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Jason Beck, majority of Utah coaching staff, to follow Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

Jason Beck, majority of Utah coaching staff, to follow Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 4:08 p.m.

Less than 24 hours after a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, ushering in the Morgan Scalley era for the Utes with a win, Utah will be looking for a new offensive staff.
'We will be prepared': After bowl win, Utah's future immediately takes center stage

'We will be prepared': After bowl win, Utah's future immediately takes center stage

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:28 p.m.

Morgan Scalley passed his first test as Utah's head coach, and he did it with a multitude of distractions in the final week leading up to the Las Vegas Bowl.
Dampier sends No. 15 Utah out with 11th win in Las Vegas Bowl blowout over Nebraska

Dampier sends No. 15 Utah out with 11th win in Las Vegas Bowl blowout over Nebraska

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 6:46 p.m.

The New Year's Eve fireworks started hours earlier during the Las Vegas Bowl Wednesday.
As Morgan Scalley takes over the reins, Utah's focus is 'all about the game'

As Morgan Scalley takes over the reins, Utah's focus is 'all about the game'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 3:43 p.m.

As players and coaches milled around the team hotel just off the Las Vegas Strip, taking in all the fun and entertainment the bowl game presented them over the last week, few would recognize anything out of the ordinary.
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  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 9:55 a.m.

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.
From stepping down to moving on, Kyle Whittingham named head coach at Michigan

From stepping down to moving on, Kyle Whittingham named head coach at Michigan

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 8:37 p.m.

Michigan called and Kyle Whittingham answered.
Lani White ties career high as Utah women's basketball holds on to beat Arizona

Lani White ties career high as Utah women's basketball holds on to beat Arizona

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 2:31 p.m.

It was Lani White's world, and everybody was living in it.
Runnin' Utes top century mark for season first in blowout win over Eastern Washington

Runnin' Utes top century mark for season first in blowout win over Eastern Washington

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 8:49 p.m.

In the final nonconference game of the season, the Runnin' Utes left no doubt in a blowout win over a two-win Eastern Washington team at the Huntsman Center.
Keyonte George showing he's 'pretty freaking good' after 3rd straight 30-point night

Keyonte George showing he's 'pretty freaking good' after 3rd straight 30-point night

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 1:13 a.m.

Jazz head coach Will Hardy said Thursday night it's time for others to recognize his young guard has "gotten pretty good." In fact, he's tired of people explaining away George's recent successes.
'I'm in the transfer portal': Kyle Whittingham talks decision to step away as Utes head coach

'I'm in the transfer portal': Kyle Whittingham talks decision to step away as Utes head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 4:57 p.m.

Like much of his coaching career, Kyle Whittingham's back was against the wall Thursday afternoon.
Utah women's basketball earns 'ugly win' over UC Riverside ahead of Big 12 play

Utah women's basketball earns 'ugly win' over UC Riverside ahead of Big 12 play

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 11:12 p.m.

It was a forgettable first half of basketball Wednesday night at the Huntsman Center.
Corner Canyon's Eric Kjar named head football coach at Weber State

Corner Canyon's Eric Kjar named head football coach at Weber State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 10:03 a.m.

One of the most successful high school football coaches in the state of Utah is getting called up.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: An end of an era with Kyle Whittingham + Morgan Scalley named head coach

The Utah Checkdown podcast: An end of an era with Kyle Whittingham + Morgan Scalley named head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 11:48 a.m.

It was a busy week for Utah athletics last week, with multiple historic changes.
Mississippi State uses 20-2 run to pull away from Runnin' Utes in Salt Lake Showcase

Mississippi State uses 20-2 run to pull away from Runnin' Utes in Salt Lake Showcase

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:51 p.m.

The Bulldogs used a 20-2 run over a four-minute period to erase an otherwise strong Utah effort, and pulled away late to claim an 82-74 win at the Delta Center as part of the Salt Lake Showcase.
Utah names defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as program's new head coach

Utah names defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as program's new head coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 2:11 p.m.

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'

For those who knew him best, Kyle Whittingham 'just lives what he believes'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 10:12 a.m.

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

'It's going to be pretty exciting': Red Rocks provide glimpse into upcoming season

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 11:50 p.m.

As if anyone needed a reminder, the Red Rocks are pretty good at gymnastics.
'He's a legend': After 21 years, Utah's Kyle Whittingham to 'step down' as head coach

'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.

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

Utah women use strong 2nd quarter to pull away in blowout over Boise State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:47 p.m.

Lani White took the game into her own hands.
Why is the University of Utah partnering with a private equity firm for athletics?

Why is the University of Utah partnering with a private equity firm for athletics?

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 8:03 a.m.

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

University of Utah board approves private equity deal to support athletics department

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 11:44 a.m.

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

After 36-year career, Beth Launiere announces retirement as Utes volleyball coach

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 3:25 p.m.

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

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah in Vegas + looking ahead to 2026 and portal priorities

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 12:31 p.m.

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

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.

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

Missing out: BYU drops as Utah stays put in CFP, AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 11:22 a.m.

The rematch played out almost the same as the original this season.