Hans Olsen Previews BYU–Utah Game and Remembers LaVell’s Last Miracle

BYU Radio football analyst Hans Olsen joins Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler for rivalry week. He remembers playing in LaVell Edwards’ final victory, ranks his favorite BYU–Utah moments, talks Will Ferrin and explains his 28–24 BYU prediction. Timestamps (approximate): 00:00 Welcome, Hans Olsen 00:50 Why this BYU–Utah game feels like a powder keg 01:20 Does a 10 a.m. kickoff help BYU? 03:48 LaVell’s send-off: Hans’ greatest football memory 05:56 Why Hans always stayed close to LaVell 07:36 What makes this rivalry so personal? 10:50 Playoff stakes and a potential signature win 11:32 Kalani Sitake and Morgan Scalley’s shared history 15:11 A new tone of respect in the rivalry 17:35 Whittingham family rivalry trivia 18:45 Where will BYU land in the CFP rankings? 20:31 Hans’ top five rivalry moments: the 1996 introduction 24:43 No. 4: Will Ferrin’s winning field goal 27:21 No. 3: Beck to Harline 28:16 No. 2: The unforgettable “doink” 29:16 No. 1: LaVell’s last miracle 30:53 Hans’ prediction: BYU 28, Utah 24 32:31 The final key: Bear Bachmeier’s running game Recorded November 2, looking ahead to the November 7 game. Predictions and statistics reflect the discussion at recording. Subscribe to Y’s Guys for more BYU interviews, stories, and highlights! Get our free weekly highlights email—tap our channel name, then the newsletter link on our profile. Visit: https://www.ysguys.com #HansOlsen #BYUFootball #BYUvsUtah #LaVellEdwards #YsGuys #lds