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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 quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) and safety Sione Vaki (28) celebrate after a touchdown versus the California Golden Bears at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 16 Utah Football Tears Up Golden Bears to Remain Undefeated at Home

By Sean Overton and Abbey Thomas October 14, 2023

  After a devastating road loss at Oregon State, the No. 16 University of Utah football team (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12) returned home to face the California Golden Bears. After a bye week, the Utes came back...

The Utah Utes celebrate after a sack versus the UCLA Bruins at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept.23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 11 Utah Football Defeats UCLA in First Conference Game

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor September 23, 2023

  After a 31-7 win over Weber State, the No. 11 University of Utah football team (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) remained home to start conference play against the No. 22 UCLA Bruins in the homecoming game. Utah’s...

Utah linebacker Lander Barton (20) lights the U after defeating the Weber State Wildcats at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Photo by Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 12 Utah Football Cruises to Victory Over Weber State

By Sean Overton and Abbey Thomas September 16, 2023

  The No. 12 University of Utah football team (2-0) returned home today to face off against the Weber State Wildcats. After a thrilling, last-minute 20-13 win on the road against Baylor, the Utes...

The Rice-Eccles Stadium during the Utah vs. Florida game in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. (Photo Madeline Van Wagenen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The 96-Year-History of Rice-Eccles, The Stadium that ‘belongs to the students’

By Allison Stuart, News Writer September 8, 2023

  University of Utah Football has seen great success over the last couple of years, most recently taking the Pac-12 championship title two years in a row, as well as two back-to-back appearances...

The Utah Utes light the U after defeating Florida Gators at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, Aug.31, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 14 Utah Football Routs Florida in Home Opener

By Abbey Thomas and Sean Overton August 31, 2023

  After a second straight Pac-12 championship, University of Utah football kicked off the 2023 season in the same fashion as last year, against Florida. After a heartbreaking 26-29 loss in Gainesville...

Alex Smith, who used to play for the Utes, playing for the Washington Commanders against the Atlanta Falcons on November 4, 2018 (Courtesy of Keith Allison via Wikimedia)

Catching Up With Former Utes: Alex Smith

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor August 27, 2023

  Alex Smith is likely the first name that comes to people's minds when thinking of famous Utah football players. Smith’s career at the University of Utah and in the NFL are stories of determination...

Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Steve Smith, answers questions from attendees during the two-day children’s football camp June 24 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (Courtesy of jenikirbyhistory)

Catching Up With Former Utes: Steve Smith Sr.

By Austin Eames, Sports Writer August 18, 2023

  "If you see this face, that means I scored.” “Ice up, son.” These are some of the most notable quotes from one of the NFL’s greatest all-time trash-talkers, Steve Smith Sr. Throughout...

Sgt. Roy Estrella meets and stands with his favorite San Diego Chargers’ football player, Eric Weddle at Camp Pendleton’s Country Store in CA on Dec. 1, 2009. (Courtesy of United States Marine Corps)

Catching Up With Former Utes: Eric Weddle

By Austin Eames, Sports Writer July 17, 2023

  On June 5th, 2023, the National Football Foundation released its 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Out of over 5 million athletes to ever play the sport, only 1,074 have met the mark...

University of Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) celebrates after his second rushing touchdown of the night 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)

Catching Up With Former Utes: Tyler Huntley

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer July 4, 2023

  In 2022, Tyler Huntley became a national name. He nearly led his team, the Baltimore Ravens, to a victory against the defending AFC Champions Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 24-17. Huntley...