Utah staves off BYU’s furious comeback attempt in Las Vegas Bowl, 35-28

Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) celebrates a rushing touchdown as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall leaves a press conference following NCAA football against Utah at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Harvey Langi (21) and Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) talk after the game as Utah defeats BYU 35-28 in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes offensive lineman Darrin Paulo (77) raises his arms into the air as time ticks down at the end of the game as Utah defeats 35-28 in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive tackle Viliseni Fauonuku (98) holds the trophy with Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham at left following NCAA football against BYU at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Tevin Carter (9) intercepts a pass meant for Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Terenn Houk (11) and runs for a touchdown during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall waves to fans following NCAA football against Utah at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall wipes tears during a press conference following NCAA football against Utah at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. At left is Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90).
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Terenn Houk (11) has the ball knocked away in the end zone by Utah Utes defensive back Reginald Porter (29) during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) goes in for a touchdown with Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Harvey Langi (21) defending during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive end Hunter Dimick (49) celebrates after sacking Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Trey Dye (6) is tackled by Utah Utes defensive back Dominique Hatfield (15) during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) is hit by a Utah defender and fumbles the ball in the first quarter of NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Members of the military present a large United States flag with jets flying over during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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BYU’ coach and team enter at the beginning of NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah’s coach and team enter at the beginning of NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) is hit by a Utah defender and fumbles the ball in the first quarter of NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) passes the ball against BYU during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) is sacked by Utah Utes defensive end Hunter Dimick (49) during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Reginald Porter (29) breaks up a pass to Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Nick Kurtz (5) during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Tevin Carter (9) intercepts a pass and runs for a touchdown while defended by Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Brad Wilcox (75) during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Tevin Carter (9) intercepts a pass meant for Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Terenn Houk (11) and runs for a touchdown during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) passes the ball against Utah during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) passes the ball against Utah during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) passes the ball against Utah during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. Utah Utes defensive tackle Lowell Lotulelei (93) is at right.
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall acknowledges fans following NCAA football against Utah at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, and Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham meet following NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall leaves the field following NCAA football against Utah at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) runs in for a touchdown against BYU during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall leaves a press conference following NCAA football against Utah at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars lineman Peck (44) goes in for a touchdown against Utah during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Devon Blackmon (19) celebrates during NCAA football against Utah at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars head coach Bronco Mendenhall smiles during a press conference following NCAA football against Utah at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. At left is Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90). At right is Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Remington Peck (44).
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) stretches for a touchdown during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. At right is Utah Utes defensive back Marcus Williams (20).
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Nick Kurtz (5) celebrates as Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) goes in for a touchdown against Utah during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Devon Blackmon (19) pulls in a pass but is out of bounds during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. Defending is Utah Utes defensive back Brian Allen (14).
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Utah Utes tight end Harrison Handley (88) flies through the air as he is tackled by Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Kai Nacua (12) during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. In the background is Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Teu Kautai (25).
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Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) runs as Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Jordan Preator (20) tries to tackle him during NCAA football at the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) scampers into the end zone with Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Micah Hannemann defending as they play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive end Kylie Fitts (11) tries to knock down a pass attempt by Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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A BYU fan asks a question in the first half of play as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah fans laugh in the first half as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) is sacked by Utah Utes defensive tackle Viliseni Fauonuku (98) as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) jumps over two BYU defenders as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) takes off on a run as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham walks back to the sideline after a timeout as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars Remington Peck (44) celebrates with teammate Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Terenn Houk (11) after scoring a touchdown as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Tevin Carter (9) runs into the end zone after intercepting a pass as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Francis Bernard (36) scores on a run around the corner as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars running back Francis Bernard (36) scores on a run around the corner as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Terenn Houk (11) and Utah Utes defensive back Reginald Porter (29) battle for the ball in the end zone as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) makes a pass as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) dives for the end zone for a score as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive tackle Viliseni Fauonuku (98) lifts the winning trophy into the air as Utah defeats BYU 35-28 in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah fans take a selfie as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Moroni Laulu-Pututau (1) makes a catch as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah players celebrate their win over BYU 35-28 in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes tight end Harrison Handley (88) is flipped into the air by Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Kai Nacua (12) as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah fans enjoy themselves as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes punter Chris Van Orden (48) carries the trophy through the crowd after Utah defeated BYU 35-28 in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Tevin Carter (9) talks with fans and family after Utah defeated BYU 35-28 in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Harvey Langi (21) tries to bring down Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah’s Delshawn McClellon (10) and teammate defensive back Jason Thompson (3) bring down Brigham Young Cougars defensive back Michael Shelton (18) as they play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) delivers a pass as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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BYU celebrates a fourth down stop on Utah as they play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Nick Kurtz (5) battles Utah Utes defensive back Reginald Porter (29) for the ball as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) is hit just as he throws by Utah Utes running back Utah Utes defensive end Hunter Dimick (49) as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Reginald Porter (29) knocks the ball away from Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Terenn Houk (11) as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) works to bring down Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) as BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Dominique Hatfield (15) takes back an interception for a touchdown as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Two fighter jets perform a flyover at the beginning the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl between BYU and Utah Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) fumbles the football as they play Utah in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) throws up his “U” after scoring a touchdown as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Tanner Mangum (12) tries to get a pass off as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) scores a touchdown as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) celebrates his score with teammates as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) avoids Brigham Young Cougars linebacker Harvey Langi (21) as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Dominique Hatfield (15) takes back an interception for a touchdown as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes defensive back Dominique Hatfield (15) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown as Utah and BYU play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham watches his team warm up as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall hugs his wife Holly as he arrives for the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall arrives for the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Members of the military practice presenting a large United States flag before the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young University football players arrive for the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young University’s Tanner Mangum smiles as he arrives for the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young’s Taysom Hill throws some passes before the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. At right are Mitch Mathews and Tanner Mangum of BYU.
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Brigham Young University’s Tanner Mangum warms up for the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham walks to the locker room as the University of Utah arrives at Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham walks to the locker room as the University of Utah arrives at Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham walks to the locker room as the University of Utah arrives at Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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The University of Utah arrives at Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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The University of Utah arrives at Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Fans listen to Vegas Limit near Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to watch BYU and Utah in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Cheerleaders perform as the band Vegas Limit performs for the fans near Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to watch BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah’s mascot Swoop throws up his U as the band Vegas Limit performs for the fans near Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to watch BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Cheerleaders perform as the band Vegas Limit performs for the fans near Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to watch BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Fans listen to Vegas Limit near Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to watch BYU and Utah in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Fans listen to Vegas Limit near Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to watch BYU and Utah in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Fans listen to Vegas Limit near Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to watch BYU and Utah in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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BYU fans take photos near Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to watch BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Military members practice stretching the flag out over the field as Utah and BYU prepare to play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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The University of Utah arrives at Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Members of the University of Utah Band arrive to play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl as Utah and BYU play Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Fans listen to Vegas Limit before BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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The Christensen family from Salt Lake City take a selfie as fans listen to Vegas Limit before BYU and Utah play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Flags are placed on the seats for Utah fans at Sam Boyd Stadium as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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The band Vegas Limit performs for fans as BYU and Utah prepare to play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah players warm up as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Brigham Young Cougars wide receiver Kurt Henderson (13) makes a catch during warmups as they prepare to play Utah in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah players warm up as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) Utah warms up as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah cheerleaders perform as Utah and BYU prepare to play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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BYU players warm up as they prepare to play Utah in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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Utah players warm up as they prepare to play BYU in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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BYU and Utah band members wave at each other as the teams prepare to play in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015.
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