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Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Champ weekend turned college football world upside down

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?

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

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.
Playoff-bound BYU? Big 12 made case, but 11th-ranked Cougars' pitch falls flat with loss

Playoff-bound BYU? Big 12 made case, but 11th-ranked Cougars' pitch falls flat with loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 4:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

If the "eye test" is what keeps BYU out of the Playoff with an 11-2 record, the Cougars didn't look like much of a CFP team in either of its losses to Texas Tech, then.
Repeat defeat: No. 4 Texas Tech rolls by No. 11 BYU for 1st Big 12 title

Repeat defeat: No. 4 Texas Tech rolls by No. 11 BYU for 1st Big 12 title

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 6 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The sequel was awfully similar to the original in the Big 12 championship game in Arlington, Texas.
Stenlund has goal and assist as Mammoth beat Canucks 4-1

Stenlund has goal and assist as Mammoth beat Canucks 4-1

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin Stenlund had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 for their second straight win.
No. 11 BYU will cap chaotic week with Big 12 championship. But first, charity with Texas Tech fans

No. 11 BYU will cap chaotic week with Big 12 championship. But first, charity with Texas Tech fans

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a wild week, the Cougars and Red Raiders will play for the Big 12 championship Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (10 a.m. MST, ABC).
Historic 1st quarter performance helps Knicks blitz Jazz 146-112

Historic 1st quarter performance helps Knicks blitz Jazz 146-112

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Knicks rode a 23-0 run to open Friday's game as they blow out the Jazz 146-112 with six New York players finishing with double-digit points.
Pick Six Previews: As defending champ, Ohio State the favorite in Big Ten title game

Pick Six Previews: As defending champ, Ohio State the favorite in Big Ten title game

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ohio State is on a 16-0 run, with a nation-best 14-1-1 record against-the-spread. They will find their championship gear here and grab the No. 1 overall seed.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 15 preview

KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 15 preview

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Championship weekend has arrived for KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em and this week's preview has every power four conference championship game as well as the AAC Championship.
BYU adds Lone Peak 4-star receivers Jaron, Kennan Pula to historic 2026 recruiting class

BYU adds Lone Peak 4-star receivers Jaron, Kennan Pula to historic 2026 recruiting class

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lone Peak wide receivers Jaron and Kennan Pula announced their commitment to BYU in an on-campus ceremony Friday, flipping the one-time UCLA commitments from Utah.
Pick Six Previews: In rematch, not much different for BYU against a better Texas Tech

Pick Six Previews: In rematch, not much different for BYU against a better Texas Tech

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

I saw this matchup live on the sidelines in Lubbock, and it is difficult to see it going differently here in the rematch.
NCAA volleyball: BYU, Utah fall in 5-set tournament openers

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.
Markkanen, George lead Jazz in rally past Brooklyn for come-from-behind win

Markkanen, George lead Jazz in rally past Brooklyn for come-from-behind win

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauri Markkanen scores 30 with Keyonte George adding 29 as the Jazz score 42 points in the fourth to stun the Nets.
Aggies women's volleyball outlast Volunteers, win in NCAA tourney for 1st time since 2001

Aggies women's volleyball outlast Volunteers, win in NCAA tourney for 1st time since 2001

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The drought is over. It's been an unforgettable season for Utah State's volleyball program and it will continue for at least another day.
Poor first half leads to first loss of season for Utah State against South Florida

Poor first half leads to first loss of season for Utah State against South Florida

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A poor first half was the Aggies undoing Thursday at the Yuengling Center in Tampa Bay, Florida.
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  |  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.
Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball

Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hamlin had 14 points and two rebounds Wednesday, including the game-winning jumper as time expired to help BYU women's basketball hold on for a 56-54 win over Washington State and improve to 8-1.
Holy Score: Sitake's new deal, BYU's double down and the not-so-slow death of parity in the Big 12

Holy Score: Sitake's new deal, BYU's double down and the not-so-slow death of parity in the Big 12

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The news was buried within the news that was buried within the news, like Russian nesting dolls hand-crafted in Provo and shipped directly to all corners of the Big 12 with a warning label attached.
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  |  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  |  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  |  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.
Peterka has 2 goals and 2 assists, Vejmelka gets first shutout of season as Mammoth beat Ducks

Peterka has 2 goals and 2 assists, Vejmelka gets first shutout of season as Mammoth beat Ducks

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

JJ Peterka had two goals and two asssists, Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots for his first shutout of the season.
Utah Valley men's basketball falls short despite multiple comeback attempts

Utah Valley men's basketball falls short despite multiple comeback attempts

Nathan Dunn for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 12:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley basketball fell to San Diego State 77-66 despite having multiple comeback attempts fall short.
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.
'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist

'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dybantsa poured in 22 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Keba Keita added a career-high at BYU with 22 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks.
Mendenhall highlights 2026 recruiting class of 17 signees for Aggies

Mendenhall highlights 2026 recruiting class of 17 signees for Aggies

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attracting high school talent at the local and regional levels is a pillar to Bronco Mendenhall's recruiting approach as a college football coach.
Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class

Lyons, strong homegrown contingent highlight BYU's historic 2026 signing class

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 3 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars inked 18 players to national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period, though that number did not include elite quarterback recruit Ryder Lyons.
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  |  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 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.
Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Penn State's interest in Sitake should serve as wake-up call for BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

For listeners with a discerning ear, BYU coach Kalani Sitake provided keen insight into the ramifications of his dalliance with Penn State.
In Sitake, BYU believes it has a coach who can compete for championships — and much more

In Sitake, BYU believes it has a coach who can compete for championships — and much more

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sitake reportedly turned down an offer of $11 million to be the next coach at Penn State, an offer sources confirmed to KSL.com that BYU did not match. But the extension finalized Tuesday wasn't about salaries.
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  |  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.
Kalani Sitake to stay with BYU on new deal after drawing Penn State interest

Kalani Sitake to stay with BYU on new deal after drawing Penn State interest

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 2 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Call him the Wolf of Kalshi: Sitake is not leaving.
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  |  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.
Are Texas Tech and BYU both playoff teams, regardless of Saturday? Big 12 makes case

Are Texas Tech and BYU both playoff teams, regardless of Saturday? Big 12 makes case

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars, who stayed at No. 11 in this week's AP Top 25, are the lowest-ranked one-loss team by the selection committee and also trail 10-2 Oklahoma and 10-2 Alabama.
Jazz, Mammoth to join forces in 'paying it forward.' Here's how Utahns can participate, too

Jazz, Mammoth to join forces in 'paying it forward.' Here's how Utahns can participate, too

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Pay it Forward Day" is recognized globally in late April, but the owners of the Utah Jazz and Mammoth are hoping to make it more of a Christmas season tradition.
Big nights for Toffoli, Smith and Celebrini send Sharks to 6-3 win over Mammoth

Big nights for Toffoli, Smith and Celebrini send Sharks to 6-3 win over Mammoth

Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 11:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Toffoli had two goals and two assists as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Utah Mammoth 6-3.
Markkanen scores 29, George adds 28 in bounce-back game as Jazz outlast Rockets

Markkanen scores 29, George adds 28 in bounce-back game as Jazz outlast Rockets

Matthew Coles, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 11:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points and Keyonte George added 28 as the Utah Jazz outlasted the Houston Rockets 133-125.
Southern Utah basketball defeats West Coast Baptist in final home nonconference game

Southern Utah basketball defeats West Coast Baptist in final home nonconference game

Keira Orton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 10:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah men's basketball opened up its Monday night game with the first basket and never looked back.
A broken calendar and a critical choice: The future of BYU and Kalani Sitake hangs in balance

A broken calendar and a critical choice: The future of BYU and Kalani Sitake hangs in balance

Ben Criddle for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a week when BYU football should be focused on one of the biggest games in program history, the conversation in Provo has shifted somewhere entirely different.
Key BYU men's basketball guard out with major knee injury

Key BYU men's basketball guard out with major knee injury

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dawson Baker, the sixth-year senior guard, announced Monday that MRI results showed a complete tear of the ACL, torn lateral meniscus, additional PCL and MCL damage.
Patrick Kinahan: Sitake might be playing musical chairs with BYU, Penn State

Patrick Kinahan: Sitake might be playing musical chairs with BYU, Penn State

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Known for his love of dancing, Kalani Sitake stayed in character when asked about his connection to the vacant Penn State head coaching position.
No. 11 BYU trying to focus on Big 12 title game as Sitake talks with Penn State reportedly 'heat up'

No. 11 BYU trying to focus on Big 12 title game as Sitake talks with Penn State reportedly 'heat up'

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Football Scoop reported Monday that talks between Sitake and Penn State continued to "heat up" since the Nittany Lions fired James Franklin a month ago.
Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua tops 1,000 yards with catch of the year candidate

Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua tops 1,000 yards with catch of the year candidate

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Puka Nacua has been making unreal catches look routine since he was a sophomore in high school, but the third-year Rams wide out may have even topped himself Sunday afternoon.
4 Utah women's volleyball teams are in the NCAA Tournament

4 Utah women's volleyball teams are in the NCAA Tournament

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four of the 64 teams that heard their names called into the 2025 NCAA women's volleyball tournament bracket Sunday were from the state of Utah.
Houston Rockets dominate Utah Jazz for fifth straight road victory

Houston Rockets dominate Utah Jazz for fifth straight road victory

John Coon, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 3:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin Durant scored 25 points in his return from a two-game absence, leading the Houston Rockets to a 129-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.
LJ Martin wants to lead No. 11 BYU to the CFP. Then he has a decision to make

LJ Martin wants to lead No. 11 BYU to the CFP. Then he has a decision to make

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Martin ran for 95 yards and a career-best three touchdowns on 22 carries in the Cougars' regular-season finale, finishing 5 yards shy of what would've been the seventh 100-yard rushing 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  |  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  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

As far as rivalry weekend went, it lived up to the hype.
Holloway scores, Hofer makes 17 saves in the Blues' 1-0 win over the Mammoth

Holloway scores, Hofer makes 17 saves in the Blues' 1-0 win over the Mammoth

Warren Mayes, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Holloway scored, Joel Hofer stopped 17 shots for his second shutout of the season and the St. Louis Blues beat the Utah Mammoth 1-0 on Saturday night in the second half of back-to-back games for both teams.
Arlington-bound: No. 11 BYU overcomes slow start to down UCF in regular-season finale

Arlington-bound: No. 11 BYU overcomes slow start to down UCF in regular-season finale

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 29 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

By the end of early afternoon, BYU — and its star tailback LJ Martin — were sprinting past UCF in the regular-season finale.
More bad decisions, execution cost Utah State victory once again

More bad decisions, execution cost Utah State victory once again

Mark Greenwood for KSL  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 1:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the second time in three games, Utah State's poor coaching decisions and critical moment execution cost them a win
It's official: No. 11 BYU will play No. 5 Texas Tech for Big 12 title — after home finale with UCF

It's official: No. 11 BYU will play No. 5 Texas Tech for Big 12 title — after home finale with UCF

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars didn't have to wait until after Saturday's 11 a.m. kickoff in Provo to clinch their first Big 12 championship game berth: Arizona did that for them Friday night.
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  |  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.
BYU's 'Big 3' score 70 as No. 9 Cougars top Dayton for 6-1 start

BYU's 'Big 3' score 70 as No. 9 Cougars top Dayton for 6-1 start

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders poured in 29 points, Robert Wright III added 23 points, and AJ Dybantsa supplied 18 points as No. 9 BYU held off Dayton 83-79 in Florida.
The streak continues: Boise State rallies past Utah State in a nail-biter

The streak continues: Boise State rallies past Utah State in a nail-biter

Jason Turner, Herald Journal  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Terminating a nine-game losing streak to the Broncos was well within the Aggies' grasp, as was an undefeated record at Maverik Stadium.

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