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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.
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.
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.
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.
Utah signs first-ever 5-star recruit as team adds 15 as part of 2026 recruiting class

Utah signs first-ever 5-star recruit as team adds 15 as part of 2026 recruiting class

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A little more than five months later, Kelvin Obot put pen to paper and moved his commitment to an official signing with Utah, becoming the first-ever five star recruit signed by Utah.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: The future of Whittingham and Utah football + Signing Day updates

The Utah Checkdown podcast: The future of Whittingham and Utah football + Signing Day updates

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Utah prepares for an eventual bowl game at the end of the month, the future of the program hangs in the balance.
Cal guards combine for 48 points to pull away late from Runnin' Utes

Cal guards combine for 48 points to pull away late from Runnin' Utes

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Guards Dai Dai Ames and Justin Pippen, the son of Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen, were simply too much to handle Tuesday night.
BYU stays put, Utah drops again in penultimate College Football Playoff rankings

BYU stays put, Utah drops again in penultimate College Football Playoff rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 5:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The biggest news surrounding BYU this week had nothing to do with what takes place on the field, or its upcoming rematch with Texas Tech on Saturday in the Big 12 title game.
BYU stays put for another week in latest AP Top 25 as Utah drops again

BYU stays put for another week in latest AP Top 25 as Utah drops again

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU punched its ticket to the Big 12 championship game over the weekend and kept a shot at a College Football Playoff appearance alive.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State win highlights entertaining rivalry weekend

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ohio State win highlights entertaining rivalry weekend

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

As far as rivalry weekend went, it lived up to the hype.
Kyle Whittingham on the clock after Utah misses out on Big 12 title game

Kyle Whittingham on the clock after Utah misses out on Big 12 title game

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

By virtue of Arizona's 23-7 win over Arizona State Friday night, the University of Utah has been eliminated from contention for the Big 12 championship game.
Kansas' Jalon Daniels throws 3 picks as No. 13 Utah pulls away for 10-win season

Kansas' Jalon Daniels throws 3 picks as No. 13 Utah pulls away for 10-win season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 28 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas had all the momentum.
Game Center: No. 13 Utah at Kansas

Game Center: No. 13 Utah at Kansas

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Follow along as the No. 13 Utah Utes take on the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
Brown hits go-ahead free throws as Runnin' Utes bounce back with narrow win over Ole Miss

Brown hits go-ahead free throws as Runnin' Utes bounce back with narrow win over Ole Miss

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 12:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alex Jensen has at least one thing to be thankful for this year.
Suli Davis' 26 kills lift No. 24 BYU women's volleyball to 5-set win over Utah

Suli Davis' 26 kills lift No. 24 BYU women's volleyball to 5-set win over Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis poured in 26 kills, nine digs and two assists as No. 24 BYU women's volleyball held off rival Utah, 25-23, 16-25, 25-23, 15-25, 15-10 Wednesday night.
Pick Six Previews: Utah with the decisive advantage in road test against Kansas

Pick Six Previews: Utah with the decisive advantage in road test against Kansas

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over the last four games, Utah is lighting up the scoreboard with an average 51 points per game and an insane 340 rushing yards per game.
Poor shooting, turnovers doom Runnin' Utes in double-digit loss to Grand Canyon

Poor shooting, turnovers doom Runnin' Utes in double-digit loss to Grand Canyon

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 12:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Grand Canyon used an 11-3 run to open the game, built up a 12-point lead in the opening minutes of the second half, and maintained to secure a 68-58 win in a game the Antelopes controlled from start to finish.
Miami jumps Utah in latest College Football Playoff rankings as BYU stays put

Miami jumps Utah in latest College Football Playoff rankings as BYU stays put

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The biggest question entering the fourth College Football Playoff rankings of the season was how the selection committee would treat Utah after a narrow, come-from-behind win over a five-win Kansas State team Saturday.