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Holy score: Utah's private equity plan is 'really well thought out,' NCAA president says
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
During a prestigious gathering of experts in the business of college sports last week at the Aria Resort and Casino, Utah's thunderous news drew instant praise. At least publicly.
Patrick Kinahan: Selfless act enhances Kyle Whittingham's legacy at Utah
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
The winningest coach in the history of Utah football is bowing out in a selfless act that avoids a potentially messy situation.
Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Dec. 18 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
Once the regular season ended, Utah football turned its efforts to retention of current players, while looking ahead to the 2026 recruiting class and an upcoming NCAA transfer portal period.
'I'm in the transfer portal': Kyle Whittingham talks decision to step away as Utes head coach
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
Like much of his coaching career, Kyle Whittingham's back was against the wall Thursday afternoon.
Utah women's basketball earns 'ugly win' over UC Riverside ahead of Big 12 play
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 11:12 p.m. | Save Story
It was a forgettable first half of basketball Wednesday night at the Huntsman Center.
Patrick Kinahan: Kyle Whittingham leaves Utah as role model for coaches
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
As Kyle Whittingham was informally interacting with media types at a table during a lunch break at the last Pac-12 football media day, an impressionable 33-year-old stood a few feet away from the Utah coach.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: An end of an era with Kyle Whittingham + Morgan Scalley named head coach
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
It was a busy week for Utah athletics last week, with multiple historic changes.
Mississippi State uses 20-2 run to pull away from Runnin' Utes in Salt Lake Showcase
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 11:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Bulldogs used a 20-2 run over a four-minute period to erase an otherwise strong Utah effort, and pulled away late to claim an 82-74 win at the Delta Center as part of the Salt Lake Showcase.
Utah names defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley as program's new head coach
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
After more than two decades, Utah football will have a new coach calling the shots.
For those who knew him best, Kyle Whittingham 'just lives what he believes'
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Though he's preached a culture of family over his more than two decades as head coach, few have gotten to see the personal side of Kyle Whittingham.
'It's going to be pretty exciting': Red Rocks provide glimpse into upcoming season
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 11:50 p.m. | Save Story
As if anyone needed a reminder, the Red Rocks are pretty good at gymnastics.
'One of the few guys who can be in the hall of fame at both schools:' Utah reacts to Kyle Whittingham stepping down
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Few people in the state of Utah know the impact Kyle Whittingham has had on the Beehive State better than current BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.
'He's a legend': After 21 years, Utah's Kyle Whittingham to 'step down' as head coach
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
No football coach at the University of Utah has done more, and had more success, than Kyle Whittingham.
AP All-Big 12: Texas Tech's Rodriguez, BYU's Martin earn league's top player honors
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 11 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez was named The Associated Press Big 12 defensive player of the year Thursday, when he was among seven first-team picks on the all-conference team from the playoff-bound Red Raiders.
Utah women use strong 2nd quarter to pull away in blowout over Boise State
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:47 p.m. | Save Story
Lani White took the game into her own hands.
Big 12 MBB power rankings: Arizona, Iowa State, Houston lead the way
Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Welcome to the 2025-26 debut of the Hotline's Big 12 men's basketball power rankings, a weekly assessment of the conference using analytics and common sense.
Why is the University of Utah partnering with a private equity firm for athletics?
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
It was natural to see the University of Utah's private equity deal as a short-term fix to a larger problem.
University of Utah board approves private equity deal to support athletics department
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Dec. 9 - 11:44 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah's board of trustees unanimously approved a measure to create a for-profit company in partnership with New York-based equity firm Otro Capital that could help infuse more than $500 million to the athletics department.
