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In final football AP Top 25 ranking of season, BYU and Utah finish inside top 15

In final football AP Top 25 ranking of season, BYU and Utah finish inside top 15

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A "people's national championship" is good, but all are striving to lift up the College Football Playoff trophy in the end.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Indiana caps off storybook season, earns No. 1 final ranking

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Indiana caps off storybook season, earns No. 1 final ranking

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was one of the greatest sports stories as Indiana football went from irrelevant to national champions in a two-year period.
Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape

Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football has turned its efforts to retention of current players, while looking ahead to the 2026 recruiting class and the NCAA transfer portal period.
Breaking down the transfer portal winners and losers in the West

Breaking down the transfer portal winners and losers in the West

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The portal game typically begins with retaining your starting quarterback, or finding a proven replacement.
Terrence Brown scores 26 as Runnin' Utes defeat Horned Frogs for first Big 12 win

Terrence Brown scores 26 as Runnin' Utes defeat Horned Frogs for first Big 12 win

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Terrence Brown took the game into his own hands.
Holy Score: After near-miss in 2025, Utah is well positioned for success in post-Whittingham era

Holy Score: After near-miss in 2025, Utah is well positioned for success in post-Whittingham era

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most schools hope to escape college football's roiling, unpredictable offseason with one capable quarterback. Utah emerged from the fray with two.
Utah women go cold in double-digit loss to No. 18 Baylor at home

Utah women go cold in double-digit loss to No. 18 Baylor at home

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 18 Baylor was ultimately too much, and Utah couldn't find a consistent rhythm on the offensive side of the ball, en route to a win on Utah's home court.
Former Utes safety Eric Weddle named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame

Former Utes safety Eric Weddle named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

For just the second time in program history, the University of Utah will have a college football Hall of Fame player.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Devon Dampier's decision + stepping back on Whittingham saga

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Devon Dampier's decision + stepping back on Whittingham saga

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Devon Dampier made his decision on his future public Tuesday.
Utes QB, Las Vegas Bowl MVP Devon Dampier announces return to Utah

Utes QB, Las Vegas Bowl MVP Devon Dampier announces return to Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The star Utah quarterback remained uncommitted in the immediacy of the 2025 season finale, though he never entered his name into the transfer portal.
Patrick Kinahan: Utah's transfer losses to Michigan could include top recruit

Patrick Kinahan: Utah's transfer losses to Michigan could include top recruit

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Access to considerable resources is aiding Kyle Whittingham's intent to stockpile his Michigan roster with talent, including taking multiple starters from Utah.
Hannah Flippen returns as SLC becomes home to new pro softball team, Utah Talons

Hannah Flippen returns as SLC becomes home to new pro softball team, Utah Talons

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah softball great Hannah Flippen is coming back home to campus.
Red Rocks bounce back, earn season-high score to win 'Best of Utah' meet

Red Rocks bounce back, earn season-high score to win 'Best of Utah' meet

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 11:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a disappointing performance on beam Saturday in the Sprouts Collegiate Quad meet, head coach Carly Dockendorf knew she needed to make some adjustments.
A sold-out Huntsman Center crowd is 'just different' for Runnin' Utes efforts

A sold-out Huntsman Center crowd is 'just different' for Runnin' Utes efforts

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 1:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

It wasn't tough to spot the difference Saturday night in what was a sold-out Huntsman Center.
Saunders goes for 24 as No. 9 BYU holds off rival Utah for first road rivalry win since 2021

Saunders goes for 24 as No. 9 BYU holds off rival Utah for first road rivalry win since 2021

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 12:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Saunders scored 17 of his 24 points to go with 14 rebounds in the second half, and Robert Wright III added 23 points and six assists as No. 9 BYU held off Utah 89-84.
Avery Neff earns first career 10.0; Red Rocks stumble in Sprouts Collegiate Quad meet

Avery Neff earns first career 10.0; Red Rocks stumble in Sprouts Collegiate Quad meet

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Red Rocks opened up the afternoon meet with three falls on beam, immediately taking the 10-time national champions out of contention early in a highly entertaining meet.
Rivalry rings true as No. 9 BYU heads to Utah with 11-game winning streak

Rivalry rings true as No. 9 BYU heads to Utah with 11-game winning streak

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Now that I've experienced it, you just want to go up there and beat those guys," BYU coach Kevin Young said before the No. 9 Cougars' 267th all-time meeting with rival Utah.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Scalley preaches the gospel of Utah football + portal updates

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Scalley preaches the gospel of Utah football + portal updates

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley was officially introduced as the new head coach of Utah football on Tuesday, and he delivered a passionate vision of the future.
Utah women go scoreless over last 5 minutes, hold on to defeat Kansas

Utah women go scoreless over last 5 minutes, hold on to defeat Kansas

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

For about 15 minutes of game time, the Utah women's basketball team was the best on the court, hitting multiple 3-pointers to build up a 12-point lead over Kansas.