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Utah Utes played Oregon Ducks on Dec. 5, 2020 at  Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah won 30-24. (Photo by Ivana Martinez | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

How Tough is Utah Football’s Schedule?

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer August 12, 2021

  The University of Utah's football season is almost upon us and expectations for the team are high. So, what does the schedule look like and how will they stack up? I broke it down on a scale...

(From left to right) Tony Bergstrom, Alex Smith and Chase Roullier of the Washington Football Team in a game against the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 4, 2018. (Courtesy Flickr)

Former Utah Quarterback Alex Smith Announces Retirement

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor April 19, 2021

  Former University of Utah quarterback Alex Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. Smith played three seasons at Utah from 2002–2005, and was the first overall pick in the 2005...

A Breakdown of the Transfer Portals Past, Present and Future

A Breakdown of the Transfer Portal’s Past, Present and Future

By J. Prather January 26, 2021

  For college athletes looking to find a new university and for universities looking to pick up transfers with collegiate play experience, October 2018 was the beginning of a new era. The transfer...

Levis Stadium, the site of the Pac12 Championship Football game in Santa Clara, CA on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by: Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

College Athletics Needs to be Pushed Back

By Emily Dush, Sports Writer January 17, 2021

  Every weekend, football games all over the country have been getting canceled one after another as players and staff members test positive for COVID-19. Some conferences were able to prepare...

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...

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 Utahs MUSS cheers during a third down during an NCAA Football game vs. USC Trojans at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No Fans In The Stands, A Grim Reality For Students

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer November 20, 2020

  The University of Utah will be playing football this fall, but this year will be different because of the raging COVID-19 virus. There will be no fans in the stands and students are having to...

BYUs Zach Wilson, Heisman Candidate?

BYU’s Zach Wilson, Heisman Candidate?

By J. Prather, Sports Writer November 13, 2020

  For Utah fans, this weekend was frustrating to say the least. Fall football was canceled and then brought back with a postponed and shortened schedule — while a lot of the Football Bowl Subdivision...

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High Hopes for Christian McCaffrey’s Return

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor November 7, 2020

  Carolina Panthers top running back Christian McCaffrey has missed the last six games because of a high ankle sprain but is hopeful to return for Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs. “I...

University of Utah senior linebacker Cody Barton (30) and Javelin K. Guidry (28) tackle Northwestern University senior quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) during the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utes in the NFL: Big Plays by Big Playmakers

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor October 28, 2020

  Big names making big plays. It’s becoming a weekly tradition to see what former Utes are doing in the NFL and weeks six and seven weren’t short on killer moments.  Julian Blackmon Fans...

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