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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

Utah Utes played Oregon State Beavers on December 5, 2020 at the Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah won with 30-24. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Hands No. 21 Colorado First Loss of Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 12, 2020

  The University of Utah football team is finally at .500 as they took down No. 21 Colorado 38-21 in this year's edition of the Rumble in the Rockies.  “Proud of this team,” said head coach...

University of Utah sophomore defensive end Mika Tafua (42) and Hauati Pututau (41) tackle University of Colorado sophomore tailback Alex Fontenot (8) during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Set for Rumble in the Rockies

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 11, 2020

  The University of Utah football team is heading into the final stretch of games for the 2020 season. Before finding out who they will play next week, the Utes will face off against Colorado for...

Utah Utes played Oregon State Beavers on December 5, 2020 at the Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah won with 30-24. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thoughts from the Gridiron: Oregon State vs. Utah

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 6, 2020

  Was it a full 60 minutes of football? No. But the game put on by the University of Utah football team last night was the closest we’ve gotten all season. The Utes finally got in the win column...

Utah WR Britain Covey at Utah Football Practice. Photo courtesy Utah Athletics

Camp Kyle: Wide Receivers Poised for Big Season

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor October 21, 2020

  Over the past few seasons, the Utah wide receiving core has been loading up with speed and talent. The group has been elevated to a level where they are able to compete every single week with...

University of Utah junior wide receiver Britain Covey (18) getting hyped prior to kickoff in an NCAA Football game vs. Northern Illinois University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 07, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Camp Kyle Day 1: Reloading and Responding

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor October 9, 2020

  Football is finally back for the University of Utah as the team is set to open fall camp on Friday, Oct. 9. Head coach Kyle Whittingham, offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig and defensive coordinator...

University of Utah junior wide receiver Britain Covey (18) running with the ball after catching a pass from University of Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) in an NCAA Football game vs. Idaho State University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 14, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Breaking Down the Utah Football Roster

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor August 14, 2020

  After one of the most successful seasons in school history, the University of Utah football team will be filled with many new faces that look to keep the program's long history alive, whenever...

University of Utah sophomore wide receiver Bryan Thompson (19) makes a catch and runs in to the endzone for a touchdown during an NCAA Football game vs. The Idaho State Bengals at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 11 Utes Stay Perfect, Defeat Idaho State

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor September 14, 2019

After what was by far one of the most puzzling series of calls in recent memory, the No. 11 University of Utah football team (3-0, 0-0 Pac-12) rolled to a 31-0 victory over Idaho State University (1-1,...

The University of Utah football team sings the Utah fight song following an NCAA Football game vs. The Northern Illinois University Huskies at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 11 Utes Take on Idaho State

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor September 13, 2019

  The non-conference schedule will come to a close for the No. 11 University of Utah Football team (2-0, 0-0 Pac-12) this Saturday as they take on Idaho State Bengals (1-0, 0-0 Big Sky) at Rice-Eccles...

University of Utah senior linebacker Francis Bernard (13) celebrates after a touchdown from making an interception vs. Brigham Young University during an NCAA Football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes Roll to Nine After Weather Delay

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor August 30, 2019

  Nine is fine. The No. 14 University of Utah football team won their ninth straight game against Brigham Young University in Provo with a final score of 30-12.  The game started slow for the...

The Holy War for DumDums

The Holy War for DumDums

By Casey Overfield, Sports Editor August 29, 2019

  Rivalry games are a staple of college football. USC and Stanford, Michigan and Ohio State, Alabama and Auburn — the list goes on.   In Utah, there are two big powerhouses. Two giants going...