BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff gathered himself from the turf after being clobbered into the wrong end zone on fourth down. The game appeared over. For a few moments, the Utes had done the unthinkable. They spoiled their archrival’s season and ended a ...

When Utah sacked Jake Retzlaff with under two minutes to play in this weekend’s rivalry game, an official threw a defensive holding penalty that gave the Cougars new life. Instead of a turnover on downs, Retzlaff used his second chance to drive 65 yards into Utah territory and set up the game-winning field goal.

The BYU Cougars are still undefeated and atop the Big 12, but it took a late escape against arch rival Utah and one very controversial holding call that had Utes fans, coaches and even administrators irate.

Utah athletic director Mark Harlan’s post-game comments following the Utah Utes’ 22-21 loss to ninth-ranked BYU sparked significant controversy and a steep penalty from the Big 12. After the nail-biting 'Holy War' rivalry game,

Utah athletic director Mark Harlan was publicly reprimanded and fined $40,000 by the Big 12 on Sunday after blasting a conference officiating crew following BYU’s 22-21 win over the Utes for controversial calls on the Cougars’ winning drive.