would ever choose Utah.
If you want competitive football and the LDS experience then BYU is the place.
If you want competitive football, the LDS experience and top quality academics, then BYU is the place.
If you want only competitive football, choose among any school besides Utah.
You’re more likely to end up inactive and hating BYU and the church by playing for Utah than any other school, like ASU etc.
The anti-church and religious establishment sentiment at Utah is real and strong. Steer clear!
I get why some instate recruits would choose Utah. It’s their home state and they want to stay close and represent. The U could be named the UofSLC and Davis County. But BYU, “the world is it’s campus.”