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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

University of Utah freshman defensive back Jaylon Johnson (7) lines up at the snap in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: Secondary Clicking, Making Strides Together

By Brittni Meservy October 4, 2017

After a much needed bye week, the University of Utah football team (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) will return to the gridiron for its homecoming game against Stanford on Saturday, Oct. 7. In addition to all the activities...

A new throwback pylon is set up before a Pac-12 football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015.

Playing in the Present, Representing the Past

By Brittni Meservy October 3, 2017

Heading into homecoming week after coming off a bye, the University of Utah football team had extra time to regroup and prepare for its upcoming opponent, Stanford. When the Utes run out of the tunnel...

This Is Why You Never Have a 10 Cent Beer Night at the Stadium

This Is Why You Never Have a 10 Cent Beer Night at the Stadium

By Brittni Meservy October 1, 2017

It was the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday, June 4, 1974, and the Cleveland Indians had just tied the ballgame against the Texas Rangers at Cleveland Stadium, 5-5, before the contest came to an abrupt...

University of Utah senior linebacker Alex Whittingham (34) congratulates senior kicker Matt Gay (97) after his field goal in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: No Season-Ending Injuries, Gay Continues to Lead Nation

By Brittni Meservy September 27, 2017

It’s a bye week for the University of Utah football team (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) who are coming off a road win against Arizona to remain undefeated on its season. After the victory against the Wildcats, the...

Senior Troy McCormick Jr. (4) sheds a tackle during the University of Utahs Red and White football game on Apr. 15, 2017 at Rice Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT

Photo by Adam Fondren/Daily Utah Chronicle

Football: Troy McCormick Balances Football, School, Family

By Brittni Meservy September 27, 2017

Being a college athlete comes with responsibilities and commitments on the field and in the classroom, but when trying to fulfill the duties of fatherhood at the same time, tackling everything can be a...

University of Utah senior kicker Matt Gay (97) kicks for extra points in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: No. 23 Utah Remains Undefeated, Beats Arizona 30-24

By Brittni Meservy September 23, 2017

An early lead paved the way for the No. 23 ranked University of Utah football team (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) that continued to pile on points throughout its first Pac-12 game. Despite Arizona’s comeback efforts...

University of Utah sophomore quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) hands the ball off to sophomore running back Zack Moss (2) in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: No. 23 Utah Opens Pac-12 Play Against Arizona

By Brittni Meservy September 22, 2017

Stopping the Arizona (2-1) run game has been a challenge for the University of Utah football team (3-0) in years past. So when the two squads meet on Friday, Sept. 22 in Tucson, that will be a vital part...

 Arizona defense blocks a touchdown by Houston before halftime on Sept. 9 at Arizona Stadium.

On the Other Sidelines: 7 Questions with the Daily Wildcat

By Brittni Meservy September 22, 2017

With its nonconference schedule in the rearview mirror, the University of Utah football team is now preparing to open its Pac-12 schedule on the road against Arizona. To gain more insight on the Wildcats,...

University of Utah senior linebacker Sunia Tauteoli (10) celebrates after he makes an inerception in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: Stopping Arizona’s Run Game Key for Utah

By Brittni Meservy September 20, 2017

For the fifth-straight season, the No. 23 ranked University of Utah football team (3-0) finished its nonconference undefeated. Utah is now preparing to open its Pac-12 schedule on the road on Friday, Sept....

University of Utah senior wide receiver Darren Carrington II (9) tosses the ball to the referee after his touchdown in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Carrington’s Second Chance

By Brittni Meservy September 18, 2017

When it was announced that former University of Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington II was kicked off the team in July after being arrested on a DUI charge, speculations arose on whether another school...