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The Daily Utah Chronicle

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The Daily Utah Chronicle

University of Utah players pepare for the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

The Tragedy Surrounding Utah Football, That Words Can’t Do Justice

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer October 3, 2021

  I have the tendency to argue with myself. It shows up in my writing, I get going on one thought and then another emerges. Slowly but surely different plot points emerge, and it winds to a conclusion. When...

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How Utah Athletics Approaches the Ever Changing Landscape of Mental Health

By Eric Jensen, Sports Writer September 30, 2021

  Something within the landscape of college athletics has shifted over the past ten years, something seismic. Something that can change the performance of an athlete, prevent injuries...

University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe (2) before the Utes comeback win against Washington State University on Dec. 18, 2020, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Football’s Aaron Lowe Killed in Tragic Incident

By Sean Overton and Cole Bagley September 26, 2021

  Salt Lake City Police are currently investigating a deadly shooting that took place on the 2200-block of South Broadmoor Street early Sunday morning. The shooting left one person dead on the...

Utah Football faces Washington State in Pac-12 opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah’s Defense Shines in Conference Victory over Washington State

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor September 25, 2021

  Despite their inability to hold onto the football and another regrettable day for the offense, the University of Utah would emerge victorious in their conference opener against Washington State...

Utah Football faces Washington State in Pac-12 opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Wang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Thoughts From the Gridiron: Utah vs. Washington State

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor September 25, 2021

  The University of Utah football team grabbed a win in their Pac-12 opener against Washington State on Saturday afternoon. It was a mostly ugly game with a lot of turnovers, but Utah ultimately...

University of Utah sophomore quarterback Cameron Rising (7) in a NCAA Football game 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 Looks for Much Needed Victory in Conference Opener Against Washington State

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor September 24, 2021

  Outside of last year's shortened and adjusted season, the University of Utah football team is 1-2 for the first time since 2007. Following a few unexpected losses to non-conference opponents,...

University of Utahs Charlie Brewer (12) throws the football in the game against the BYU cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Charlie Brewer Leaves Utah Football

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor September 21, 2021

  Quarterback Charlie Brewer has left the Utah football program. Brewer’s decision comes after he was benched in the second half of Utah’s loss to San Diego State. Brewer played in just...

University of Utah players pepare for the game against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Thoughts From the Gridiron: Utah vs SDSU

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor September 18, 2021

  For the second week in a row, the University of Utah was again shocked as they conceded another loss, falling to San Diego State 33-31. While Cameron Rising entered the game and demonstrated...

University of Utahs offense in the huddle during the game against the BYU cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle).

Utah Football Loses 3OT Thriller

By Ethan Pearce, Sports Editor September 18, 2021

  The University of Utah football team suffered their second consecutive loss on Saturday evening, falling to San Diego State on the road in a thriller. Utah drops to 1-2 on the year, a disappointing...

The University of Utahs Micah Bernard (#2) pushes for the endzone during their game versus the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, UT on Sept. 11, 2021. (Photo by Jack Gambassi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Cougars Snap Nine-Game Win Streak, Utes Lose in Provo For First Time Since 2009

By Cole Bagley, Sports Editor September 12, 2021

  In a game that already had so much riding on it due to its historic rivalry, the University of Utah came up short in their quest to achieve ten straight victories, something that has never been...