Skip to Main Content
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

Football

University of Utah Freshman running back Ty Jordan (22) in a NCAA Football game vs. University of Southern California at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 21, 2020.(Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thoughts From the Gridiron: Utah vs. Washington

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor November 29, 2020

  The University of Utah actually played two games in a row for the first time this season after rescheduling to face the University of Washington when ASU inevitably canceled. Surprisingly, the...

NCAA Football game University of Utah vs. University of Southern California at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 21, 2020.(Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Drops Heartbreaker to Washington

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 28, 2020

  It was a tale of two halves for the University of Utah football team. The Utes blew a 21 point lead to Washington, dropping the game 24-21. While the final score might not show it, the young...

University of Utah defense tackling Washinton wide reciever Aaron Fuller (2) in an NCAA Football game vs. The Washington Husky in Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019(Photo by Cassandra Palor | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Hits the Road to Face Washington

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 27, 2020

  In a matter of hours, the University of Utah football team went from playing a Pac-12 south foe to playing one in the North. For the first time this season the Utes will hit the road, this time...

Jalen Hurts at media day, 2018 (Image via WikiMedia Commons)

Prather’s Top 5 QB Pickups of the Transfer Portal Era

By Justin Prather, Sports Writer November 27, 2020

  Since its debut in the fall of 2018, the NCAA’s Transfer Portal has been a boon for athletes and programs alike. Transferring schools for a college athlete before the portal was possible, but...

University of Utah senior defensive back Julian Blackmon (23) celebrates after stopping Washington State on their fourth down during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes in the NFL Week 11 and Updated Super Bowl Hopefuls

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer November 26, 2020

  Things currently look bleak for college athletics. The Utes' football game this weekend is up in the air and both men’s and women’s basketball have had their opening weeks canceled by COVID-19...

NCAA Football game University of Utah vs. University of Southern California at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 21, 2020.(Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thoughts From the Gridiron: Utah vs USC

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor November 22, 2020

  Pac-12 football got weird after dark as the Utah Utes and USC Trojans combined for five turnovers in the first half. Utah’s quarterback situation seemed like a giant mess and the young Utah...

University of Utah senior quarterback Jake Bentley (8) in a NCAA Football game vs. University of Southern California at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 21, 2020.(Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Drops Season Opener Versus No. 20 USC

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 22, 2020

  It was a messy game for the University of Utah's football team as they lost their season opener versus No. 20 USC, 33-17.  Fans finally found out who would be starting the game for the Utes...

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....