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Utah football showcases versatility, depth in season-opening win over Idaho

Utah football showcases versatility, depth in season-opening win over Idaho

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

LaMarcus Bell finished with a team-high 87 rushing yards on seven carries on a night where Utah put up 633 total yards on offense. It all amounted to Utah putting up its seventh all-time leading total yards in a game in school history.
Takeaways from Utah's win over Idaho: Dampier delivers, depth shines in Scalley's home debut

Takeaways from Utah's win over Idaho: Dampier delivers, depth shines in Scalley's home debut

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 12:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

It did not take long for Morgan Scalley's Utah squad to make a strong impression tonight.
Wayshawn Parker goes for career-high 3 TDs as No. 21 Utah rolls past FCS Idaho

Wayshawn Parker goes for career-high 3 TDs as No. 21 Utah rolls past FCS Idaho

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 4 - 12:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah running back Wayshawn Parker promised a bigger season after narrowly missing out on 1,000 rushing yards last season. It's safe to say he's taking his own advice.
Fans optimistic as Utah opens 2026 college football season

Fans optimistic as Utah opens 2026 college football season

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 3 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Utah Utes took on Idaho in the football team's season opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium, fans expressed optimism about the 2026 season.
Pick Six Previews: Utah season-opener a fresh look and a safe win

Pick Six Previews: Utah season-opener a fresh look and a safe win

VideoBrett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Idaho's inability to slow a dual-threat quarterback means Dampier (and Byrd Ficklin) should be running wild here; Utah has the clear advantage on both sides of the ball.
KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 1 of college football

KSL Sports Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 1 of college football

KSL Sports  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL Sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
'Working in the dark:' Utah's offensive line ready to prove itself in season opener

'Working in the dark:' Utah's offensive line ready to prove itself in season opener

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Turn off the lights. Starting offensive tackle Zereoue Williams feels more comfortable there — and so does the rest of the offensive line.
Holy Score: The Big 12 needs BYU or Utah (not both, just one) to wear the cape in 2026

Holy Score: The Big 12 needs BYU or Utah (not both, just one) to wear the cape in 2026

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The third season of the Big 12's current incarnation begins in full force this weekend with twin missions.
Big 12 football power rankings: Conference hierarchy heading into Week 1

Big 12 football power rankings: Conference hierarchy heading into Week 1

Mitch Harper, Steve Bartle, Sean Walker and Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Big 12 football power rankings are back. You know football season is almost here when the weekly power rankings return.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah football season outlook, Dampier's growth + Idaho preview

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah football season outlook, Dampier's growth + Idaho preview

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 10:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Football season has officially arrived! In this episode of The Utah Checkdown, host Josh Furlong breaks down everything you need to know heading into Game 1.
Utah coach Morgan Scalley's unique seat heat can be traced to a series of external forces

Utah coach Morgan Scalley's unique seat heat can be traced to a series of external forces

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley spent a quarter century preparing for this moment: Four years as a player, one year as an administrative assistant and another as a graduate assistant, eight as an assistant coach, 10 as defensive coordinator and, of course, the past nine months as head coach.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Moment of Loudness gets an upgrade; Utah season hot takes!

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Moment of Loudness gets an upgrade; Utah season hot takes!

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Game day is less than a week away, and the new era of Utah football is officially here.
Devon Dampier's progression reveals what could come next for Utah in 2026

Devon Dampier's progression reveals what could come next for Utah in 2026

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Devon Dampier proved to be a considerably better quarterback last season, despite throwing for fewer yards than he did during his final season at New Mexico.
Run vs. pass: What Kevin McGiven's history says about Utah's offensive identity

Run vs. pass: What Kevin McGiven's history says about Utah's offensive identity

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's no secret Utah is highly optimistic about the team's talent and depth at wide receiver this season. But given Utah's history on offense, will Kevin McGiven actually air it out?
Big 12 QB rankings: Fifita, Bachmeier, Weigman and Dampier lead the way as half the teams turn to transfers

Big 12 QB rankings: Fifita, Bachmeier, Weigman and Dampier lead the way as half the teams turn to transfers

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only five teams in the Big 12 return their starting quarterbacks. Three more are relying on former backups to make the transition to full-time starters.
Utah basketball loses Noam Yaacov to ineligible ruling by NCAA

Utah basketball loses Noam Yaacov to ineligible ruling by NCAA

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

International guard Noam Yaacov has been deemed ineligible to compete by the NCAA, KSL Sports has learned, ending Utah's efforts to get the highly regarded guard cleared for the 2026-27 season.
Big 12 forecast: BYU, Houston, Texas Tech and Arizona top our projections for the conference race

Big 12 forecast: BYU, Houston, Texas Tech and Arizona top our projections for the conference race

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

With season openers fast approaching, the legal system is grinding away to determine the fate of five-for-five seniors attempting to gain another year of eligibility.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah files suit against former coach; takeaways from fall camp

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah files suit against former coach; takeaways from fall camp

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

With kickoff just under two weeks away, host Josh Furlong breaks down everything you need to know about Utah football heading into the season opener against Idaho.
It's 'Showtime': Lance Holtzclaw ready to shine on Utah's defensive line

It's 'Showtime': Lance Holtzclaw ready to shine on Utah's defensive line

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nicknamed "showtime" in the sixth grade, the 6-foot-3, 245-pound Lance Holtzclaw was always ready for the bright lights, or a starring role on the field.