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Collin Klein hired as Kansas State coach after Chris Klieman's retirement
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
Kansas State hired former quarterback and current Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein as its coach on Thursday night, one day after Chris Klieman's abrupt retirement following seven seasons leading the Wildcats.

Freshmen learning on the fly for 8-1 BYU women's basketball
Sean Walker, KSL.com | 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.

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
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.

An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress
Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 4 - 10:46 a.m. | Save Story
An effort to regulate college sports backed by the NCAA, the U.S. Olympic organization and the White House has faltered in Congress, with opponents raising concerns over the wide-reaching power it gives the NCAA and its most powerful programs.

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.

Dukes for Duke: No. 19 James Madison's CFP hopes could hinge on Blue Devils winning ACC
Mike Barber, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
a game with a potential impact reaching all the way across the country to the Dukes' campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Utah Valley men's basketball falls short despite multiple comeback attempts
Nathan Dunn for KSL.com | 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
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.

Changing face of college football results in blue-chip prospects making some surprising choices
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 3 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
The changing landscape of college football means the nation's premier recruits are no longer signing with the same handful of programs.

'He was phenomenal:' Career night for Keita lifts No. 9 BYU to 7-1 start over California Baptist
Sean Walker, KSL.com | 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
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
Sean Walker, KSL.com | 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.

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman is stepping down after 7 seasons leading the Wildcats
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 3 - 4:44 p.m. | Save Story
Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman announced his retirement Wednesday after nearly 35 years in coaching and the last seven leading the Wildcats, a run that included a Big 12 championship three years ago and a bowl trip every season but one.

Mississippi AD, players and state official say Kiffin's account about his departure is inaccurate
Eric Olson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 3 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter, members of the football team and even the state's top public safety officer are challenging the veracity of Lane Kiffin's portrayal of the events surrounding his departure for LSU.

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
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.

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

Sayin, Mendoza chase Big Ten title and Heisman Trophy when No. 1 Ohio St faces No. 2 Indiana
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:13 a.m. | Save Story
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza each have one prize in mind for their showdown this weekend in Indianapolis: a Big Ten championship.

