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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.  |  Save Story

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.  |  Save Story

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  |  Updated Dec. 7 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

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