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The Daily Utah Chronicle

University of Utah football player Britain Covey (18) runs the ball to the endzone in the Utes comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020 in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Adds Former USC Wide Receiver Munir McClain

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor June 2, 2021

  The University of Utah football team added another big transfer Wednesday evening, picking former USC wide receiver Munir McClain out of the portal. McClain joins recent pickups such as Washington...

The University of Utah runs onto the field during an NCAA football game vs. the Brigham Young University Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Washington Linebacker Transfer Josh Calvert Commits to Utah Football

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 20, 2021

  The University of Utah football program continues to take full advantage of the transfer portal as they add former Washington linebacker Josh Calvert just hours after the addition of Theo Howard....

The University of Utah football team marched onto the field during the NCAA football game vs. Weber State at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 (Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Lands Commitment From Oklahoma Wide Receiver Transfer Theo Howard

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor May 20, 2021

  The transfer portal has yet again shined on the University of Utah football program as they landed former Oklahoma receiver Theo Howard on Thursday afternoon, less than 24 hours after the addition...

(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...

University of Utah quarterback, senior, Charlie Brewer in the University of Utah Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 17, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Brewer Shines as Red Team is Victorious in 2021 Spring Game

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor April 17, 2021

  For the first time since November of 2019, Rice-Eccles Stadium had a football game with fans in attendance. 6,500 fans filled the newly expanded stadium for this year's spring game.  First...

The University of Utah and BYU marching band performed together at halftime during the game vs. the Brigham Young University Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football and Wide Receivers Coach Guy Holliday have Parted Ways

By Sammy Mora and Cole Bagley March 1, 2021

  Late on Monday night a University of Utah spokesperson confirmed to multiple outlets that head coach Kyle Whittingham and the football program have parted ways with wide receivers coach Guy Holliday....

University of Utah junior wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) running with the ball after catching a pass from University of Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) in an NCAA Football game vs. Washington State University at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday September 28, 2019.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football to Host Washington State in the Regular Season Finale

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 17, 2020

  The regular-season finale is upon the University of Utah football team. After a wild 2020 season, the Utes will cap off their regular season with a matchup with the Washington State Cougars....

Go Utes! (Abu Asib for the Daily Utah Chronicle)

Live Updates As Utah Football Signs their class of 2021

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 15, 2020

  The early signing period is finally here for the University of Utah football team. The team will be signing tons of new faces who will be suiting up for the Utes starting next season. This story...

University of Utah junior defensive back Vonte Davis (22) tackles Idaho State Bengal quarterback during an NCAA Football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Set to Host Oregon State

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor December 4, 2020

  Football is back at Rice-Eccles Stadium this weekend as the University of Utah football team is set to host Oregon State in what is tentatively the last home game for the Utes' 2020 season.    Scouting...

NCAA Football game University of Utah vs. University of Southern California at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday November 21, 2020.(Photo by Tom Denton | Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Drops Heartbreaker to Washington

By Sammy Mora, Sports Editor November 28, 2020

  It was a tale of two halves for the University of Utah football team. The Utes blew a 21 point lead to Washington, dropping the game 24-21. While the final score might not show it, the young...