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Devon Dampier's progression reveals what could come next for Utah in 2026

Devon Dampier's progression reveals what could come next for Utah in 2026

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Devon Dampier proved to be a considerably better quarterback last season, despite throwing for fewer yards than he did during his final season at New Mexico.
Run vs. pass: What Kevin McGiven's history says about Utah's offensive identity

Run vs. pass: What Kevin McGiven's history says about Utah's offensive identity

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's no secret Utah is highly optimistic about the team's talent and depth at wide receiver this season. But given Utah's history on offense, will Kevin McGiven actually air it out?
Big 12 QB rankings: Fifita, Bachmeier, Weigman and Dampier lead the way as half the teams turn to transfers

Big 12 QB rankings: Fifita, Bachmeier, Weigman and Dampier lead the way as half the teams turn to transfers

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only five teams in the Big 12 return their starting quarterbacks. Three more are relying on former backups to make the transition to full-time starters.
Utah basketball loses Noam Yaacov to ineligible ruling by NCAA

Utah basketball loses Noam Yaacov to ineligible ruling by NCAA

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

International guard Noam Yaacov has been deemed ineligible to compete by the NCAA, KSL Sports has learned, ending Utah's efforts to get the highly regarded guard cleared for the 2026-27 season.
Big 12 forecast: BYU, Houston, Texas Tech and Arizona top our projections for the conference race

Big 12 forecast: BYU, Houston, Texas Tech and Arizona top our projections for the conference race

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

With season openers fast approaching, the legal system is grinding away to determine the fate of five-for-five seniors attempting to gain another year of eligibility.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah files suit against former coach; takeaways from fall camp

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah files suit against former coach; takeaways from fall camp

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

With kickoff just under two weeks away, host Josh Furlong breaks down everything you need to know about Utah football heading into the season opener against Idaho.
It's 'Showtime': Lance Holtzclaw ready to shine on Utah's defensive line

It's 'Showtime': Lance Holtzclaw ready to shine on Utah's defensive line

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nicknamed "showtime" in the sixth grade, the 6-foot-3, 245-pound Lance Holtzclaw was always ready for the bright lights, or a starring role on the field.
Morgan Scalley's alumni plan aims to make Utah football family last beyond the final snap

Morgan Scalley's alumni plan aims to make Utah football family last beyond the final snap

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley wants former players to occupy a larger and more active role within Utah football. One of his early moves as head coach was hiring former Ute Bo Nagahi as director of alumni relations.
KSL Sports Pick'em — college and pro — is back for the 2026 season

KSL Sports Pick'em — college and pro — is back for the 2026 season

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 19 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Make your best predictions for a chance to win weekly prizes throughout the football season in our free competition.
Scalley highlights 'healthy back-and-forth' between offense, defense that could help Utah football

Scalley highlights 'healthy back-and-forth' between offense, defense that could help Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defensive coordinator Colton Swan isn't holding anything back against the Utah offense with just over two weeks to go until the Utes kick off the 2026 season against FCS Idaho.
BYU opens up season ranked No. 14, Utah No. 21 in preseason AP Top 25

BYU opens up season ranked No. 14, Utah No. 21 in preseason AP Top 25

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The official start to the college football season is within reach, and two teams from the state of Utah are considered some of the best in the sport going into the season.
Pac-12 bowl games: Clarity comes (mostly) to 2026 lineup, which includes both legacy teams and newcomers

Pac-12 bowl games: Clarity comes (mostly) to 2026 lineup, which includes both legacy teams and newcomers

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fans don't need advanced degrees in mathematics to figure it out, but that would help.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A look at the preseason favorites ahead of the 2026 season

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A look at the preseason favorites ahead of the 2026 season

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Welcome back to another season of college football. The long wait is almost over, but that doesn't stop us from trying to predict the best teams in the country before anything is really known about them.
What local college football team gets the most love in Utah?

What local college football team gets the most love in Utah?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Is Utah a red state or a blue state? We're not talking politics here, though it does enter the picture to a degree. We're talking football — college football to be specific.
How Steve Saunders is rebuilding Utah football's strength program

How Steve Saunders is rebuilding Utah football's strength program

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 1:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The most obvious evidence of Utah football's new strength and conditioning program has been difficult to miss during fall camp.
Big 12 football: Assessing the win total projections for all 16 teams (it's Texas Tech's title to lose ... or maybe not)

Big 12 football: Assessing the win total projections for all 16 teams (it's Texas Tech's title to lose ... or maybe not)

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 12:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Only six teams in major college football have regular-season win totals in the double digits. One resides in the Big 12.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Recap of Utah's first week of camp; where Brett Ciancia sees the Utes

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Recap of Utah's first week of camp; where Brett Ciancia sees the Utes

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fall camp is underway, and those within the Utah football program are feeling optimistic about where they're at in the first part of camp.
'Football and cowboying:' How life as a cowboy makes Colton Swan the right fit as DC for Utah

'Football and cowboying:' How life as a cowboy makes Colton Swan the right fit as DC for Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Like any good cowboy, Colton Swan lived at the rodeo, where he became a decorated roper and earned a partial scholarship to Weber State. He also walked on to the football team and was eventually awarded a scholarship.
Wayshawn Parker is chasing 1,200 yards; Utah is measuring something bigger

Wayshawn Parker is chasing 1,200 yards; Utah is measuring something bigger

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wayshawn Parker finished 19 yards short of 1,000 last season, so he responded by moving the target further away.