The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Joe Williams -led Offense Catching Steam

November 3, 2016

The Utah football game has traditionally been known for its prowess on defense and the focus of the offense has been the run game. Behind Devontae Booker the past two seasons, the run game excelled and...

Utah Football senior kicker Andy Phillips (39) kicks for the extra point during the game vs. the Washington Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, October 29, 2016

Moving up in the rankings

November 1, 2016

Despite losing to Washington, Utah moved up one spot in the AP rankings to No. 16. The Utes lost a close 31-24 match with the No. 4 Huskies, but the Utes were ultimately unable to make enough plays...

Butler-Byrd Bounces Back

Butler-Byrd Bounces Back

October 31, 2016

As soon as Cory Butler-Byrd’s family saw UCLA take the opening kickoff two weekends ago, they grabbed their phones, and they immediately started filming him — they knew he was going to run it back...

Utah Drops Second Game of the Season 31-24

Utah Drops Second Game of the Season 31-24

October 29, 2016

The Utes had to dig themselves out of a hole, but it’s something they’re almost used to doing this season. They went down 14-0 early in the game, and they eventually came back. But after a late Washington...

No. 17 Utes gearing up for No. 4 Washington

No. 17 Utes gearing up for No. 4 Washington

October 28, 2016

This weekend’s football game at Rice Eccles-Stadium will feature a top 25 matchup between No. 4 Washington and No. 17 Utah, and because of it, ESPN’s College GameDay will be filming from Salt Lake...

On the Other Sideline: 8 questions with UW’s Daily

October 28, 2016

The No. 17 Utes are facing the No. 4 Washington Huskies this Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. In preparation for this top 25 matchup, The Daily Utah Chronicle spoke with Alexis Mansanarez, the sports...

A wins a win, but defense needs improvement

A win’s a win, but defense needs improvement

October 25, 2016

The Utes beat Cal in a high scoring game, 52-45, and it’s not typically how Utah goes about winning games. Utah does a better job of containing teams and preventing its opponents from putting up that...

Fans signs are on display during a broadcast of ESPNs College GameDay on Presidents Circle, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Chris Samuels, Daily Utah Chronicle.

What to know for College GameDay

October 24, 2016

The show: ESPN’s College GameDay will air Saturday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and it will take place in President’s Circle. There will be live hits shown on ESPN throughout the day on Friday,...

Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) fakes a handoff  during the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl against the Brigham Young Cougars at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. Dane Goodwin, Daily Utah Chronicle.

Guess Who’s Back, Back Again

October 24, 2016

Retirement doesn’t sit well with everyone. After 27 days of focusing on school and nearly four weeks out of football, the Utah football team, ailed by injuries more so than in years past according to...

Joe Williams Breaks Record, Utah Wins 52-45

October 22, 2016

Two weeks ago, Joe Williams was watching the Utes play Arizona, but as a fan sitting in the stands of Rice-Eccles Stadium. Saturday in Pasadena, Williams rushed for 332 yards as helped the Utes to a 52-45...