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How BYU DT Justin Kirkland transformed his body for one last go with No. 14 Cougars

How BYU DT Justin Kirkland transformed his body for one last go with No. 14 Cougars

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 14th-ranked Cougars will open the 2026 campaign against FCS Utah Tech (6 p.m. MT, ESPN+), which is a game the the Roy High grad knows well. Four years ago,
Kickoff approaches for LSU but answers on eligibility chaos remain elusive

Kickoff approaches for LSU but answers on eligibility chaos remain elusive

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 5:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the season's opening kickoff drew ever closer Friday, attorneys at LSU and the Southeastern Conference studied next moves in a spiraling eligibility crisis that boils down to a question that once seemed simple but isn't anymore: Should players who have been on pro rosters be able to play college sports?
Pick Six Previews: As a Big 12 favorite, BYU to score big against outmatched Utah Tech

Pick Six Previews: As a Big 12 favorite, BYU to score big against outmatched Utah Tech

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

This is a "pick-your-score" type game for BYU. The starters will rush out to a big lead, and then it's up to the coaches on how much work the backups and reserves get here.
Utah football showcases versatility, depth in season-opening win over Idaho

Utah football showcases versatility, depth in season-opening win over Idaho

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

LaMarcus Bell finished with a team-high 87 rushing yards on seven carries on a night where Utah put up 633 total yards on offense. It all amounted to Utah putting up its seventh all-time leading total yards in a game in school history.
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

Brett Martel, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 3:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

LSU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case. East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden issued his ruling the night before LSU was due to submit its 105-man roster to the Southeastern Conference, which last week announced heavy potential punishment for teams that bring in ex-pros. The ruling clears the way for LSU to list some former NFL players on its roster. How many games they might be eligible to play remains to be seen.
Takeaways from Utah's win over Idaho: Dampier delivers, depth shines in Scalley's home debut

Takeaways from Utah's win over Idaho: Dampier delivers, depth shines in Scalley's home debut

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 12:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

It did not take long for Morgan Scalley's Utah squad to make a strong impression tonight.
Wayshawn Parker goes for career-high 3 TDs as No. 21 Utah rolls past FCS Idaho

Wayshawn Parker goes for career-high 3 TDs as No. 21 Utah rolls past FCS Idaho

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 12:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah running back Wayshawn Parker promised a bigger season after narrowly missing out on 1,000 rushing yards last season. It's safe to say he's taking his own advice.
Colorado QB Julian Lewis leads touchdown drive with 42 seconds left in 14-13 win over Georgia Tech

Colorado QB Julian Lewis leads touchdown drive with 42 seconds left in 14-13 win over Georgia Tech

Maura Carey, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 3 - 11:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Colorado freshman quarterback Julian Lewis hit tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown with 42 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, lifting the Buffaloes to a last-minute, 14-13 win against Georgia Tech on Thursday night in the season opener.
Fans optimistic as Utah opens 2026 college football season

Fans optimistic as Utah opens 2026 college football season

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 3 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Utah Utes took on Idaho in the football team's season opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium, fans expressed optimism about the 2026 season.
Pac-12 football returns 4 years after exodus nearly sent the conference to extinction

Pac-12 football returns 4 years after exodus nearly sent the conference to extinction

John Marshall, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pac-12 is back. More than four years after a mass exodus threatened the future of the conference, the Pac-12 returns to the football field this weekend. Oregon State and Washington State are the two holdovers from the previous version of the conference and they're being joined by six new schools. The conference has a new media rights deal that will show all of its football games on linear TV and "flex" scheduling the final week of the regular season will be designed to enhance its College Football Playoff chances. The Pac-12 football season kicks off Thursday with newcomer Fresno State playing at No. 14 Southern California.
Michael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation

Michael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 3 - 4:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has resigned, ending the tenure of an immediate hire in Bill Belichick's NFL-to-college coaching transition who had been on on paid administrative leave as the subject of a school investigation.
NCAA eligibility court fights are focused on football. Basketball lurks with its own uncertainties

NCAA eligibility court fights are focused on football. Basketball lurks with its own uncertainties

Aaron Beard, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Malone has gone from winning an NBA championship in his head-coaching career to throwing himself fully into a new world of leading a blueblood college basketball program at North Carolina.
Pick Six Previews: Utah season-opener a fresh look and a safe win

Pick Six Previews: Utah season-opener a fresh look and a safe win

VideoBrett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho's inability to slow a dual-threat quarterback means Dampier (and Byrd Ficklin) should be running wild here; Utah has the clear advantage on both sides of the ball.
KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 1 of college football

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 1 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
NCAA clears University of Cincinnati of wrongdoing in Brendan Sorsby gambling investigation

NCAA clears University of Cincinnati of wrongdoing in Brendan Sorsby gambling investigation

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NCAA has cleared the University of Cincinnati of any wrongdoing in its investigation of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
College football coaching changes put Kiffin, Whittingham, Sumrall and others in new places

College football coaching changes put Kiffin, Whittingham, Sumrall and others in new places

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 3:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

College football's coaching carousel was a doozy last winter, spinning wildly and putting some new faces in new places.
Pac-12 football returns 4 years after exodus nearly sent the conference to extinction

Pac-12 football returns 4 years after exodus nearly sent the conference to extinction

John Marshall, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pac-12 is back. More than four years after a mass exodus threatened the future of the conference, the Pac-12 returns to the football field this weekend. Oregon State and Washington State are the two holdovers from the previous version of the conference and they're being joined by six new schools. The conference has a new media rights deal that will show all of its football games on linear TV and "flex" scheduling the final week of the regular season will be designed to enhance its College Football Playoff chances. The Pac-12 football season kicks off Thursday with newcomer Fresno State playing at No. 14 Southern California.
How has Oregon transfer Roger Saleapaga adapted to BYU? Cougars named him a captain

How has Oregon transfer Roger Saleapaga adapted to BYU? Cougars named him a captain

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saleapaga, who graduated from Orem High before spending two seasons at Oregon, will find himself in the spotlight when BYU kicks off the 2026 season Saturday against Utah Tech.
RB Aneyas Williams ready to make long-awaited 1st college start as No. 4 Notre Dame faces Wisconsin

RB Aneyas Williams ready to make long-awaited 1st college start as No. 4 Notre Dame faces Wisconsin

Curt Rallo, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 10:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams spent his first two college seasons waiting for a chance to prove himself. Then last winter, he had right elbow surgery and considered transferring.
Judge rejects NCAA bid to dismiss order, clearing Missouri's Webb to play just over 24 hours later

Judge rejects NCAA bid to dismiss order, clearing Missouri's Webb to play just over 24 hours later

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz was in the midst of a 10-minute teleconference with reporters Wednesday when he learned that a St. Louis County judge had denied the NCAA's motion to dismiss a temporary restraining order, clearing defensive tackle Sterling Webb to play for the 25th-ranked Tigers this season.