Day game (38°, no wind) at Cougar Stadium, Provo (66,003)
Ty Detmer became the first player to go over 15,000 yards in a career (15,031) and broke the career pass efficiency record (162.7 compared to 156.9 by Jim McMahon, BYU, 1977-81).
The Cougars downed their biggest rival for the 12th time in the last 13 games.
BYU finished unbeaten in the conference and clinched the Thrifty Car Rental Holiday Bowl berth and the Beehive Boot in the process.
Utah used a fumble on the opening kickoff and an interception to build a quick 10-0 lead and was in front, 17-14, after one quarter.
Eric Drage had another big day in catching six passes for 188 yards, including a 97-yarder for one of his three scores.
Micah Matsuzaki and Tyler Anderson grabbed the other touchdown passes.
Detmer scored once on the ground as did Jamal Willis.
The Utes, playing without quarterback Frank Dolce (broken ankle) used Mike Richmond in the first half and Jason Woods most of the second half. BYU finishes the regular season 8-3-1 (7-0-1).