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The Utah Checkdown podcast: A Utah farewell turns chaotic, entertaining + Big 12 title odds

The Utah Checkdown podcast: A Utah farewell turns chaotic, entertaining + Big 12 title odds

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah had no business winning on Saturday, but in improbable fashion the Utes got it done in the final minutes of the game.
BYU stays put as Utah drops in latest AP Top 25 rankings in penultimate weekend

BYU stays put as Utah drops in latest AP Top 25 rankings in penultimate weekend

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the penultimate weekend of the regular season, BYU secured a vital win on the road to all but secure a spot in the Big 12 championship in the school's third season at the Power Four level.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A quieter weekend strengthens resume for a handful of teams

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A quieter weekend strengthens resume for a handful of teams

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a weekend that had chaos written all over it, there was very little drama — at least in terms of some penultimate weekend upsets.
A final farewell: Utah's comeback over Kansas State a fitting curtain call at home

A final farewell: Utah's comeback over Kansas State a fitting curtain call at home

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 12:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

In true Whittingham fashion, though, Utah's back was against the figurative wall, and the team rallied in an all-timer at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Dampier scores late, Barton secures pick as Utah claims improbable win over K-State

Dampier scores late, Barton secures pick as Utah claims improbable win over K-State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas State's Joe Jackson is still running somewhere. But Utah senior Lander Barton secured the win.
Game Center: No. 12 Utah vs. Kansas State

Game Center: No. 12 Utah vs. Kansas State

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Follow along as the No. 12 Utah Utes take on the Kansas State Wildcats at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
Hedengren runner-up as BYU women finish 2nd at NCAA cross country championships

Hedengren runner-up as BYU women finish 2nd at NCAA cross country championships

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 22 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alabama's Doris Lemngole held off Hedengren in a course-record 18 minutes, 25.4 seconds to win a second consecutive individual title at Gans Creek cross country course in Columbia, Missouri.
Syracuse overwhelms Utah women in 2nd half to pull away for win

Syracuse overwhelms Utah women in 2nd half to pull away for win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah carried the advantage through the halftime break before Syracuse answered the call with a 21-14 scoring effort in the third quarter to take a lead for the first time since the beginning of the game.
Pick Six Previews: Utah to roll in senior finale against outmatched Kansas State

Pick Six Previews: Utah to roll in senior finale against outmatched Kansas State

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's top five rushing attack will control the line of scrimmage, control the ball and time of possession, and churn out their usual 300 rushing yards.
Runnin' Utes fall flat in home loss to hot-shooting Cal Poly team

Runnin' Utes fall flat in home loss to hot-shooting Cal Poly team

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 20 - 11:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's defense was a sieve, but even that may be a generous description to an otherwise porous effort.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 13 preview

KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 13 preview

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em for Week 13 previews this week's top matchups that include big games for local schools and some with national implications.
Week 13 picks: USC covers at Oregon while BYU, Utah and Arizona roll

Week 13 picks: USC covers at Oregon while BYU, Utah and Arizona roll

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 12:44 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.
Holy Score: Latest CFP rankings aren't as encouraging as they seem for BYU, Utah

Holy Score: Latest CFP rankings aren't as encouraging as they seem for BYU, Utah

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 2:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The third reveal of the College Football Playoff rankings was little more than an illusion for two teams in particular.
Utah football mailbag: Devon Dampier vs. Byrd Ficklin, 2025 vs. 2019, Queens bagels, and more

Utah football mailbag: Devon Dampier vs. Byrd Ficklin, 2025 vs. 2019, Queens bagels, and more

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 8-2 Utes will host Kansas State on Saturday afternoon at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Utah men's basketball edges past Purdue Fort Wayne in tight battle

Utah men's basketball edges past Purdue Fort Wayne in tight battle

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Terrence Brown continues to impress as a member of the Runnin' Utes.
BYU, Utah inch up in latest College Football Playoff rankings after Texas loss

BYU, Utah inch up in latest College Football Playoff rankings after Texas loss

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 remains in a strong position for another week.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah's style points win and a path to the Big 12 title game

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah's style points win and a path to the Big 12 title game

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah continued its season with another blowout win — this time on the road at Baylor.
Devon Dampier, Byrd Ficklin and Utah football's QB inflection point

Devon Dampier, Byrd Ficklin and Utah football's QB inflection point

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

If Dampier cannot start vs. Kansas State, Ficklin will start in his place Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium
Patrick Kinahan: Style points would supplement BYU's playoff aspirations

Patrick Kinahan: Style points would supplement BYU's playoff aspirations

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Both football coaches are in accord, stating strong opposition to running up scores after outcomes are effectively decided, yet their united philosophy is becoming outdated by the week.