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Football

Packers at Redskins Wildcard Game 01/10/16 (Image via WikiMedia Commons)

Overton’s Top 5 NFL Wide Receivers

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor November 21, 2020

  NFL fans across the globe have wondered how the COVID-19 pandemic would impact the league and its players. Many more restrictions and regulations have been put in place to keep players and staff...

University of Utah sophomore tight end Cole Fotheringham (89) goes for more yards up after bringing down a pass from quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) in a NCAA football game at the LA Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 20, 2019.(Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Utah Football Sets to Start Season Hosting No. 20 USC

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 20, 2020

  The University of Utah football team is headed into this week hoping to finally kick off their abbreviated 2020 season as they are scheduled to take on No. 20 USC at Rice-Eccles Stadium this...

Voice of the Utes Bill Riley on the job. (Photo courtesy Bill Riley)

Behind the Booth: The Voice of the Utes

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 18, 2020

  Just like everything in sports, play-by-play is an art form. One that takes years to be able to perfect. A good play by play voice is the eyes and ears for those who can’t be in the stands....

BYUs Zach Wilson, Heisman Candidate?

BYU’s Zach Wilson, Heisman Candidate?

By J. Prather, Sports Writer November 13, 2020

  For Utah fans, this weekend was frustrating to say the least. Fall football was canceled and then brought back with a postponed and shortened schedule — while a lot of the Football Bowl Subdivision...

University of Utah senior running back Zack Moss (2) rushes with the ball after taking a handoff from University of Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) in an NCAA Football game vs. UCLA at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 16, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Announces Cancellation of Utah Utes vs. UCLA Bruins Game

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor November 13, 2020

  The dagger continues to be pushed deeper into the hearts of Utah football fans, as for the second week in a row, the Utes game has been cancelled by the Pac-12. Originally scheduled for Friday,...

University of Utah sophomore linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) chases down UCLA sophomore quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (1) in an NCAA Football game vs. UCLA at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 16, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Optimistic Heading into Game Versus UCLA

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 13, 2020

  After having what was supposed to be their first game of the season canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests, the Utah football team is remaining optimistic about their scheduled game versus UCLA....

University of Utah sophomore defensive end Maxs Tupai (92) tackled University of Arizona redshirt sophomore running back J.J. Taylor (21) in an NCAA Football game vs. the University of Arizona at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Friday October 12, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football to Open 2020 Season Hosting Arizona

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 6, 2020

  After months of watching and waiting, Utah football is finally back. The Utes are set to host Arizona in what is the first of three home games in this abbreviated season. Utah will look to defend...

University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham during a timeout in an NCAA Football game vs. UCLA at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 16, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Pac-12 Announces Cancellation of Utah Utes vs. Arizona Wildcats Game

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 6, 2020

Utah fans will have to wait a week longer to see their Utes play. The Pac-12 announced on Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, that the game between the Utes and Wildcats would be declared a no-contest. The request...

True freshmen Xavier Carlton (44) and Clark Phillips III (21) at Utah Football practice. (Image Courtesy: Utah Athletics)

Camp Kyle: True Freshmen Look to Make Immediate Impact

By Cole Bagley and Sammy Mora October 30, 2020

  As we near the end of fall camp and charge towards the start of the 2020 Utah football season, fans should be prepared to see a plethora of young faces on the field this season. While some of...

University of Utah senior linebacker Cody Barton (30) and Javelin K. Guidry (28) tackle Northwestern University senior quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) during the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes in the NFL: Big Plays by Big Playmakers

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor October 28, 2020

  Big names making big plays. It’s becoming a weekly tradition to see what former Utes are doing in the NFL and weeks six and seven weren’t short on killer moments.  Julian Blackmon Fans...