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Football

Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, in a game against the Washington Redskins on December 8, 2019. (image via WikiMedia Commons)

Quick Hits Before the NFL Playoffs

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer January 8, 2021

  The NFL playoffs are here. So let’s take a look around the league and categorize the teams that have made the NFL postseason. The Favorites: Teams that Should Win it All Kansas City Chiefs,...

University of Utah Football freshman running-back Ty Jordan (#22) scores his first touchdown of the game in the Utes comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Legacy of Ty Jordan

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor December 31, 2020

  Nearly a week ago, the Utah Football family mourned as news broke involving the tragic passing of Utah running back Ty Jordan. The freshman phenomenon who had recently returned home for the holidays...

University of Utah Football freshman running-back Ty Jordan (#22) after scoring his first touchdown of the game in the Utes comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Freshman Phenom Ty Jordan Passes Away At 19

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley December 26, 2020

  Devastating news comes from the University of Utah football team as freshman running back Ty Jordan has died. Jordan, who was named the conference offensive freshman of the year earlier this week,...

University of Utah Football player Devin Lloyd (LB, #0) after sacking the opposing quarterback in the Utes comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Rallies to Beat Washington State in Season Finale

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 19, 2020

  It was a tale of two halves for the University of Utah football team as they came back from behind and beat Washington State 45-28 to finish off their 2020 season 3-2. The Utes end on a three-game...

University of Utah Football player Vonte Davis (S, #19) in position in the Utes comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thoughts From the Gridiron: Utah vs Washington State

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor December 19, 2020

  There’s something about trailing to Cougars by three possessions in the final game of the season that brings out the best in Utah. While the first half wasn’t pretty, the second half was...

University of Utah junior wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) running with the ball after catching a pass from University of Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) in an NCAA Football game vs. Washington State University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 28, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football to Host Washington State in the Regular Season Finale

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 17, 2020

  The regular-season finale is upon the University of Utah football team. After a wild 2020 season, the Utes will cap off their regular season with a matchup with the Washington State Cougars....

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Live Updates As Utah Football Signs their class of 2021

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 15, 2020

  The early signing period is finally here for the University of Utah football team. The team will be signing tons of new faces who will be suiting up for the Utes starting next season. This story...

Utah Utes played Oregon State Beavers on December 5, 2020 at the Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah won with 30-24. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thoughts from the Gridiron: Utah vs Colorado

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor December 12, 2020

  The University of Utah Football team stunned No. 21 Colorado 38-21 on Primetime national television as Ty Jordan had a field day and the Utah defense played their best game of the season. Defense The...

Utah Utes played Oregon State Beavers on December 5, 2020 at the Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah won with 30-24. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Hands No. 21 Colorado First Loss of Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 12, 2020

  The University of Utah football team is finally at .500 as they took down No. 21 Colorado 38-21 in this year's edition of the Rumble in the Rockies.  “Proud of this team,” said head coach...

University of Utah sophomore defensive end Mika Tafua (42) and Hauati Pututau (41) tackle University of Colorado sophomore tailback Alex Fontenot (8) during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Set for Rumble in the Rockies

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 11, 2020

  The University of Utah football team is heading into the final stretch of games for the 2020 season. Before finding out who they will play next week, the Utes will face off against Colorado for...