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'Big Noon Kickoff' coming back to Provo for what may be biggest rivalry game in 16 years

'Big Noon Kickoff' coming back to Provo for what may be biggest rivalry game in 16 years

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 2:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a 6-0 start for the second straight season for the first time in program history, the stakes are getting bigger for No. 15 BYU.
BYU moves up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns ahead of rivalry game

BYU moves up in latest AP Top 25 rankings, as Utah returns ahead of rivalry game

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU needed some late-game heroics, but the Cougars got it done in double overtime in Tucson to preserve an undefeated season and clinch a bowl game.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: It's time to recognize the greatness of Indiana

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: It's time to recognize the greatness of Indiana

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was not a good weekend for several teams ranked inside last week's Associated Press Top 25 rankings.
Daniel Bray's emergence adds new dimension to Utah football rushing attack

Daniel Bray's emergence adds new dimension to Utah football rushing attack

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 2:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Daniel Bray rushed five times Saturday night for 41 yards against Arizona State .
Devon Dampier rushes for 3 TDs as Utah rolls to 42-10 win over No. 21 Arizona State

Devon Dampier rushes for 3 TDs as Utah rolls to 42-10 win over No. 21 Arizona State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 12 - 1:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Come rain or shine, Devon Dampier could not be stopped Saturday night.
Game Center: Utah vs. No. 21 Arizona State

Game Center: Utah vs. No. 21 Arizona State

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 8:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Follow along as the Utah Utes take on the No. 21 Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, with KSL.com's live Game Center.
Utah football's Big 12 clash with Arizona State to start at 8:25 p.m. after slight delay

Utah football's Big 12 clash with Arizona State to start at 8:25 p.m. after slight delay

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Critical contest between Utes and Sun Devils was slated for an 8:20 p.m. kickoff
Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt now out for Saturday's game against Utah

Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt now out for Saturday's game against Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

In an unexpected turn of events, a key Arizona State player may be unable to play against Utah on Saturday.
Pick Six Previews: Utah the favorite — even if Arizona State without starting QB

Pick Six Previews: Utah the favorite — even if Arizona State without starting QB

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

This game features two strong defenses, but one offense that is likely without their MVP. My Game Grader projected a 4-point Utah win at full strength, but without Leavitt, that margin increases.
Keys to the game: How do the Utes avenge its 2024 loss against Arizona State?

Keys to the game: How do the Utes avenge its 2024 loss against Arizona State?

Nathan Dunn for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

In 2024, Utah traveled to Tempe with an injury-riddled quarterback in a close loss versus the eventual Big 12 champions. How do the Utes get one back against ASU?
KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 7 of college football

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 7 of college football

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.
Josh Newman: For Utah football, everything is at stake against Arizona State

Josh Newman: For Utah football, everything is at stake against Arizona State

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes will host the Sun Devils in a critical Big 12 showdown late Saturday night.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: A Big 12 showdown in a night RES environment; previewing ASU

The Utah Checkdown podcast: A Big 12 showdown in a night RES environment; previewing ASU

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The much-awaited night game setting for a Utah football game is coming Saturday.
KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 7 preview

KSL.com Sports' College Football Pick'em Week 7 preview

Jaxon Wynder, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 5:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL's week 7 pick 'em preview features four ranked matchups including some key Big 12 matchups and the Red River rivlary.
Utah football's Nate Ritchie ruled out for Arizona State showdown, so who fills in?

Utah football's Nate Ritchie ruled out for Arizona State showdown, so who fills in?

Josh Newman for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ritchie suffered a leg injury during a Sept. 27 win at West Virginia
Holy Score: The Big 12 was smart to schedule the Utah-BYU rivalry game in the middle of October

Holy Score: The Big 12 was smart to schedule the Utah-BYU rivalry game in the middle of October

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

It didn't take long for the grumbling to begin. Maybe a few minutes. At most, an hour.
As NCAA moves to 1 transfer portal window, Kyle Whittingham says it's 'a positive' for all

As NCAA moves to 1 transfer portal window, Kyle Whittingham says it's 'a positive' for all

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twice in a calendar year, chaos was introduced to college football — and it had nothing to do with what happened on the field.
Big 12 power rankings: Texas Tech is No. 1 and owns the easiest path to Arlington (and then there's BYU)

Big 12 power rankings: Texas Tech is No. 1 and owns the easiest path to Arlington (and then there's BYU)

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Big 12 power rankings are published weekly by the Hotline throughout the regular season.
To redshirt or not? How Utah is handling freshman QB Byrd Ficklin this season

To redshirt or not? How Utah is handling freshman QB Byrd Ficklin this season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The tables have turned for Utah's offense a year after a dismal finish, in which the Utes ended the season 115th (out of 136 teams) in total offense.