SALT LAKE CITY — It almost seems surreal.

The state's most heated rivalry picks up again this Saturday when Utah and BYU compete in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl.

"I'm definitely excited for the matchup. We're going to treat it like any other game and prepare so we're ready to play," said Utah quarterback Travis Wilson.

In a season when the teams weren't scheduled to play each other, this game is now the talk of the town. Here are some storylines before Saturday's competition.

Hello, again

The Utes and Cougars are no strangers to the Las Vegas Bowl.