4-1 in conference play and currently fourth in the league, trailing Arizona, Houston, and Texas Tech. The Cougars are coming off a road loss at Texas Tech, their first Big 12 defeat. Their only other loss this season came on November 15, a two-point setback against UConn. January wins include Kansas State, Arizona State, Utah, and TCU.
The Cougars’ upcoming schedule remains demanding, with Arizona, Kansas, Oklahoma State, and Houston on deck.
Utah vs. BYU: When and Where
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 2:30 PM PT
- Location: Marriott Center; Provo, Utah
Utah vs. BYU: How to Watch or Stream
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FuboTV
Utah vs. BYU: Betting Odds
- Spread: BYU Cougars -18.5, Utah Utes +18.5
- Moneyline: BYU Cougars -4000, Utah Utes +2500
- Total: 165.5
Utah vs. BYU: Series History
- All-time series: BYU leads 13–9
- Last meeting: BYU defeated Utah 89–84 on January 10, 2026
Projected Starting Lineups
Utah Utes
- #2 Terrence Brown — 22.2 PPG
- #3 Don McHenry — 18.1 PPG
- #8 Keanu Dawes — 11.8 PPG
- #00 Seydou Traore — 9.1 PPG
- #32 James Okonkwo — 2.6 PPG
Key note: Dawes also averages nine rebounds per game.
BYU Cougars
- #3 AJ Dybantsa — 22.5 PPG
- #15 Richie Saunders — 19.2 PPG
- #1 Robert Wright III — 17.8 PPG
- #30 Kennard Davis Jr. — 7.2 PPG
- #13 Keita Keba — 6.9 PPG
West Coast Outlook
Utah’s primary challenge will be slowing a BYU offense that scored 89 points in the first meeting. If the game turns into a fast-paced shootout, the Utes will be hard-pressed to keep up.
BYU is deeper, more efficient offensively, and features the best player on the floor in AJ Dybantsa. If Utah cannot limit his scoring and control tempo, this rematch could get away early in front of a sold-out crowd in Provo.