Utah has a large lead in the overall series and has dominated the rivalry both prior to 1972 (41–8–4). From 1972 to 1992 BYU dominated the series with a record of 19–2 versus Utah. Since 1983, when BYU won 55–7, the largest point spread is 44 points, which occurred in 2011 when Utah won 54–10 in Provo.
20 years does not a carrying make.
Utah claims a lead of 60–34–4, while BYU claims Utah leads 57–31–4. BYU does not count the six games between Utah and Brigham Young Academy in its records.