Social Media Reacts to BYU’s Wild Comeback Win Over Rival Utah

On a wild night at Rice Eccles Stadium, the BYU offense raced the length of the field to set up a game-winning field goal in the closing seconds. Will Ferrin’s field goal gave BYU its first win in Salt Lake since 2006. BYU outscored Utah 21-10 in the first half, marking the biggest comeback of the Kalani Sitake era.

As you’d expect from a rivalry game featuring controversial calls, last-second drama, and College Football Playoff implications, social media was abuzz following BYU’s win over Utah.

With an unprecedented shout after the match, Utah athletic director Mark Harlan took to the stage at the post-game press conference and said the referees “stole” Utah’s win.

Understandably, there was a lot of talk about the controversial holding penalty that extended BYU’s game-winning drive. Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham was seen yelling at the referees after the game.

For Big 12 fans watching the BYU-Utah rivalry game for the first time, the series did not disappoint.

The game attracted the attention of national analysts from NBC, Yahoo Sports and ESPN.

College football fans who stayed up until 2 a.m. had the chance to see “one of the craziest football games you’ll ever see,” according to one post.

The ESPN broadcast captured a classic moment when BYU wide receiver Jojo Phillips made an upside-down “U” at Utah fans in the north end zone.

The broadcast also captured a classic image of four Utah students stunned by the outcome. This image will be turned into memes for years to come.

After the win, the streets of Provo were filled with fans celebrating the victory.

BYU cornerback Tre Alexander was wearing a shirt that He referenced Cam Rising’s comments at Big 12 media day.

Numerous former BYU players posted on social media to celebrate the win, including former BYU legend Kyle Van Noy.

Other national accounts such as Barstool sports also participated.

BYU special teams coordinator Kelly Poppinga added a fun tidbit about the game-winning field goal to “X.” Before this play, Poppinga asked kicker Will Ferrin where he wanted the ball placed. Ferrin replied, “It doesn’t matter where it gets in, it gets in.”

Even Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson chimed in.

Utah governor Spencer Cox also attended the meeting. He also took the opportunity to try out on the College Football Playoff committee.

With the win, BYU improved to 9-0 and 6-0 in conference play. The Cougars have everything on their plate. BYU needs to go 2-1 in its last three games to earn a spot in the conference championship game.