Josh Furlong

Utah 'not satisfied' with its offense as it searches for solutions

Utah 'not satisfied' with its offense as it searches for solutions

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 9:42 a.m.

A year removed from averaging 466.9 yards (17th in FBS) and scoring 38.6 points per game, Utah's offensive production has fallen off a figurative cliff.
Utah's 'suffocating' defense leaves opponents gasping for air

Utah's 'suffocating' defense leaves opponents gasping for air

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 25 - 10:14 a.m.

The Bruins entered the game averaging 270.3 rushing yards per game as the third-best rushing team in the country, but the Utes defense had other plans.
Utes move up to No. 10 in latest AP Top 25 after defensive win

Utes move up to No. 10 in latest AP Top 25 after defensive win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 12:13 p.m.

Defense wins championships, or at least that's what Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham is counting on this season.
Josh Furlong AP Top 25: Washington makes a case for best team in country

Josh Furlong AP Top 25: Washington makes a case for best team in country

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 10:01 a.m.

Is Washington good enough to be the No. 1 team in the country?
'Go choke them out': Utah's defense smothers UCLA in 14-7 win for No. 11 Utes

'Go choke them out': Utah's defense smothers UCLA in 14-7 win for No. 11 Utes

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 6:19 p.m.

What No. 11 Utah lacked on offense, it certainly made up for on defense Saturday afternoon in the first conference game of the season against No. 22 UCLA.
With improved defense, No. 11 Utah looking for better showing against No. 22 UCLA

With improved defense, No. 11 Utah looking for better showing against No. 22 UCLA

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 6:23 p.m.

Utah's defense is ready for a do over.
KSL.com BOLD prep football player of the week: Skyridge's Jackson Stevens

KSL.com BOLD prep football player of the week: Skyridge's Jackson Stevens

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 9:01 a.m.

Three months later, Jackson Stevens enrolled at the very school that ended his dream his junior season.
The best is yet to come, but how long can Utah's offense wait?

The best is yet to come, but how long can Utah's offense wait?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 1:04 p.m.

There comes a point where you have to judge Utah's offense by what it has, though, even while projecting to the future.
Utes move up to No. 11 in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Utes move up to No. 11 in latest AP Top 25 rankings

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

The season is still young, but resume-building never takes a week off.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: In chaotic week, there are more questions than answers

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: In chaotic week, there are more questions than answers

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 10:01 a.m.

It's always the week you least suspect that provides the most entertainment and drama.
No. 12 Utah overwhelms Weber State in 31-7 win to wrap up nonconference play

No. 12 Utah overwhelms Weber State in 31-7 win to wrap up nonconference play

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 4:07 p.m.

The Utes wasted little time putting distance on Weber State in the second half.
Review: Utah gymnastics coach did not engage in 'severe, pervasive' abuse

Review: Utah gymnastics coach did not engage in 'severe, pervasive' abuse

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 4:22 p.m.

University of Utah gymnastics coach Tom Farden did not engage in "any severe, pervasive or egregious acts" toward his student-athletes, according to an outside review.
From a 'Madden' moment to 'not good enough' play, Utes run game developing

From a 'Madden' moment to 'not good enough' play, Utes run game developing

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 10:27 a.m.

At Utah, playing physical and picking up chunk yards is just as important as pass protection and keeping the quarterback upright.
Have You Seen This? Wilson-to-Wilson connection results in amazing TD catch

Have You Seen This? Wilson-to-Wilson connection results in amazing TD catch

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 3:31 p.m.

The New York Jets thought they finally had their quarterback to lead them to the Super Bowl.
Adding Utah, other 4 Corner schools was a 'dream scenario' for Big 12's Brett Yormark

Adding Utah, other 4 Corner schools was a 'dream scenario' for Big 12's Brett Yormark

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 10:32 a.m.

When the contract was signed in May 2015 as part of a home-and-home series, it was a way for Utah to bolster its nonconference schedule.
Utes stay put at No. 12 in latest AP Top 25; 8 teams ranked from Pac-12

Utes stay put at No. 12 in latest AP Top 25; 8 teams ranked from Pac-12

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 12:18 p.m.

There are only two programs in the country with two wins against Power Five opponents through Week 2: Colorado and Utah.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Texas is back ... like, really; USC looks unstoppable

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Texas is back ... like, really; USC looks unstoppable

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 10:01 a.m.

Before we get too crazy, it's a good reminder that the season is only two weeks old, but Texas is legit back this time.
When Utah needed a 'hot hand,' Nate Johnson stepped up and delivered

When Utah needed a 'hot hand,' Nate Johnson stepped up and delivered

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 8:16 p.m.

Nothing worked in the first half, and Utah had only 3 points to show for its efforts at the halftime break.
Nate Johnson leads No. 12 Utah to come-from-behind win over Baylor

Nate Johnson leads No. 12 Utah to come-from-behind win over Baylor

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 3:11 p.m.

The nightmare existed on the field in Utah's first road test of the 2023 season against future conference opponent Baylor.
Micah Bernard out for season after suffering off-the-field injury

Micah Bernard out for season after suffering off-the-field injury

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 2:23 p.m.

The injury bug continues for Utah football.
Utah's run game was 'disappointing,' but there's optimism for a rebound performance

Utah's run game was 'disappointing,' but there's optimism for a rebound performance

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 6 - 10:26 a.m.

The lack of production in the run game remained a nagging area of focus for Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, who described it in one word as "disappointing" Monday.
Former BYU coach Jeff Judkins returns to Utah as assistant on Lynne Roberts' staff

Former BYU coach Jeff Judkins returns to Utah as assistant on Lynne Roberts' staff

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 12:37 p.m.

After 21 seasons as the head coach of the women's basketball team at BYU, Jeff Judkins is returning to his alma mater.
After win over Florida, Utah moves up to No. 12 in latest AP Top 25 rankings

After win over Florida, Utah moves up to No. 12 in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 12:17 p.m.

After the first week of action, Utah moved up to No. 12 in this week's Associated Press Top 25 rankings, up two spots from its preseason spot at No. 14.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Florida State makes Week 1 statement; is Colorado legit?

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Florida State makes Week 1 statement; is Colorado legit?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 10:01 a.m.

From Colorado's surprise start to the season to Duke closing out the first week of action with a blowout win over Clemson, college football's return did not disappoint.
With several starters out, Utes 'suffocating' defense the difference in win over Gators

With several starters out, Utes 'suffocating' defense the difference in win over Gators

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 12:57 p.m.

It wasn't a typo in the final box score after Thursday night's game.