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Ute Janie Kearl (5) and Jackrabbit Carina McLennan (7) contest for the soccer ball during the Utah Utes Womens soccer team 4-1 victory over South Dakota State University at Ute Soccer Field in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. (Dr. Rishi Deka | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Soccer: No. 25 Utah Set to Face No. 10 USC

By Emilee White September 23, 2017

Coming off a 2-1 victory, the No. 25 ranked University of Utah soccer team (5-2-1) took down Kansas to close out its nonconference schedule. The Utes took an early 2-0 lead over their opponent, and they...

University of Utah senior kicker Matt Gay (97) kicks for extra points in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: No. 23 Utah Remains Undefeated, Beats Arizona 30-24

By Brittni Meservy September 23, 2017

An early lead paved the way for the No. 23 ranked University of Utah football team (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) that continued to pile on points throughout its first Pac-12 game. Despite Arizona’s comeback efforts...

University of Utah  Girls Volleyball Camryn Machado(6) sets Tawnee Luafalemana (20) for the spike against BYU at the Hunstman center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday,Sept.14, 2017

(Photo by Jose Remes/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Volleyball: No. 16 Utah Hosts No. 25 Colorado, Cal to Open Conference Action

By Carra McManamon September 22, 2017

The nonconference schedule has come to a close for the No. 16 University of Utah volleyball team (9-2) whose two losses came against two top 15 teams. The Utes, who were picked to finish fourth in the...

University of Utah sophomore quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) hands the ball off to sophomore running back Zack Moss (2) in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: No. 23 Utah Opens Pac-12 Play Against Arizona

By Brittni Meservy September 22, 2017

Stopping the Arizona (2-1) run game has been a challenge for the University of Utah football team (3-0) in years past. So when the two squads meet on Friday, Sept. 22 in Tucson, that will be a vital part...

Cross Country: Utes Tie for 1st at Montana State Invitational

Cross Country: Utes Tie for 1st at Montana State Invitational

By Emily Potter September 22, 2017

It was snowing during the Montana State Invitational, but that didn’t matter to the University of Utah cross country team when it crossed the finish line with 42 points, tying for first place with host...

University of Utah  Girls Volleyball Dani Barton (1) cheering with team after point against  BYU at the Hunstman center in Salt Lake City, UT on Thursday,Sept.14, 2017

(Photo by Jose Remes/ Daily Utah Chronicle)

Volleyball: No. 16 Utah Defeats Utah Valley to Close Nonconference Schedule

By Carra McManamon September 22, 2017

To close out its nonconference schedule, the No. 16 ranked University of Utah volleyball team (9-2) earned a 3-1 win over Utah Valley (5-9) this past Friday. The Utes were able to come back and redeem...

Finding Success While Overcoming Hurdles

Finding Success While Overcoming Hurdles

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor September 22, 2017

Changing schools can be stressful and daunting, but for University of Utah cross country senior Grayson Murphy, who has attended three colleges in the past four years, change is as much a part of her personal...

 Arizona defense blocks a touchdown by Houston before halftime on Sept. 9 at Arizona Stadium.

On the Other Sidelines: 7 Questions with the Daily Wildcat

By Brittni Meservy September 22, 2017

With its nonconference schedule in the rearview mirror, the University of Utah football team is now preparing to open its Pac-12 schedule on the road against Arizona. To gain more insight on the Wildcats,...

University of Utah senior linebacker Sunia Tauteoli (10) celebrates after he makes an inerception in an NCAA Football game vs. The San Jose State Spartans in Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017

(Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Football: Stopping Arizona’s Run Game Key for Utah

By Brittni Meservy September 20, 2017

For the fifth-straight season, the No. 23 ranked University of Utah football team (3-0) finished its nonconference undefeated. Utah is now preparing to open its Pac-12 schedule on the road on Friday, Sept....

Three Games In: Analyzing Utah Football as it Prepares for Conference Play

Three Games In: Analyzing Utah Football as it Prepares for Conference Play

By Justin Adams September 19, 2017

It was a 54-16 victory for the University of Utah football team that defeated San Jose State to close out its nonconference schedule this past weekend. As Utah gears up to start conference play on Friday,...