BYU-Utah ticket prices reflect the stakes of this year’s annual showdown. Here’s what tickets cost

Key Points:

• The Utah-BYU rivalry game this weekend at Rice-Eccles Stadium features both teams ranked in the top 10 for the first time ever, with Utah at No. 3 and BYU at No. 7, making ticket prices soar to a get-in price of $494, the second-highest among Week 10 college football games.
• The game kicks off at 10 a.m. MST on ABC, marking the rivalry's first day game since 2010 and the earliest start since 1996, with favorable weather expected around 50 degrees and clear skies.
• Utah enters the game undefeated at 8-0, coming off a dominant win over Cincinnati, while BYU is 7-1 after notable victories including a recent win over Notre Dame, despite challenges in their running game due to L.J. Martin's absence.
• Historically, Utah leads the series 62-37-4, but BYU has won the last three meetings, including a close 22-21 win at Rice-Eccles Stadium earlier this year, making Saturday's game critical for both teams' College Football Playoff and Big 12 title aspirations.
• Ticket prices for the Utah-BYU game exceed those of other major matchups this week, such as Georgia vs. Ole Miss and Alabama vs. LSU, reflecting the high stakes and intense fan interest in this storied rivalry.