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Utah corner Blake Cotton (16) defending Colorado WR Quanell Farrakhan Jr. (14). (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah stampedes Colorado 53-7, boosting record to 6-2

Utah dismantled Colorado in all facets of the game on Saturday night. Whittingham's Utes are playing angry, and the rest of the Big 12 won't want to get in their way.
By John Leone, Sports Editor October 27, 2025

  Wins don’t get more impressive than the 46-point beatdown that Utah gave Colorado on Saturday, Oct. 25. Utah went into the game as 14-point favorites. They not only covered the spread, but...

Utah's defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley and head coach Kyle Whittingham deliberating during Utah football's game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

What exactly went wrong for the Utes in 24-21 Holy War loss

Fans are up in arms about Utah's lack of success on high-leverage downs. Is it a coaching issue or an execution issue? Find the answers below.
By John Leone, Sports Editor October 20, 2025

  The Holy War once again lived up to the hype. Unfortunately for the Utes, simple mistakes cost them what could have been a relatively easy win. Here’s what went wrong in the one-score loss. Missed...

Utah safety Jackson Bennee (23) makes a tackle during the Utes' game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Oct. 18, 2025. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Photo Series: Utah fumbles 2025 Holy War

The Utes left Provo on Saturday soaked in defeat, falling to BYU 24-21.
By Mary Allen, Design Director October 20, 2025

Runnin' Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) vs the University Nevada Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

New era begins for Utah men’s basketball under Alex Jensen

The Runnin' Utes started the 2025-26 season with an exhibition game against Nevada on Oct. 17.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor October 19, 2025

  The Runnin’ Utes are set to turn the page on a new chapter of Utah basketball under first-year head coach Alex Jensen. As Utah tipped off its 2025-26 campaign with an exhibition matchup against...

Utes defender Ryann Cull (17) vs the University of Colorado on Thursday, Oct. 16. (Photo by Collyn Cowles | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes split 4-game stretch as conference play heats up

Women's soccer battled through tough stretch in the last few weeks, earning key Big 12 wins as the postseason race intensifies.
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor October 19, 2025

  The University of Utah women’s soccer team wrapped up a challenging four-game stretch that saw them split four results against Big 12 opponents, earning two road wins and a loss before falling...

Home Stretch: Holy War preview

By John Leone, Sports Editor October 18, 2025

Transcript John: Hello, and welcome to another Home Stretch episode, a sports podcast here at The Daily Utah Chronicle. My name is John Leone. I am the sports desk editor, and I'm happy to record this...

University of Utah's Brant Kuithe (80) gets tackled during the game versus the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Courtesy of The Daily Utah Chronicle Archives)

Utah to take on BYU in first ranked Holy War since ‘09

An absolute must-win game for the Utes is taking place in a familiar place. The biggest Holy War in over a decade is must-see TV for fans of football.
By John Leone, Sports Editor October 17, 2025

  Utah has a simple task on Saturday night: beat BYU. If accomplished, the Utes will be right back in the thick of the Big 12 title race. If not, an already uphill climb becomes much steeper as...

Utah's football game against ASU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Oct. 11, 2025. (Photo by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah runs all over No. 21 Arizona State in 42-10 victory

Questions have loomed regarding Utah's ability to bounce back from a home loss to Texas Tech. A dominant victory over Arizona State gives fans a calming reassurance.
By John Leone, Sports Editor October 12, 2025

  Utah played host to a ranked Arizona State team on a cold and rainy Saturday night with the hopes of earning its first-ever home Big 12 win.  The reigning conference champion Sun Devils entered...

The MUSS cheers during the University of Utah versus Baylor University football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. (Photo by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

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...

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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...