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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.

For those who knew him best, Kyle Whittingham 'just lives what he believes'
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Though he's preached a culture of family over his more than two decades as head coach, few have gotten to see the personal side of Kyle Whittingham.

'It's going to be pretty exciting': Red Rocks provide glimpse into upcoming season
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 11:50 p.m. | Save Story
As if anyone needed a reminder, the Red Rocks are pretty good at gymnastics.

'One of the few guys who can be in the hall of fame at both schools:' Utah reacts to Kyle Whittingham stepping down
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Few people in the state of Utah know the impact Kyle Whittingham has had on the Beehive State better than current BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.

'He's a legend': After 21 years, Utah's Kyle Whittingham to 'step down' as head coach
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
No football coach at the University of Utah has done more, and had more success, than Kyle Whittingham.

Utah women use strong 2nd quarter to pull away in blowout over Boise State
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:47 p.m. | Save Story
Lani White took the game into her own hands.

Big 12 MBB power rankings: Arizona, Iowa State, Houston lead the way
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Welcome to the 2025-26 debut of the Hotline's Big 12 men's basketball power rankings, a weekly assessment of the conference using analytics and common sense.

Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Once the regular season ended, Utah football turned its efforts to retention of current players, while looking ahead to the 2026 recruiting class and an upcoming NCAA transfer portal period.

Why is the University of Utah partnering with a private equity firm for athletics?
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
It was natural to see the University of Utah's private equity deal as a short-term fix to a larger problem.

University of Utah board approves private equity deal to support athletics department
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Dec. 9 - 11:44 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah's board of trustees unanimously approved a measure to create a for-profit company in partnership with New York-based equity firm Otro Capital that could help infuse more than $500 million to the athletics department.

After 36-year career, Beth Launiere announces retirement as Utes volleyball coach
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
Over her 36-year tenure as head coach of the women's volleyball team at the University of Utah, Beth Launiere has become an icon of the sport.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah in Vegas + looking ahead to 2026 and portal priorities
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's bowl destination is set, with the Utes traveling to Las Vegas for an exhibition meeting with the Big Ten's Nebraska.

No. 15 Utah to play Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl on New Year's Eve
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Lady Luck hasn't been on Utah's side since 2017 in bowl games, but a trip to Sin City at the end of the month could have the Utes feeling lucky again.

Missing out: BYU drops as Utah stays put in CFP, AP Top 25 rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Dec. 7 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
The rematch played out almost the same as the original this season.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Champ weekend turned college football world upside down
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
In one weekend, the college football world was turned upside down.

CFP and Pac-12 legacy bowl projections: How will the committee handle Notre Dame and Miami?
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Dec. 6 - 11:44 p.m. | Save Story
Eight members of the former Pac-12 are bowl-eligible, with one headed to the playoff

Runnin' Utes pull away from Cal Baptist in win, but rebounding remains an issue
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Rebounding continues to be a thorn in Utah men's basketball's side this season.

NCAA volleyball: BYU, Utah fall in 5-set tournament openers
Sean Walker, KSL | 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.


