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NCAA volleyball: BYU, Utah fall in 5-set tournament openers

NCAA volleyball: BYU, Utah fall in 5-set tournament openers

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU women's volleyball's stay in a 14th consecutive NCAA Tournament was cut short for a second straight year Thursday evening.
Collin Klein hired as Kansas State coach after Chris Klieman's retirement

Collin Klein hired as Kansas State coach after Chris Klieman's retirement

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas State hired former quarterback and current Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein as its coach Thursday night, moving quickly to fill its opening one day after Chris Klieman's abrupt retirement following seven seasons leading the Wildcats.
Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the Bears

Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the Bears

Josh Dubow, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 4 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

California has hired Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, bringing the former Golden Bears player and assistant back as the head coach.
Aggies women's volleyball outlast Volunteers, win in NCAA tourney for 1st time since 2001

Aggies women's volleyball outlast Volunteers, win in NCAA tourney for 1st time since 2001

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The drought is over. It's been an unforgettable season for Utah State's volleyball program and it will continue for at least another day.
Poor first half leads to first loss of season for Utah State against South Florida

Poor first half leads to first loss of season for Utah State against South Florida

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A poor first half was the Aggies undoing Thursday at the Yuengling Center in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Freshman Avery Hjelmstad goes for 22 as Utah beats Colorado State on the road

Freshman Avery Hjelmstad goes for 22 as Utah beats Colorado State on the road

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Facing a 3-point deficit late in the third quarter, freshman Avery Hjelmstad spotted up in the corner and drained a quick 3-pointer to tie up the game against Colorado State.
Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball

Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hamlin had 14 points and two rebounds Wednesday, including the game-winning jumper as time expired to help BYU women's basketball hold on for a 56-54 win over Washington State and improve to 8-1.
Utah football mailbag: What if Whittingham stays, Lane Kiffin vs. reporter, proper retirement news dumping, and more

Utah football mailbag: What if Whittingham stays, Lane Kiffin vs. reporter, proper retirement news dumping, and more

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The deadline for Whittingham to decide if he will coach in 2026 is Friday
BYU's Kalani Sitake as coach of the year highlights All-Big 12 honors

BYU's Kalani Sitake as coach of the year highlights All-Big 12 honors

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 10th-year head coach of his alma mater was named Big 12 Coach of the Year, the conference announced Thursday morning. Running back LJ Martin was also named Big 12 offensive player of the year, and true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier took league offensive freshman of the year honors.
An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress

An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress

Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

An effort to regulate college sports backed by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic organization and the White House has faltered in Congress, with opponents raising concerns over the wide-reaching power it gives the NCAA and its most powerful programs.
Day after signing 1st 5-star recruit, Utah football flips state's No. 1 player

Day after signing 1st 5-star recruit, Utah football flips state's No. 1 player

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A day after signing the first-ever five-star recruit in program history, Utah football added to its 2026 recruiting class Thursday after the No. 1-rated player in the state of Utah.
Dukes for Duke: No. 19 James Madison's CFP hopes could hinge on Blue Devils winning ACC

Dukes for Duke: No. 19 James Madison's CFP hopes could hinge on Blue Devils winning ACC

Mike Barber, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

a game with a potential impact reaching all the way across the country to the Dukes' campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Utah Valley men's basketball falls short despite multiple comeback attempts

Utah Valley men's basketball falls short despite multiple comeback attempts

Nathan Dunn for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley basketball fell to San Diego State 77-66 despite having multiple comeback attempts fall short.
Our (final) Pac-12 bowl projections: Oregon to host CFP game, USC to the Alamo

Our (final) Pac-12 bowl projections: Oregon to host CFP game, USC to the Alamo

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The most anticipated weekend of the college football season is fast approaching, with Championship Saturday followed by Selection Sunday.
Changing face of college football results in blue-chip prospects making some surprising choices

Changing face of college football results in blue-chip prospects making some surprising choices

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The changing landscape of college football means the nation's premier recruits are no longer signing with the same handful of programs.
'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist

'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa poured in 22 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Keba Keita added a career-high at BYU with 22 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks.
Mendenhall highlights 2026 recruiting class of 17 signees for Aggies

Mendenhall highlights 2026 recruiting class of 17 signees for Aggies

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attracting high school talent at the local and regional levels is a pillar to Bronco Mendenhall's recruiting approach as a college football coach.
Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class

Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars inked 18 players to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period, though that number did not include elite quarterback recruit Ryder Lyons.
Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement Wednesday after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run that included a Big 12 championship three years ago and a bowl trip every season but one.
Mississippi AD, players and state official say Kiffin's account about his departure is inaccurate

Mississippi AD, players and state official say Kiffin's account about his departure is inaccurate

Eric Olson, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter, members of the football team and even the state's top public safety officer are challenging the veracity of Lane Kiffin's portrayal of the events surrounding his departure for LSU.