With one game of the Utes' 2009 schedule under their belt, the offensive team has a lot to celebrate.

Students have been able to still sign up for MUSS tickets at this time in past years. But this year, the MUSS capacity of 5,000 maxed out before school even began.

Tonight the U football team opens its season against familiar foe Utah State. This will be the 109th meeting between the two rivals, but if you're expecting the same old Aggie
football team, think again.

Tonight's football game should be more interesting than your usual season-opener for a couple of reasons. In addition to the Utes coming from an undefeated season, looking to get to 14-0 and fans finally getting to see who that starting quarterback is, Gary Andersen will make his way back to Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The highly anticipated 2009 Utah football season is upon us. After countless hours of film study, weeks of grueling practices and months of anticipation, head coach Kyle Whittingham and the Utes will kick off their campaign tonight in front of a sold-out crowd at Rice-Eccles Stadium against in-state rivals Utah State.

While filling in for injured first-team defense Terrell Suggs, Kruger earned recognition from nfl.com, which described him as "already popular among veterans for his tenacious work ethic and quiet intensity."

Smith is tall, athletic and fast. He can play pressure defense and match up against bigger, stronger wide-outs that smaller corners simply cannot. Being in the ultra-competitive AFC East with wide receivers such as Randy Moss and Terrell Owens waiting to run all over defenses, Smith looks like he will be a valuable asset.

By Bryan ChouinardIf you build it, they will come To say that Ute fans are excited about this year's season opener would be an understatement. As of Friday, only 500 tickets remained for Thursday's clash...

"Proud. Courageous. Strong." The Gaelic tattoo that garnishes Zane Beadles' left arm defines everything about him8212;his personality, work ethic and family life.

With the start of the football season just one week away, the Utes' defense is beginning to look and feel like a championship team's should, despite a few injuries that occurred during training camp.