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Utah DE Lance Holtzclaw brings student-athlete voice to Capitol Hill

Utah DE Lance Holtzclaw brings student-athlete voice to Capitol Hill

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw was not in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to speak as a conference commissioner, athletic director or former national championship-winning coach.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Concerns over Utah's PE deal; breaking down Kansas football

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Concerns over Utah's PE deal; breaking down Kansas football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah made headlines last week with some of the details coming out about its private equity deal.
Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Utah State, Iowa State

Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Utah State, Iowa State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's officially under 100 days until Utah football kicks off its 2026 season.
Why Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark supports a 24-team playoff

Why Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark supports a 24-team playoff

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted May 28 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

One year ago at the Big 12 Spring Meetings in Florida, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark advocated for a 16-team College Football Playoff.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Big 12 spring meetings + Football schedule series look at Utah State, Iowa State

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Big 12 spring meetings + Football schedule series look at Utah State, Iowa State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 will host its annual spring meetings this week, with College Football Playoff expansion the biggest talking point for the week's meetings.
As Big 12 spring meetings begin, FY2025 financial report illuminates revenue deficit relative to the Big Ten, SEC and ACC

As Big 12 spring meetings begin, FY2025 financial report illuminates revenue deficit relative to the Big Ten, SEC and ACC

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted May 25 - 11:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12's annual spring meetings will unfold this week with a loaded agenda and daunting issues awaiting conference and campus executives.
Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Idaho, Arkansas

Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Idaho, Arkansas

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The start to the 2026 football season is still a few months away, but we begin our look into each of the teams Utah will play this season, starting with the first two games and then progressing each week.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah tops Big 12 win totals + Football schedule series look at Arkansas

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah tops Big 12 win totals + Football schedule series look at Arkansas

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 20 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The betting odds are out for the Big 12, and this time it's a look at the win totals for the conference. At the top is a couple familiar names that should be of interest to the state of Utah.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Post-spring offensive position breakdowns + official visit ramps up

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Post-spring offensive position breakdowns + official visit ramps up

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 13 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The offensive side of the ball will be one of the most intriguing elements of Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach for Utah. And though spring was a success, how will it translate to the fall?
Morgan Scalley setting the tone for new era of Utah Football

Morgan Scalley setting the tone for new era of Utah Football

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted May 12 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley's first offseason as Utah's head coach has been about transition, but not reinvention.
Big 12 post-spring projections: Our forecast shows BYU on top with Houston, Texas Tech

Big 12 post-spring projections: Our forecast shows BYU on top with Houston, Texas Tech

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted May 11 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 leaned into parity as the dominant narrative of its post-realignment form and a means of distinguishing itself from top-heavy peers in the Power Four conferences.
Former Utah lacrosse standouts Stines, DiPonio debut in PLL openers

Former Utah lacrosse standouts Stines, DiPonio debut in PLL openers

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Stines, the former No. 9 pick in the 2024 PLL draft, made his season debut in front of friends and family during the Archers' season opener Friday against the California Redwoods.
Big 12 football post-spring power rankings for 2026 season

Big 12 football post-spring power rankings for 2026 season

KSL Sports  |  Posted May 8 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Big 12 football has turned the page from spring practices, with the 2026 season on the horizon.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Early Big 12 odds an intriguing look into Utah's title chances

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Early Big 12 odds an intriguing look into Utah's title chances

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The end of spring camp for programs around the country ushers in the beginning of sportsbooks releasing their odds for the upcoming football season.
Here's where BYU, Utah will open the NCAA men's golf regional round

Here's where BYU, Utah will open the NCAA men's golf regional round

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 6 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Six 54-hole regional tournaments held May 18-20 will advance the top-five teams and the low individual not on a qualifying team to the 2026 NCAA men's golf championships, held May 29 through June 3 at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California.
The Hotline's post-spring Top 25 rankings for 2026: LSU, Notre Dame and Oregon on top

The Hotline's post-spring Top 25 rankings for 2026: LSU, Notre Dame and Oregon on top

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted May 4 - 11:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

We have reached the midpoint of the offseason, halfway between the national championship game played Jan. 19 and the first kickoffs of the 2026 season on Aug. 29.
After falling short of nationals, Red Rocks optimistic about future of program

After falling short of nationals, Red Rocks optimistic about future of program

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 4 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The streak was all anyone wanted to talk about. For 49 consecutive seasons, the University of Utah gymnastics program had advanced to the sport's nationals meet.
Utah men's college basketball transfer tracker: Kennard Davis lands at Missouri

Utah men's college basketball transfer tracker: Kennard Davis lands at Missouri

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated May 1 - 1:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 1,000 men's college basketball players had entered the transfer portal less than 12 hours after window Monday night ahead of the 2026-27 season, and it isn't slowing down.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Texas Tech's gamble shakes up Big 12 title race

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Texas Tech's gamble shakes up Big 12 title race

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted April 29 - 1:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football made history on Thursday as two of its offensive tackles were drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.