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The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah on commit watch; a season finale with the Kansas duo

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah on commit watch; a season finale with the Kansas duo

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted June 30 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

With 13 committed recruits for the 2026 class, Utah football remains in the hunt for several top-tier talent ahead of the upcoming season.
Recruiting: A look at who has committed to Utah football for the 2026 recruiting class

Recruiting: A look at who has committed to Utah football for the 2026 recruiting class

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated June 27 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recruiting is the lifeblood of any collegiate program, and it's no different for the University of Utah football program.
Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at Cincinnati, Baylor

Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at Cincinnati, Baylor

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 23 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the season continues for Utah football, the final four games could be the most difficult stretch of the schedule.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah big game hunting in recruiting; previewing Cincy, Baylor games

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah big game hunting in recruiting; previewing Cincy, Baylor games

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted June 23 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football concluded official visits over the weekend for the 2026 recruiting class.
Dueling 5-star prospects visiting BYU, Utah during high-level recruiting weekend

Dueling 5-star prospects visiting BYU, Utah during high-level recruiting weekend

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 19 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars will be hosting five-star Folsom (Calif.) quarterback Ryder Lyons over the weekend, while the Utes bring in five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo 50 miles to the north.
Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at BYU, Colorado

Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at BYU, Colorado

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

We'll call this the "rivalry" stretch of the season.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: A look for redemption in rivalry stretch of BYU, Colorado for Utah football

The Utah Checkdown podcast: A look for redemption in rivalry stretch of BYU, Colorado for Utah football

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted June 17 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

We're back again to preview the two games that will start the back half stretch of Utah football's schedule.
A look at the Big 12 teams the Runnin' Utes will face in Alex Jensen's 1st season

A look at the Big 12 teams the Runnin' Utes will face in Alex Jensen's 1st season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 12 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A day after solidifying an entirely rebuilt roster, the Runnin' Utes got their first look at the Big 12 slate for 2025-26 in Alex Jensen's first season as the program's head coach.
How BYU, Utah athletic leaders are preparing for NCAA's $2.8B House settlement

How BYU, Utah athletic leaders are preparing for NCAA's $2.8B House settlement

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The first month of Brian Santiago's tenure as BYU athletic director have been eventful, to say the least, and one of the biggest changes of his brief time in the lead chair of the BYU athletic came down late Friday night.
Patrick Kinahan: Which football program will emerge to dominate the Big 12?

Patrick Kinahan: Which football program will emerge to dominate the Big 12?

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted June 10 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Every college football conference has at least one if not another two or three teams that consistently rise above the competition.
Can Devon Dampier have similar success at the Power 4 level with Utah football?

Can Devon Dampier have similar success at the Power 4 level with Utah football?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 10 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Devon Dampier prepares for his first season as Utah's starting quarterback, the biggest question facing the dual-threat talent is whether he can have similar success in a Power Four conference.
Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at West Virginia, Arizona State

Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at West Virginia, Arizona State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 9 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Is Utah good or is Utah bad? That question will be answered by the time Utah travels to West Virginia and then welcomes the reigning champs Arizona State to Salt Lake City.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Phil Steele ranks Utah high; a preview of West Virginia, ASU

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Phil Steele ranks Utah high; a preview of West Virginia, ASU

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted June 9 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

We're back again to preview the next two games on Utah football's schedule, with a road game against West Virginia and a home game against reigning Big 12 champion Arizona State.
Utah's relationship with Ute Indian Tribe shows a different approach to Trump-New York mascot debate

Utah's relationship with Ute Indian Tribe shows a different approach to Trump-New York mascot debate

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted June 7 - 9:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mutually beneficial agreement between the Ute Indian Tribe and the University of Utah has proven elemental in the state's flagship university retaining its official nickname.
How Big 12, other local administrators reacted to Friday's House settlement approval

How Big 12, other local administrators reacted to Friday's House settlement approval

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 7 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Count Brett Yormark in favor of the settlement approval of the House v. NCAA lawsuit that U.S. Judge Claudia Wilken issued late Friday night.
Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at Wyoming, Texas Tech

Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at Wyoming, Texas Tech

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted June 2 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

It'll still be early enough in the season that not all is lost if there are problems, but enough on tape to reinforce a strong start.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: From Wyoming to Texas Tech, Utah football with early, pivotal stretch

The Utah Checkdown podcast: From Wyoming to Texas Tech, Utah football with early, pivotal stretch

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted June 2 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The final game of the nonconference schedule and the first game of Big 12 play will prove to be a pivotal early stretch for Utah football.
The Utah athletes who qualified for NCAA track and field championships

The Utah athletes who qualified for NCAA track and field championships

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted June 1 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The list of five athletes from the Beehive State qualified for the national meet beginning June 11 includes James Corrigan, the U.S. Olympian who also holds Big 12 records in the steeplechase and 5,000 meters.
Big 12 coaches, Brett Yormark push to 'earn it on the field' for playoff spot in football

Big 12 coaches, Brett Yormark push to 'earn it on the field' for playoff spot in football

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted May 30 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said he wants what is best for college football, even if it may come at the expense of the conference he's tasked to lead.