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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.  |  Save Story

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.
Role reversals: Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl as a CFP underdog to face powerhouse Indiana

Role reversals: Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl as a CFP underdog to face powerhouse Indiana

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nick Saban coached his final game for Alabama just two years ago in the Rose Bowl. Although the sport didn't know it at the time, an era ended for the 21st century's most dominant program to date when Jalen Milroe got stopped on fourth down in overtime by Michigan.
Jeremiah Smith opted for Ohio State, and now faces his hometown Hurricanes in CFP Cotton Bowl

Jeremiah Smith opted for Ohio State, and now faces his hometown Hurricanes in CFP Cotton Bowl

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jeremiah Smith was answering questions only a few feet away from his coach when Ryan Day was asked how different the Cotton Bowl would be for defending national champion Ohio State had the AP All-America receiver opted to sign with his hometown Miami team in recruiting.
Chip Kelly lands new job as Northwestern's offensive coordinator after firing by Raiders

Chip Kelly lands new job as Northwestern's offensive coordinator after firing by Raiders

Andrew Seligman, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 12:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chip Kelly didn't have to wait long to land his next job.
Pick Six Previews: Utah the clear-cut favorite over Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

Pick Six Previews: Utah the clear-cut favorite over Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 10:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even without its four best linemen (on both sides of the ball), and their winningest head coach all-time, Utah enters this bowl game as the clear-cut favorite.
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  |  Updated Dec. 30 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

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.
Rested or rusty? Top four playoff seeds eager to show they are ready as CFP quarterfinals arrive

Rested or rusty? Top four playoff seeds eager to show they are ready as CFP quarterfinals arrive

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 30 - 4:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

No. 1 Indiana spent several December weeks reveling in the luster of the best season in school history.
Jackson Holcombe's career night lifts Utah Valley by CBU for 6th straight win

Jackson Holcombe's career night lifts Utah Valley by CBU for 6th straight win

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Holcombe poured in a career-high 25 points, five assists, four steals and three rebounds as Utah Valley outscored California Baptist 40-27 in the second half en route to a 73-66 win in a conference opener for both teams.
BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Cougar QB intends to enter portal

BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Cougar QB intends to enter portal

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are three seasons in modern college football: the regular season, the postseason, and the portal season.
Utah Valley track athlete's national title stripped after alleged violation

Utah Valley track athlete's national title stripped after alleged violation

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple publications reported Monday that former UVU distance standout Everlyn Kemboi had her 10,000-meter national title from the 2023 NCAA outdoor track and field championships vacated by the association's committee on infractions.
Marcus Freeman will return to Notre Dame after having his contract restructured, school confirms

Marcus Freeman will return to Notre Dame after having his contract restructured, school confirms

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Notre Dame has restructured coach Marcus Freeman's contract and he will coach the Fighting Irish next season, the school confirmed on Monday.
USC's Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame is to blame for discontinuation of rivalry with the Trojans

USC's Lincoln Riley says Notre Dame is to blame for discontinuation of rivalry with the Trojans

Raul Dominguez, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Notre Dame is responsible for the pause in the near 100-year rivalry with USC, Trojans coach Lincoln Riley emphatically stated.
Ole Miss defense looks to redeem a humiliating showing against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl

Ole Miss defense looks to redeem a humiliating showing against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl

Chris Burrows, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Redemption will be on the minds of Mississippi Rebels defensive players when they meet third-ranked Georgia at Thursday's Sugar Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.
Pick Six Previews: The wrong team favored in Oregon-Texas Tech quarterfinal matchup

Pick Six Previews: The wrong team favored in Oregon-Texas Tech quarterfinal matchup

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Dec. 29 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oregon is also strong in every stat, and these teams are too good for this game to occur in the quarterfinals, but Game Grader suggests the wrong team is favored here.
Locals in the NFL: Could former BYU LB Fred Warner return from season-ending injury for 49ers?

Locals in the NFL: Could former BYU LB Fred Warner return from season-ending injury for 49ers?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 11:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fred Warner's gruesome season-ending ankle injury may not have ended his season after all.
BYU or Utah? One sports program has higher value than the other

BYU or Utah? One sports program has higher value than the other

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Football games between Utah and BYU were close the last three times they met, with the Cougars narrowly winning each.
Kyle Whittingham confident his style will be a familiar fit as Michigan's football coach

Kyle Whittingham confident his style will be a familiar fit as Michigan's football coach

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Whittingham brought plenty of energy on four hours' sleep Sunday when he was introduced as Michigan's football coach, saying it was one of five jobs that could bring him out of a short retirement and offering no hesitation about joining a program in the midst of cultural chaos.
At 66, Kyle Whittingham still has plenty to give — and Michigan will benefit from it

At 66, Kyle Whittingham still has plenty to give — and Michigan will benefit from it

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whittingham has been open that he didn't retire from coaching after 34 years at the same institution.
Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot score 18 points each as No. 3 South Carolina beats Providence 96-55

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot score 18 points each as No. 3 South Carolina beats Providence 96-55

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 28 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot each scored 18 points to lead third-ranked South Carolina over Providence 96-55 on Sunday, but the Gamecocks also lost guard Ta'Niya Latson to injury.
Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38

Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker lead No. 2 Texas over Southeastern Louisiana 120-38

Mark Rosner, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Senior Kyla Oldacre scored a career-high 22 points and Madison Booker added 20 to help No. 2 Texas finish its non-conference schedule undefeated with a 120-38 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Sunday.