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No love between UW and BYU: The series’ five most memorable matchups

The Huskies and BYU resume their rivalry that began in 1984, when the teams finished in the top two in the national polls.

The Washington-Brigham Young football rivalry began a year before the teams had ever played against each other.

The competition after the 1984 season was settled by the media and the coaches.

At stake was a national title, when champions were decided by polls.

BYU was No. 1 entering the Holiday Bowl, which it won 24-17 over a mediocre Michigan team that finished 6-6. Even though the Cougars were undefeated, they did not have a win over a team that finished in the top 20.