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Utah women struggle in blowout loss to No. 19 Texas Tech at home
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
At 9% shooting and just 8 points in the first quarter, the Utah women's basketball team had an uphill battle against No. 19 Texas Tech in the Huntsman Center Saturday night.
AJ Dybantsa sets BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars sweep season series with Utes
Sean Walker, KSL | Updated Jan. 24 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
The five-star freshman set a BYU freshman record with a career-high 43 points in the Cougars' second win over their in-state rival in 15 days.
2026 Big 12 schedule features a few minor twists that reflect Yormark's major push for eyeballs
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
The 2026 Big 12 football schedule unveiled Wednesday was based on a matrix created in 2023 and a handful of matchups announced last year. As a result, there were no jaw droppers.
Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 21 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah football has turned its efforts to retention of current players, while looking ahead to the 2026 recruiting class and the NCAA transfer portal period.
The Hotline's (ridiculously) early Top 25 for the 2026 season: Indiana, Texas, Oregon and Notre Dame lead the way
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Jan. 21 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
This time next year, the College Football Playoff will be a week away from crowning a winner. The national championship for the 2026 season is scheduled for Jan. 25, 2027 (in Las Vegas).
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Football schedule release; can Utah be the next Indiana?
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
After Indiana was crowned champion on Monday, every non-blueblood program in the country had hope they could have a similar path to a national championship.
Arkansas, November rivalry game against BYU highlight Utah football's 2026 schedule
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Utah capped off its 2025 season with a dominant win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, giving the school its fourth 11-win season in program history.
Haggerty scores 34, go-ahead basket in final minute as Kansas State holds off Utah 81-78
The Associated Press | Posted Jan. 20 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
PJ Haggerty poured in 34 points and gave Kansas State the lead in the final minute in an 81-78 win over Utah on Tuesday.
From floor mat to wrestling ring: Why the WWE may be in the future for Makenna Smith
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Makenna Smith's got the look, she's got the personality and energy, and she's got the moves. But that has nothing to do with the gymnastics mat.
In final football AP Top 25 ranking of season, BYU and Utah finish inside top 15
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 9:57 a.m. | Save Story
A "people's national championship" is good, but all are striving to lift up the College Football Playoff trophy in the end.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Indiana caps off storybook season, earns No. 1 final ranking
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
It was one of the greatest sports stories as Indiana football went from irrelevant to national champions in a two-year period.
Breaking down the transfer portal winners and losers in the West
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Jan. 19 - 12:21 p.m. | Save Story
The portal game typically begins with retaining your starting quarterback, or finding a proven replacement.
Terrence Brown scores 26 as Runnin' Utes defeat Horned Frogs for first Big 12 win
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
Terrence Brown took the game into his own hands.
Holy Score: After near-miss in 2025, Utah is well positioned for success in post-Whittingham era
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Jan. 16 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Most schools hope to escape college football's roiling, unpredictable offseason with one capable quarterback. Utah emerged from the fray with two.
Utah women go cold in double-digit loss to No. 18 Baylor at home
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 14 - 10:42 p.m. | Save Story
No. 18 Baylor was ultimately too much, and Utah couldn't find a consistent rhythm on the offensive side of the ball, en route to a win on Utah's home court.
Former Utes safety Eric Weddle named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
For just the second time in program history, the University of Utah will have a college football Hall of Fame player.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Devon Dampier's decision + stepping back on Whittingham saga
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 3:58 p.m. | Save Story
Devon Dampier made his decision on his future public Tuesday.
Utes QB, Las Vegas Bowl MVP Devon Dampier announces return to Utah
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
The star Utah quarterback remained uncommitted in the immediacy of the 2025 season finale, though he never entered his name into the transfer portal.
