Josh Furlong

Utah's Terrance Brown goes for career-high 36 in gritty OT win over Weber State

Utah's Terrance Brown goes for career-high 36 in gritty OT win over Weber State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 7:29 p.m.

An in-state meeting against a sub-300 ranked team didn't go as planned for Alex Jensen's Runnin' Utes Saturday night.
Utah women's basketball pulls away in 2nd half to overwhelm Utah State

Utah women's basketball pulls away in 2nd half to overwhelm Utah State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 8:17 p.m.

Utah women's basketball jumped out to a hot start, with a complete team effort to take a 17-point lead at the end of the first quarter in the team's first road contest of the season against Utah State.
Playoff dreaming: BYU, Utah land high in first College Football Playoff rankings

Playoff dreaming: BYU, Utah land high in first College Football Playoff rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 6:19 p.m.

How would the Big 12 be viewed in the initial rankings of the season, especially as it relates to its opportunity to get multiple teams into a playoff that heavily favors teams from the Power Two conferences?
Runnin' Utes start Alex Jensen era off with win over San Jose State

Runnin' Utes start Alex Jensen era off with win over San Jose State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:55 p.m.

The product on the court wasn't perfect — it was the first game of the season after all — but the Alex Jensen era of college basketball started off on a positive note.
Otto, Hjelmstad lead Utah women's basketball in season-opening win over Sioux Falls

Otto, Hjelmstad lead Utah women's basketball in season-opening win over Sioux Falls

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 2:14 p.m.

A sing along of "Golden" by HUNTR/X and 6-7 hand gestures ran rampant at the Huntsman Center Monday afternoon to set the stage for the season-opener for Utah women's basketball.
'The hate is always louder': How Utah's Mana Carvalho turned a mistake into redemption

'The hate is always louder': How Utah's Mana Carvalho turned a mistake into redemption

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:02 a.m.

Few people see what takes place behind the scenes, where the "hate is always louder."
BYU climbs on bye week as Utah makes big jump in latest AP Top 25 rankings

BYU climbs on bye week as Utah makes big jump in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 12:13 p.m.

With ESPN "College GameDay" setting the stage Saturday, Utah showed up with the spotlight shinning bright.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Big 12 makes its move as ACC stumbles in Week 10

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Big 12 makes its move as ACC stumbles in Week 10

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:01 a.m.

As the College Football Playoff selection committee prepares to release its first rankings of the season this week, the Big 12 is making its push.
Mana Carvalho punt return TD seals No. 24 Utah's win over No. 17 Cincinnati

Mana Carvalho punt return TD seals No. 24 Utah's win over No. 17 Cincinnati

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 1:12 a.m.

Freshman returner Mana Carvalho had Rice-Eccles Stadium rocking late in the third quarter Saturday night.
Rece Davis: Saturday a 'desperation game' for Utah against Cincinnati

Rece Davis: Saturday a 'desperation game' for Utah against Cincinnati

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 5:15 p.m.

With two conference losses this season, Utah football's back is against the figurative wall.
Utah looks to avoid 'noise' of ESPN 'College GameDay,' Big 12 title game implications

Utah looks to avoid 'noise' of ESPN 'College GameDay,' Big 12 title game implications

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 9:04 a.m.

The two-day event brings fans of all teams alike together to celebrate one of the biggest games of the week in an entertaining atmosphere. But for the University of Utah, it's a complicated relationship.
Utah's diverse run game remains a key identity to its offensive success

Utah's diverse run game remains a key identity to its offensive success

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:32 a.m.

Starting running back Wayshawn Parker said he's been "failing Utah" a bit this season.
BYU inches up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns after blowout win

BYU inches up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns after blowout win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 12:29 p.m.

Facing a double-digit deficit to Iowa State on the road and not much going well to start the game — including losing star rusher LJ Martin — BYU had a decision.
ESPN 'College GameDay' returns to SLC for Utah's game against Cincinnati

ESPN 'College GameDay' returns to SLC for Utah's game against Cincinnati

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 11:05 a.m.

A Saturday night tilt with Big 12 title implications just got bigger.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Is a consolidation of powers happening at the top?

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Is a consolidation of powers happening at the top?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 10:01 a.m.

If you wanted some drama this weekend, it didn't necessarily come from the top teams ranked inside the Associated Press Top 25 ... at least as it relates to upsets.
Free Byrd: Freshman QB rushes for 151 as Utah rolls to 53-7 win over Colorado

Free Byrd: Freshman QB rushes for 151 as Utah rolls to 53-7 win over Colorado

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 12:53 a.m.

Utah's leading passer at the end of the first quarter was its punter.
Have inconsistent field goal attempts influenced Utah's 4th down decision making?

Have inconsistent field goal attempts influenced Utah's 4th down decision making?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 9:04 a.m.

A mere 6 points would have changed the game Saturday, but Utah opted to go for it on fourth down several times. Is that because of inconsistencies in kicking duties?
Devon Dampier 'got beat up,' opening door for Byrd Ficklin to possibly get first start

Devon Dampier 'got beat up,' opening door for Byrd Ficklin to possibly get first start

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 12:25 p.m.

Utah starting quarterback Devon Dampier was clearly hobbled late Saturday night.
With 2 conference losses, where does Utah football go from here?

With 2 conference losses, where does Utah football go from here?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 9:04 a.m.

With two Big 12 losses just four games into the conference slate, the path to a potential conference title got all the more difficult.
With a 7-0 record, BYU tops Big 12 with another jump in latest AP Top 25 rankings

With a 7-0 record, BYU tops Big 12 with another jump in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 12:15 p.m.

With rival Utah looking to get a vital stop on third-and-11 on their 22-yard line, BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier called his own number.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: In week of chaos, Ohio State looking like team to beat

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: In week of chaos, Ohio State looking like team to beat

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 10:01 a.m.

A Friday night upset sparked a weekend of chaos in college football.
'We're not happy': Costly decisions, errors mar Utah's hopes of a win over rival BYU

'We're not happy': Costly decisions, errors mar Utah's hopes of a win over rival BYU

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 11:24 p.m.

It's another instance this season in which Utah failed to get a win in a "big" game after blowing out every other opponent this season.
As newly-dubbed 'mayor,' John Henry Daley excelling and 'extremely happy' to be at Utah

As newly-dubbed 'mayor,' John Henry Daley excelling and 'extremely happy' to be at Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 9:04 a.m.

There are no participation trophies in Utah defensive end John Henry Daley's world.
Flipping the script: How Utah's offensive transformation has it one of the best in college

Flipping the script: How Utah's offensive transformation has it one of the best in college

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 1:04 p.m.

After a rebuilt system through the transfer portal and a turnover in coaching, the offense has produced at a high level, en route to averaging 39.5 points per game.
BYU moves up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns ahead of rivalry game

BYU moves up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns ahead of rivalry game

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 12:15 p.m.

BYU needed some late-game heroics, but the Cougars got it done in double overtime in Tucson to preserve an undefeated season and clinch a bowl game.