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Paul Wiggin, College Football Hall of Famer and former coach, dies at 91
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 14 - 8:19 p.m. | Save Story
Paul Wiggin, the former Stanford and Cleveland Browns star who was on the losing end of "The Play" coaching star quarterback John Elway and the Cardinal, died Friday. He was 91.
Utah State's identity takes shape as it enters conference play
Mark Greenwood for KSL | Posted Dec. 14 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State enters conference play with a 9-1 record and several trends.
Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, AP source says
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 14 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
The firm hired by Michigan to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham and Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Mississippi State uses 20-2 run to pull away from Runnin' Utes in Salt Lake Showcase
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 11:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Bulldogs used a 20-2 run over a four-minute period to erase an otherwise strong Utah effort, and pulled away late to claim an 82-74 win at the Delta Center as part of the Salt Lake Showcase.
Williams throws 4 TD passes and Washington has 5 INTs in 38-10 rout of Boise State in LA Bowl
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:59 p.m. | Save Story
Demond Williams Jr. threw three of his four touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Washington had five interceptions as the Huskies kicked off bowl season with a 38-10 victory over Boise State in the LA Bowl. Denzel Boston made a 78-yard TD catch for Washington's first score before Dezmen Roebuck, Raiden Vines-Bright and Quentin Moore caught TD passes for the Huskies in the school's fourth victory in its last five bowl games. Coach Jedd Fisch's Huskies had no players opt out of bowl participation from their solid Big Ten roster, and it showed in their overwhelming performance against the Mountain West champion Broncos.
Burries scores 28 points as No. 1 Arizona rallies from halftime deficit to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 10:57 p.m. | Save Story
Brayden Burries scored 28 points, 20 of those coming during a 14-minute second-half flurry, and No. 1 Arizona roared back from its first halftime deficit of the season to beat No. 12 Alabama 96-75.
No. 10 Cougars cruise to 6th straight win, beat UC Riverside at home
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Dec. 13 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
No "Cardiac Cougs" or late game-winners Saturday night, BYU fans. Not that anyone was complaining.
Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player
Everett Merrill, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football's most prestigious award since its inception in 1935. Mendoza beat Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.
Utah State holds off Illinois State for neutral-site win
Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal | Posted Dec. 13 - 6:59 p.m. | Save Story
There were some slams by both teams Saturday afternoon at the Delta Center, but in crunch time it was a pair of layups that provided the Aggies just what they needed in a tight finish against the Redbirds.
Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player
Everett Merrill, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 6:53 p.m. | Save Story
Fernando Mendoza, the enthusiastic quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football's most prestigious award since its inception in 1935.
Horvath to Heidenreich on 4th-and-goal leads No. 22 Navy to a 17-16 win over Army
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 13 - 6:39 p.m. | Save Story
Blake Horvath to Eli Heidenreich.
Michigan expands investigation after firing Sherrone Moore, AP source says
Larry Lage, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
The law firm hired by the University of Michigan to investigate former football coach Sherrone Moore's relationship with a staffer will continue its probe of the program and is prepared to expand its inquiry throughout the athletic department, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Azzi Fudd leads No. 1 UConn's 79-51 rout of 16th-ranked USC with JuJu Watkins looking on
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
Azzi Fudd scored 17 points and No. 1 UConn routed 16th-ranked Southern California 79-51 on Saturday, snapping the Trojans' 20-game home winning streak with their best player on the bench watching.
BYU women close nonconference by tying program best 11-1 start. How did the other 3 finish?
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:26 p.m. | Save Story
Olivia Hamlin went for 20 points for a second-straight game, and Kambree Barber added 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two assists as BYU improved to 11-1.
Morgan Scalley promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at Utah, succeeding Whittingham
John Coon, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Morgan Scalley has been promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach at Utah. He succeeds Kyle Whittingham, who announced Friday he would step down after 21 seasons. Scalley will take over after No. 15 Utah plays Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on December 31. He's been the defensive coordinator under Whittingham for 10 seasons and has been a part of the Utah coaching staff since 2007. Scalley played safety for Utah from 2001 to 2004, helping the Utes to an undefeated season as a senior.
Oscar Cluff scores 22, Braden Smith reaches new milestone as No. 6 Purdue beats Marquette 79-59
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 2:13 p.m. | Save Story
Oscar Cluff made all nine of his shots and finished with a season-high 22 points, and Braden Smith reached another milestone with 10 more assists Saturday to lead No. 6 Purdue past Marquette 79-59.
Utah names defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as program's new head coach
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
After more than two decades, Utah football will have a new coach calling the shots.
Brazile leads No. 17 Arkansas to 93-86 win over No. 16 Texas Tech in rematch of Sweet 16 game
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
Trevon Brazile scored 18 of his 24 points after halftime and finished with 10 rebounds as No. 17 Arkansas overcame No. 16 Texas Tech 93-86 on Saturday in a rematch of a Sweet 16 game in last season's NCAA Tournament.
Ugochukwu scores career-high 23, leads No. 9 Michigan State over Penn State 76-72
Travis Johnson, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 13 - 12:43 p.m. | Save Story
Divine Ugochukwu scored a career-high 23 points and No. 9 Michigan State overcame a sloppy performance to beat Penn State 76-72 on Saturday.
