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Pick Six Previews: A look at Utah at its 2nd bye week with playoffs on the table
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Nov. 7 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
If they finish 10-2 and continue to post big blowout margins down the stretch, they have a shot at an at-large playoff bid.
KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 11 of college football
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
Holy Score: How the CFP rankings leave Utah, BYU in unexpected state of mutual dependence
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 5 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
The initial College Football Playoff rankings were light on major controversies Tuesday evening but brought several notable twists.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Does Utah have a chance at the College Football Playoffs?
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 5 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff selection committee did the Big 12 a solid and had three of its teams ranked inside the top 15.
Utah football mailbag: CFP at-large chances, rooting for BYU, travel nightmares, and more
Josh Newman for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 10:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah will travel to Baylor Nov, 15 after its second and final bye week
Playoff dreaming: BYU, Utah land high in first College Football Playoff rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
How would the Big 12 be viewed in the initial rankings of the season, especially as it relates to its opportunity to get multiple teams into a playoff that heavily favors teams from the Power Two conferences?
Patrick Kinahan: Utah deserves playoff consideration with BYU, Texas Tech
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 10:25 a.m. | Save Story
With two teams ranked inside the top 10, the Big 12 can expect BYU and Texas Tech to hold similar positions in the season's inaugural College Football Playoff rankings.
Big 12 power rankings: BYU on top, Texas Tech and Utah climb
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Nov. 4 - 12:13 a.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 power rankings are published weekly by the Hotline throughout the regular season.
Runnin' Utes start Alex Jensen era off with win over San Jose State
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 3 - 10:55 p.m. | Save Story
The product on the court wasn't perfect — it was the first game of the season after all — but the Alex Jensen era of college basketball started off on a positive note.
Otto, Hjelmstad lead Utah women's basketball in season-opening win over Sioux Falls
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 3 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
A sing along of "Golden" by HUNTR/X and 6-7 hand gestures ran rampant at the Huntsman Center Monday afternoon to set the stage for the season-opener for Utah women's basketball.
'The hate is always louder': How Utah's Mana Carvalho turned a mistake into redemption
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Few people see what takes place behind the scenes, where the "hate is always louder."
BYU climbs on bye week as Utah makes big jump in latest AP Top 25 rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 2 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
With ESPN "College GameDay" setting the stage Saturday, Utah showed up with the spotlight shinning bright.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Big 12 makes its move as ACC stumbles in Week 10
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 2 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
As the College Football Playoff selection committee prepares to release its first rankings of the season this week, the Big 12 is making its push.
Mana Carvalho punt return TD seals No. 24 Utah's win over No. 17 Cincinnati
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 2 - 1:12 a.m. | Save Story
Freshman returner Mana Carvalho had Rice-Eccles Stadium rocking late in the third quarter Saturday night.
Game Center: No. 24 Utah vs. No. 17 Cincinnati
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 1 - 8:14 p.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the No. 24 Utah Utes take on the No. 17 Cincinnati Bearcats at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
Rece Davis: Saturday a 'desperation game' for Utah against Cincinnati
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 5:15 p.m. | Save Story
With two conference losses this season, Utah football's back is against the figurative wall.
Pick Six Previews: Utah comes out on top against Cincinnati's defense
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 31 - 2:27 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is one of just five teams in the top 20 in both my opponent-adjusted offense and defense, while Cincinnati's defense is the weak link in this matchup.
KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 10 of college football
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 31 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
BYU soccer shuts out rival Utah, clinches final spot in Big 12 Tournament
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 11:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Cougars knew they needed some help in Thursday night's regular-season finale on the Hill, but also needed to do their part.
College football picks for Week 10: USC and ASU struggle, Boise State rolls
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Oct. 30 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Welcome the Hotline's weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Big 12 title game possibilities, QB controversy, previewing Cincy
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 30 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
Does Utah football have a QB controversy? No, but let's give it 5 months
Josh Newman for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
Devin Dampier is Utah's starter, but Byrd Ficklin has given everyone something to think about
Utah looks to avoid 'noise' of ESPN 'College GameDay,' Big 12 title game implications
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
The two-day event brings fans of all teams alike together to celebrate one of the biggest games of the week in an entertaining atmosphere. But for the University of Utah, it's a complicated relationship.
Holy Score: Cincinnati showdown will reveal whether Utah is a fraud or for real
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Oct. 29 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's latest duel with a ranked opponent — the fourth of the season, for those scoring at home — is not the most strategically important game of the season for the Utes.
Big 12 power rankings: BYU, Cincinnati on top as former Group of 5 schools control the race
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Oct. 27 - 11:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 power rankings are published weekly by the Hotline throughout the regular season.
Utah's diverse run game remains a key identity to its offensive success
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Starting running back Wayshawn Parker said he's been "failing Utah" a bit this season.
Utah women's soccer celebrates senior night with 2-0 loss against Kansas
Sean Stetson for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
Senior day didn't go as planned for Utah women's soccer Sunday afternoon.
BYU inches up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns after blowout win
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
Facing a double-digit deficit to Iowa State on the road and not much going well to start the game — including losing star rusher LJ Martin — BYU had a decision.
ESPN 'College GameDay' returns to SLC for Utah's game against Cincinnati
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
A Saturday night tilt with Big 12 title implications just got bigger.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Is a consolidation of powers happening at the top?
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
If you wanted some drama this weekend, it didn't necessarily come from the top teams ranked inside the Associated Press Top 25 ... at least as it relates to upsets.
Free Byrd: Freshman QB rushes for 151 as Utah rolls to 53-7 win over Colorado
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 26 - 12:53 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's leading passer at the end of the first quarter was its punter.
Game Center: Utah vs. Colorado
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 25 - 8:14 p.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the Utah Utes take on the Colorado Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 9 preview
Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
This week's KSL College Football Pick 'em preview features three Big 12 matchups as well as a conference defining game in the AAC and Bronco Mendenhall and Utah State take on his former team.
KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 9 of college football
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 24 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
Pick Six Previews: Order to be restored as Utah rolls to victory over Colorado
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 24 - 9:08 a.m. | Save Story
The order will be restored to this rivalry, with Utah back as a Big 12 contender with a powerful rushing attack and the usual tough defense.
After a decade in the NBA, Alex Jensen is right where he needs to be with Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 23 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
"He has more basketball experience than I've been alive," said fifth-year senior James Okonkwo, the Akron transfer who signed up to play for the former Runnin' Utes star out of the transfer portal.
College football picks for Week 9: Oregon rolls, ASU struggles and UCLA attempts to stay perfect
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Oct. 23 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
Holy Score: BYU beats Utah and stays perfect as brutal Big 12 schedule looms
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Oct. 23 - 7:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Cougars will have to earn their way into the conference championship, on the road
Will Ficklin start for Utah against Colorado? First Big 12 availability report offers insight
Josh Newman for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
Byrd Ficklin, a true freshman, could start for the first time Saturday night against the Buffaloes
Utah football mailbag: Analytics, should Utah move on from Kyle Whittingham, Byrd Ficklin, and more
Josh Newman for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
Utes will host Colorado Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Dampier's health, the nuances of Utah's FG situation
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 22 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
The name of the game is moving on for Utah football.
Have inconsistent field goal attempts influenced Utah's 4th down decision making?
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
A mere 6 points would have changed the game Saturday, but Utah opted to go for it on fourth down several times. Is that because of inconsistencies in kicking duties?
How a 3-hour FaceTime from a teammate's backyard brought Lani White back to Utah basketball
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 21 - 10:43 p.m. | Save Story
When Lani White entered the transfer portal last April after one season at Virginia Tech, her former teammate at Utah knew exactly what she had to do.
Patrick Kinahan: Surprisingly unbeaten BYU flying high in wacky Big 12
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 21 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
Ecstasy to the depths of despair all in the span of seven days sums up life in the Big 12 since the conference brought in four Pac-12 programs two years ago.
Big 12 power rankings: To maximize playoff bids, conference needs 2 teams to dominate
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Oct. 20 - 11:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 power rankings are published weekly by the Hotline throughout the regular season.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Questioning 4th down decisions; Dampier out with injury?
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 20 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
The rivalry game went sideways for Utah Saturday, leaving more questions than answers for Utah football.
Devon Dampier 'got beat up,' opening door for Byrd Ficklin to possibly get first start
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 20 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
Utah starting quarterback Devon Dampier was clearly hobbled late Saturday night.
With 2 conference losses, where does Utah football go from here?
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 20 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
With two Big 12 losses just four games into the conference slate, the path to a potential conference title got all the more difficult.
Watercooler Talk: Rivalry game debrief with Jackson Payne of Deseret News
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 19 - 10:55 p.m. | Save Story
Another installment of the BYU-Utah rivalry game has come and gone.
With a 7-0 record, BYU tops Big 12 with another jump in latest AP Top 25 rankings
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 19 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
With rival Utah looking to get a vital stop on third-and-11 on their 22-yard line, BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier called his own number.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: In week of chaos, Ohio State looking like team to beat
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 19 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
A Friday night upset sparked a weekend of chaos in college football.
Centaur leap: Bachmeier carries No. 15 BYU to 7-0 start with win over No. 23 Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 18 - 11:39 p.m. | Save Story
Bear Bachmeier threw for 166 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 62 yards and a score as No. 15 BYU handed No. 23 Utah its third consecutive defeat in the rivalry series.
'We're not happy': Costly decisions, errors mar Utah's hopes of a win over rival BYU
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 18 - 11:24 p.m. | Save Story
It's another instance this season in which Utah failed to get a win in a "big" game after blowing out every other opponent this season.
Game Center: No. 15 BYU vs. No. 23 Utah
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 18 - 5:59 p.m. | Save Story
Follow along as the No. 15 BYU Cougars take on the No. 23 Utah Utes at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
Highlights: 'Big Noon Kickoff' returns to Provo for No. 15 BYU and No. 23 Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 18 - 11:45 a.m. | Save Story
Cougar fans were active beginning at 5:30 a.m. MT, and Cosmo was again made his presence known on the FOX pregame program.
Runnin' Utes fall short in exhibition game against Nevada as Alex Jensen makes debut
Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 17 - 10:47 p.m. | Save Story
In Alex Jensen's long-awaited debut as Utah's head coach, the Utes came up just short in their first exhibition of the season.
Urban Meyer once went 'all in' on BYU rivalry as Utah's coach, and in many ways he still is
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 17 - 7:53 p.m. | Save Story
The 61-year-old three-time national champion college football coach will be back as part of FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff" show Saturday morning at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Pick Six Previews: Dampier, Scalley's defense the difference in rivalry matchup
Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews | Posted Oct. 17 - 1:12 p.m. | Save Story
The teams have similar strengths, and rivalries are tough to forecast, but Utah has been through some ranked tests while BYU has not yet. Look for Dampier to make a few unbelievable highlight-reel plays.
