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'Football and cowboying:' How life as a cowboy makes Colton Swan the right fit as DC for Utah

'Football and cowboying:' How life as a cowboy makes Colton Swan the right fit as DC for Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Like any good cowboy, Colton Swan lived at the rodeo, where he became a decorated roper and earned a partial scholarship to Weber State. He also walked on to the football team and was eventually awarded a scholarship.
Wayshawn Parker is chasing 1,200 yards; Utah is measuring something bigger

Wayshawn Parker is chasing 1,200 yards; Utah is measuring something bigger

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wayshawn Parker finished 19 yards short of 1,000 last season, so he responded by moving the target further away.
Big 12 smacked by non-conference cancellations, creating challenge with CFP uncertainty

Big 12 smacked by non-conference cancellations, creating challenge with CFP uncertainty

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

With kickoffs across the Big 12 fast approaching, the conference absorbed yet another wallop — on the calendar, not the field.
Devon Dampier's connection with wide receivers already paying off in Utah's camp

Devon Dampier's connection with wide receivers already paying off in Utah's camp

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

That connection between Dampier and Utah's receivers will get extra attention this season with McGiven calling the shots on offense.
Unloading the notebook: Utah football's assistant coach availability

Unloading the notebook: Utah football's assistant coach availability

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah made each of its assistant coaches available following Wednesday's fall camp practice, providing updates from every position group after the Utes' first two practices.
BYU, Utah appear in preseason Coaches Poll Top 25

BYU, Utah appear in preseason Coaches Poll Top 25

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The college football season is almost here when the Top 25 polls for the preseason begin rolling out.
Wilner's AP preseason Top 25 ballot: Notre Dame is No. 1 followed by Texas, Oregon and Georgia

Wilner's AP preseason Top 25 ballot: Notre Dame is No. 1 followed by Texas, Oregon and Georgia

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 12:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ohio State is the betting favorite to win the 2026 college football national championship. Our pick: Notre Dame.
Unloading the notebook: Day one for Utah football fall camp

Unloading the notebook: Day one for Utah football fall camp

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 7:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football's first practice of fall camp offered little reason to make definitive personnel judgments.
A day in the life of Morgan Scalley, and what it says about his vision for Utah football

A day in the life of Morgan Scalley, and what it says about his vision for Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

To Morgan Scalley, no point is too small to the overall operation, though he entrusts all around him to fulfill their role without reproach. That much was clear spending a day with the new head coach.
Utah knows its QB1, fall camp will further define what comes next for Byrd Ficklin

Utah knows its QB1, fall camp will further define what comes next for Byrd Ficklin

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 11:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Byrd Ficklin is one of the most productive backup quarterbacks in the country—and too explosive to spend every meaningful Saturday waiting for Dampier to leave the field.
Utah football's player-development standard now belongs to Morgan Scalley

Utah football's player-development standard now belongs to Morgan Scalley

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 11:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football will open fall camp on Aug. 3 carrying a player-development reputation built over years and years that Morgan Scalley must now maintain.
Missing rushing goal 'set that fire' under Wayshawn Parker, and now he's out to prove it

Missing rushing goal 'set that fire' under Wayshawn Parker, and now he's out to prove it

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wayshawn Parker ended the season 19 yards short of his mark, finishing with 981 rushing yards, six touchdowns and averaging 6.6 yards per carry.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Previewing a Black Friday night game against West Virginia

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Previewing a Black Friday night game against West Virginia

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of the 2026 season, we conclude the scheduling series preview with a look at West Virginia.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Monster takes over the Big 12 + takeaways; a look at TCU football

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Monster takes over the Big 12 + takeaways; a look at TCU football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 concluded its media days last week, previewing the upcoming 2026 football season.
Healthy and hungry, Devon Dampier looking to take Utah football to new heights

Healthy and hungry, Devon Dampier looking to take Utah football to new heights

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Devon Dampier approached game days late in the season, it was difficult to even get out of bed.
BYU's Sitake, Utah's Scalley continue calls for softer, gentler rivalry based on 'mutual respect'

BYU's Sitake, Utah's Scalley continue calls for softer, gentler rivalry based on 'mutual respect'

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even while leading two different sides of a heated rivalry, BYU's Kalani Sitake and Utah's Morgan Scalley agree on several things — including the need to bring a gentler, civil tone to "one of the best rivalries in the country."
Same feel, new energy: Morgan Scalley ignites 'new era' of Utah football

Same feel, new energy: Morgan Scalley ignites 'new era' of Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley is simply himself. That much was apparent in his first Big 12 media day appearance as a new head coach.
'Nothing but the utmost respect': Scalley's deep relationship with Big 12 coaches includes recruiting one to Utah

'Nothing but the utmost respect': Scalley's deep relationship with Big 12 coaches includes recruiting one to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 8:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley has spent his whole life at the University of Utah, from its shadow as a former football and rugby star at nearby Highland High.
Is the Big 12 short-sighted in title naming rights deal with Monster Energy?

Is the Big 12 short-sighted in title naming rights deal with Monster Energy?

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Big 12 positions itself as a "global" conference, it signed over a major portion of its naming rights ahead of the upcoming college football season, commissioner Brett Yormark announced Tuesday.