In this classic ‘gentlemen’s bet’, the Pope has agreed to read the Book of Mormon if BYU beats Notre Dame. President Nelson has subsequently agreed to move to Vatican City so they can play Scrabble more often.

“I always kick his butt in scrabble so I’m confident that my Cougars will do the same,” President Nelson told the Alternate Universe.

Initially, the two spiritual powerhouses agreed to bet some doctrinal principles on the game. According to reports, the Pope was willing to give up infant baptism if President Nelson would put Temple Marriages on the table. Both Francis and Nelson agreed betting doctrines of their religions was a terrible idea.

Once the news broke of the bet, Pope Francis addressed the two people who knew how American Football works in Italy by saying:

“We’ll see how BYU’s three man front handles our rushing attack. If we can beat them on the line of scrimmage, our play action pass should be able to work and our receivers should fly past those shallow safeties. I mean uhhh…may God bless both teams with health and strength.”

President Nelson also had fighting words for his opponent

“Whoosh Kevin! Wait, is that what we’re supposed to say?”

Regardless of what sporting event President Nelson thinks he’s at, we all know that he’ll have a good time and that’s what matters.