The BYU Cougars will play the Utah Utes for the 104th time in the history of the 'Holy War'. This will also be the first time both teams enter this game as top ten ranked teams nationally. Before that game takes place, here are eight BYU specific facts, quotes and moments that have helped to shape the rivalry.

There are two events at opposite ends of the timeline that both BYU and Utah share. The first is what many believe started the 'Holy War' rivalry initially. In 1895, BYU and Utah faced each other in the first collegiate matchup. This wasn’t even a football game. BYU and Utah played to a scoreless tie in a baseball game. That game ended with a bench-clearing brawl believed to be the first battle fought between these two schools. In 1998 and again in 2012, the same exact fate befell both teams.

In 1998, Utah was in a position for a Ryan Kaneshiro game-winning field goal. That field goal attempt was no good as Kaneshiro doinked the ball off the right upright. In 2012, the Holy War game ended three times with fans rushing the field each time. BYU kicker Riley Stephenson had an opportunity to tie the game, but the ball went off the left upright. Utah eventually won 24-21.

Brigham Young was an American politician and religious leader during the 1800s. He was also the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the first governor of the then, Utah territory. He is also known for being the namesake of BYU, and established it as the namesake of Brigham Young Academy.

In 1850, Brigham Young and the General Assembly of the provisional state of Deseret founded the University of Utah, establishing an early but short-lived Mormon connection. That date makes Utah the oldest university west of the Missouri River.

In 1875, Brigham Young founded the Brigham Young Academy. Later, Young provided deeded land and buildings to what would become the BYU board of trustees. That project would become BYU in 1903.

In 1971, Dave Schulthess, the Sports Information Director for BYU at that time, introduced a literal pioneer relic (a boot donated by Tom Beasley) as a rotating trophy for the best program in Utah. At one point in time, this included BYU, Utah, Utah State and Weber State. BYU owns the all-time series lead. BYU (22), Utah (15) and Utah State (9). However, after 2016 the boot went surprisingly missing. Some believe Utah has it and might return it, while others believe the relic is gone forever.

With such an intense rivalry, one would think players from Utah would hate and despise BYU. Yet, throughout the history of the rivalry, there have been nine players who began their careers at Utah only to defect from Utah to join BYU.

Those names are Keanu Tanuvasa, Carsen Ryan, Paul Maile, Samson Nacua, Nick Billoups, Mo Unutoa and both Pula twins, Jaron and Kennan.

BYU receiver once made the claim that God is on BYU’s side. Backed up inside their own 15-yard line, Max Hall scrambled right and found a streaking Austin Collie, who caught the ball at the Utah 45. That led to an eventual game-winning touchdown. After the game, Collie gave a quote that might live forever.

“When you’re doing what’s right on and off the field, I think the Lord steps in and plays a part in that. Magic happens.”

The quarterback of the Austin Collie play did not mince words when discussing his feelings for Utah. At this point in the rivalry, a disdain for Utah by a BYU player is not a new concept. However, Hall’s statement revealed a passionate feeling towards Utah.

“I don’t like Utah. In fact, I hate them. I hate everything about them. I hate the program. I hate the fans. I hate everything. So it felt really good to send those guys home. It was our time to win, they didn’t deserve it.”

Today, pointing to the scoreboard or even saying “scoreboard” in response to the opponent or the opponent’s fans is not a new concept. In the 1980 Holy War game, Jim McMahon responded to hecklers with one gesture After throwing one of his eight touchdown passes that day, McMahon pointed to the scoreboard to silence Utah hecklers. Some believe this is the first significant taunt of using or pointing at the scoreboard.

Following the game that almost ended three times, Lenny Gomes gave a quote aimed at creating a wide difference between him and the players he was playing against. For the first time in several Holy War quotes, this one put a number on it.

“Typical Utah bulls—t. All those (Utes) think that’s all there is in life. But when I’m making $50–60,000 a year, they’ll be pumping my gas.”

Following the same game, Bryce Doman adds to the commentary from Gomes. This time attacking the culture and behavior of his opponent.

“When you participate in sports, especially on a college level, you expect people to have a little bit of class.”

The 7th-ranked Cougars travel to Salt Lake City to take on No. 3 Utah. The game will air at Noon ET on ABC.