LAS VEGAS — BYU and Utah arrived in Las Vegas late Tuesday night and both teams opened practices in southern Nevada on opposite ends of the city.
As BYU (9-3) kicked off practice in the morning at UNLV's Rebel Park, the Utes (9-3) practiced on the west side of town near Summerline at Bishop Gorman High School.
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham told media after practice he hoped the rivalry would remain a positive experience, and he said he had spoken with his players about not "fanning the flames" of the rivalry before Saturday's kickoff.
The advice lasted until the evening's dinner.