Utah Football Weekend Recap: BYU Stuns Colorado, Utah Shuts Down WVU, Aggies Impress, RSL Still on the Edge

Three out of four Utah teams came away with wins this weekend — and you know I’ve got takes.

I start with Utah State, who looked surprisingly competitive against Vanderbilt before SEC depth wore them down. But with Bryson Barnes settling in and John Miller anchoring the defense, the Aggies may have more juice this season than expected.

Then it’s over to Salt Lake City’s big boys: the Utes absolutely suffocated West Virginia on the road, though Devin Dampier’s turnover issues still loom large. The defense looks legit, but I’m still ranting about two-way players and risky play-calling.

BYU fans, rejoice. I thought the Cougars were in trouble against Colorado, but Bear Bachmeier and Aaron Roderick dialed up a creative game plan that turned the tide. Huge credit to linebackers Jack Kelly and Isaiah Glasker for wrecking Colorado’s rhythm.

RSL? It’s complicated. After back-to-back nightmares against LAFC, the Claret and Cobalt bounced back with a strong win over Austin FC — but the playoff math still looks grim.

And I close the cave this week with a dive into free gaming. With $70+ price tags becoming the norm, there are plenty of free (and actually fun) options to keep you gaming without draining your wallet — from The Finals and Marvel Rivals to MMORPG trials and card games.

Thanks as always for spelunking with me. Hit like, share with one friend, and I’ll see you next Sunday in The Matt Cave.