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Rivals BYU, Utah ready for The Holy War in Sin City

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2015, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Colorado, in Salt Lake City. Utah plays BYU in the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday. (Rick Bowmer, File/Associated Press)

The Las Vegas Bowl has taken on a new moniker: The Holy War in Sin City.

Longtime rivals BYU and No. 20 Utah will meet in the postseason for the first time on Saturday with an eye on finishing on a high note. Both programs ended the season on a dour note despite posting nine wins.