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Utah Football Fans’ Bye Week Season Update

A stacked weekend of sports is just what Utes fans need, as their team will be out of action until a massive matchup on Oct. 11 vs. Arizona State.

By John Leone, Sports Editor • October 5, 2025

Utah fans get to take a break this weekend and enjoy some stress-free football thanks to a bye. As it currently stands, the Utes are sitting at eighth in the Big 12 standings. These placements...

Utah Bounces Back With a Dismantling of West Virginia

Utah was in dire need of a bounce-back victory over a Big 12 team. They not only won the game Saturday, but they dominated with flying colors to improve to 4-1.

By John Leone, Sports Editor • September 29, 2025

Utah took a trip across the country to Morgantown, West Virginia on Saturday and left with a dominant 48-14 victory over an in-conference opponent. In a much-needed bounce-back game after...

No. 16 Utah Falls to 3-1 After Disheartening Loss to Texas Tech

Focus was on Salt Lake City, Utah, as the Utes hosted Texas Tech in both teams' Big 12 opener. Unfortunately for Utah, Texas Tech proved to be the better team.

By John Leone, Sports Editor • September 20, 2025

Utah was hanging around late in the fourth quarter, but the defense could only carry the load for so long, and Texas Tech ran away with the win. A squandered opportunity leaves coaches,...

The Evolution of the Mobile Quarterback Across Football

Utah football is taking on this season with a true dual-threat quarterback. While this style of play is new to Ute fans, NFL spectators have seen it coming.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer • September 19, 2025

Jalen Hurts just led the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance. After a successful collegiate career at Alabama and Oklahoma, Hurts carried the Eagles to a 14-3 regular season record...

No. 16 Utah to Take On No. 17 Texas Tech in Massive Big 12 Opener

The Utes are set to host Texas Tech in both teams' Big 12 opener. All eyes will be on Salt Lake City for a game with large title implications.

By John Leone, Sports Editor • September 19, 2025

The college football world’s focus will be centered on Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the U sets to give Texas Tech a warm welcome on Saturday, Sept. 20. With kickoff...

Utes Escape Laramie With a 31-6 Victory Over Wyoming

They didn't make it look easy in the first half, but the Utes pulled it together in the final 30 minutes, taking down Wyoming to start the season 3-0.

By John Leone, Sports Editor • September 14, 2025

Weird things happen in Lamarie, and luckily for the Utes, the abnormalities on the field only lasted for a half in the 31-6 victory over the Wyoming Cowboys. One hundred penalty yards, three...

How to Tailgate as a Student at the University of Utah

The University of Utah provides students with a competitive and exciting football environment. Here's behind the tailgating scene that goes along with it.

By Max Valva, Sports Writer • September 10, 2025

Game day. The anticipation is tangible, a low hum that vibrates through the entire campus, building steadily as kickoff approaches. You’ve got your jersey on, your friends are with you, and...

Utah Takes Care of Business, Downing Cal Poly 63-9 at Home

Pre-conference play is great for two things: finding an identity and smoothing the edges. Utah has accomplished those feats through two games.

By John Leone, Sports Editor • September 8, 2025

Utah hosted Cal Poly in the home opener of the 2025 season. A packed-out Rice-Eccles Stadium left happy, as the Utes dominated the Mustangs from the jump. The 63-9 victory takes the U to...

Utah Dominates UCLA 43-10 to Kick Off the 2025 Season

Devon Dampier's Utes start off the season on the right foot with a blowout of UCLA. Buckle up, Ute fans, the glory days may just be back in 2025.

By John Leone, Sports Editor • August 31, 2025

Utah football entered the Rose Bowl with one goal: to beat UCLA. They not only accomplished this goal, but did it in commanding fashion. The 43-10 victory over the Bruins was an all-out...

Fall Battles: Defensive Groups to Watch for Utah Football

A stout defense from 2024 for Morgan Scalley's Utes seems primed for improvement as the 2025 season inches closer and closer.

By John Leone, Sports Editor • August 30, 2025

Utah football plays in “Sack Lake City” and currently holds a 21-season streak with at least one pick-six. Morgan Scalley is a defensive mastermind. His defenses have always been up to...