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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

University of Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (#80) celebrates with wide receiver Makai Cope (#11) after scoring a touchdown in the NCAA football game against SDSU on Sept. 17, 2022, at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Routs SDSU, Looks Ahead to Conference Play

By Sean Overton and Ethan Pearce September 18, 2022

  After scoring their most points in a game since 1973, the University of Utah football team looked to keep the ball rolling against San Diego State University. The Utes suffered heartbreak against...

University of Utah Football walks out the tunnel in the game against Southern Utah University on Sept 10, 2022 at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Seeks Revenge on San Diego State

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor September 16, 2022

  The University of Utah football team is taking on the San Diego State Aztecs this week in a rematch from last season. The Utes suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Aztecs a year ago and will...

University of Utah Football’s running back Micah Bernard (#2) plays against the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds at the  Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on  Sept. 10, 2022. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Dominates Southern Utah in Home Opener

By Sean Overton and Ethan Pearce September 10, 2022

  Recap The University of Utah football team opened their home season against Southern Utah University on Saturday. The Thunderbirds boldly opened with a surprise onside kick. Fortunately, the Utes...

University of Utah Footballs quarterback Cameron Rising plays against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football Faces SUU in Home-Opener

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor September 9, 2022

  The University of Utah football team looks to change the tide after suffering heartbreak on the road against Florida. In an unfortunate matchup last week, the Utes threw an interception from...

The University of Utahs football team storm onto the field in an NCAA football game vs. BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday Nov. 24, 2018.(Photo by Curtis Lin | Daily Utah Chronicle)

No. 7 Utah Football Suffers Devastating Season-Opener at Florida

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor September 3, 2022

  University of Utah Football opened their season today, playing the University of Florida on the road. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, more popularly known as “The Swamp,” is a notoriously difficult...

Freddie Whittingham talks to two football players. (Courtesy of Fred Whittingham, Jr.)

Freddie Whittingham: Coach On and Off the Field

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor August 25, 2022

  Plenty of former University of Utah football players end up in the NFL, making the jump from dreams to reality.  The development of a young athlete into a professional takes time, effort...

Junior captain Mika Tafua hypes the team during warmup against UCLA at the Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Oct. 16, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Athletics Seeks to Support Athletes’ Education and Careers

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor August 24, 2022

  Student-athletes are often praised for their time on the field, but time spent in the classroom is as equally important. For many college athletes, going pro is the dream — but it is not always...

Cristal Isa celebrates with her teammate after a perfect beam routine against the OSU Beavers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Games Won and Lost, Life Lessons Learned

By Max Valva, Sports Writer August 24, 2022

  Students enjoy participating in sports whether it be for a scholarship, club or for fun. Almost every athlete you encounter will tell you that participating in organized sports teaches you much...

The MUSS (Mighty Utah Student Section) flashes the U at the football season opener in Salt Lake City on Sept. 2, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Join the MUSS, the Number One Student Section in the Nation

By Max Valva, Sports Writer July 17, 2022

  Whether you enjoy the thrill of the game or the excitement of being a part of such a fun social experience, the student section is an essential part of the college athletic experience. Nothing...

University of Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham as the clock winds down in a loss to the University of Oregon Ducks in the 2019 Pac-12 Championship football game at Levi’s Stadium, Dec. 6. (Justin Prather | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

From BCS Buster to Pac-12 Champions: The Rise of Utah Football

By Max Valva, Sports Writer June 22, 2022

  The year is 2003, and longtime University of Utah Athletics Director, Chris Hill, is about to make an under-the-radar coaching hire that will change the Utah football program forever. The Utes...