in the process? Look, I am not a fan that supports or wants the rivalry game to go away. I would like to see it played every year but at the end of the season instead.
That ssid, it is not Utah's job or responsibility to help BYU strengthen their independent schedule every year. Independence was a decision made by BYU's administration so it is on them to schedule and put together something better then what they were able to this year.
Also, while we will never know because the game won't be played this year, I still am pretty confident Utah would beat BYU (again). Utah looks very improved and better coached this year and while BYU also has an improved team, Utah hasn't exactly struggled with BYU over the past 5-10 years. Whit has Bronco's number and I have no reason to believe if the game were played this year the result would be any different then the past 4.