Those coaches prepared better for BYU and gradually recruited and developed better talent which turned into better players which turned into better teams. Now they have that in addition to overwhelming advantages through P5 inclusion.

Over the same time span, BYU has doubled down on its own disadvantages and had a number of horrific coaching performances, both at the head coach and coordinator levels.

It’s about that simple. “Edge” is nice, but it is secondary compared to leadership, talent, preparation, discipline and player development. The Utes have won in all these categories, and it is no wonder why they beat us.