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Football

Utah Gets Commitment From 3-Star Running Back Jaylon Glover

By Ryan Kostecka
Dec 12, 2020; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Utah Utes wide receiver Britain Covey (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes in the third quarter at Folsom Field.
Football

Covey and Lloyd Advocates For COVID-19 Vaccine, Ready For The Season

By Ryan Kostecka
Mar 1, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) dunks the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center.
Basketball

Former Utah Hoops Star Kyle Kuzma Has A New Home

By Ryan Kostecka
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Football

Nate Johnson One Of The Fastest High School Quarterbacks Of All-Time

By Ryan Kostecka
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Other Sports

Skinner and McCallum Have Up-And-Down Performance In Olympic Prelims

By Ryan Kostecka
July 15, 2021; Tokyo; Japan; A view of Olympic Stadium ahead of the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Other Sports

Olympic RoundUp: Gibb's Gets Another Chance, Urtez Shows Out

By Ryan Kostecka
Oct 31, 2020; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back TJ Pledger (5) rushes against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium.
Football

Utah Football Took Advantage Of The NCAA Transfer Portal

By Ryan Kostecka
Nov 22, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) runs out of the tunnel during pre-game player introductions before their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Former Utah Star Marcus Williams Betting On Himself In 2021-22 NFL Season

By Ryan Kostecka
Nov 30, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) reacts after taking down Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Steven Montez (12) in the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Football

Utah's Lloyd and Covey Named To Another Preseason All-American List

By Ryan Kostecka
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Football

Utah QB Commit Named CIF Central Section Athlete of the Year

By Ryan Kostecka
Jan 1, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) makes a throw in the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Football

Utah's Charlie Brewer Named To Preseason Award Watchlists

By Ryan Kostecka
Kara Eaker warms up on the vault prior to the Women's competition of the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials at America’s Center on June 27, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Other Sports

REPORT: Future Utah Gymnast Tests Positive For COVID-19 At Olympics

By Ryan Kostecka
Nov 2, 2019; Seattle, WA, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham claps during the second quarter against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium
Football

Utah Makes Final Four For Highly-Touted In-State Prospect

By Ryan Kostecka
July 15, 2021; Tokyo; Japan; A view of Olympic Stadium ahead of the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Other Sports

Utah To Be Well Represented At Summer Olympics In Tokyo

By Ryan Kostecka
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Football

Utah Stays On Hot On The Recruiting Trail With Two New Additions

By Ryan Kostecka
Dec 5, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Preparation for the game was underway prior to the Utah Utes plying the Oregon State Beavers at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Football

Utah Athletics To Host Open House For Ken Garff Performance Zone

By Ryan Kostecka
Aug 29, 2019; Provo, UT, USA; Utah Utes defensive end Mika Tafua (42) reacts to a sack on Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Zach Wilson (1) in the second quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Football

Utah Football Kickoff Times Announced For Four Games This Fall

By Ryan Kostecka
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Football

Utah Football Ahead Of Schedule When It Comes To 2022 Recruiting Class

By Ryan Kostecka
Nov 30, 2019; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham celebrates after a third quarter touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Football

Utah's Kyle Whittingham Ranked Among Best Coaches In The Country

By Ryan Kostecka
Feb 13, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; Utah Utes forward Riley Battin (21) makes a three point basket over Stanford Cardinal forward Oscar da Silva (13) during the second half at Maples Pavilion.
Basketball

Runnin' Utes Officially Heading To Florida For 'Sunshine Slam'

By Ryan Kostecka
Nov 21, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes linebacker Nephi Sewell (29) holds the ball up as he runs into the end zone after picking up a USC Trojans fumble during the second quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Football

Utah Comes In At No. 15 In Phil Steele's Preseason Rankings

By Ryan Kostecka
Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) throws the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Bills Stadium. The Buffalo Bills won 17-3.
Football

Former Utah QB Tyler Huntley Could Emerge As Baltimore's Top Backup

By Ryan Kostecka
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Football

Utah QB Commit Nate Johnson Struggles At Elite 11 Finals

By Ryan Kostecka
Senior Orlando Umana returns as a starter at center to anchor the offensive line for the 2020 college football season.
Football

Former All-Pac-12 Center Orlando Umana Entering NCAA Transfer Portal

By Ryan Kostecka
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) catches a pass in front of the Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (33) on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis
Football

Finally Healthy, Chicago Bears Cornerback Jaylon Johnson Ready For 2021

By Ryan Kostecka
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Utah Football Commit Nate Johnson Ready For Elite 11 Finals

By Ryan Kostecka
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Other Sports

Past Meets Future As Trio Of Red Rocks Heading To Tokyo Seeking Olympic Glory

By Ryan Kostecka
Dec 12, 2020; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Utah Utes wide receiver Britain Covey (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes in the third quarter at Folsom Field.
Football

Pac-12 Discussing Dropping Down To Eight Conference Games

By Ryan Kostecka
Dec 5, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes defensive end Mika Tafua (42) sacks Oregon State Beavers quarterback Chance Nolan (10) on the final drive of the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Football

Eleven Different Utah Football Players Named Preseason All-Pac-12 By Phil Steele

By Ryan Kostecka
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Other Sports

Trio Of Red Rocks Still In The Running For Olympic Glory

By Ryan Kostecka
Dec 31, 2019; El Paso, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Herm Edwards is doused by Frosted Flakes by his players moments after defeating the Florida State Seminoles 20-14 in the Sun Bowl.
Football

Arizona State Football Program 'Under Investigation' For Possible Recruiting Violations

By Ryan Kostecka
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Other Sports

Former Ute Grayson Murphy One Step Closer To Tokyo Olympics

By Ryan Kostecka
Dec 6, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) looks to pass against the Oregon Ducks during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship game at Levi's Stadium.
Football

A 12-Team College Football Playoff...??? Get Ready Because It's Looking More Likely

By Ryan Kostecka
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Other Sports

Utah Athletics Launches 'Elevate U' Program To Promote Student-Athletes For NIL Profit

By Ryan Kostecka
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Football

Utah Linebacker Devin Lloyd Named Preseason All-American By Walter Camp

By Ryan Kostecka
Dec 3, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes forward Riley Battin (21) shoots in the second half against Washington Huskies guard Cole Bajema (22) and guard RaeQuan Battle (21) at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Basketball

Utah Basketball Heading To Daytona Beach for 'Sunshine Slam'

By Ryan Kostecka
Mar 6, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes center Branden Carlson (35) dunks against Arizona State Sun Devils forward Chris Osten (21) in the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Basketball

Runnin' Utes Add Two Games To Nonconference Schedule

By Ryan Kostecka
February 6, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Utah Utes forward Both Gach (11) shoots against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Basketball

How Important Is Both Gach's Return To Utah Basketball?

By Ryan Kostecka
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Football

Former Utes Ready To Thrive In Upcoming NFL Season

By Ryan Kostecka
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Other Sports

Gary Henderson Hired As Utah's Next Skipper On The Diamond

By Ryan Kostecka
Dec 5, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Preparation for the game was underway prior to the Utah Utes plying the Oregon State Beavers at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Football

Rice-Eccles Back To Full Capacity — What That Means For Fans

By Ryan Kostecka
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Football

Former Utah Head Coach Jim Fassel Has Passed Away At The Age Of 71

By Ryan Kostecka
Nov 12, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Utah Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak in the first half against Minnesota Gophers at Williams Arena.
Basketball

Who Could Be In Line To Replace Krystkowiak As Utah Head Coach?

By Ryan Kostecka
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Football

Utah Football Releases Spring Roster And Depth Chart

By Ryan Kostecka
Jan 11, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Larry Krystkowiak instructs guard Pelle Larsson (3) in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Basketball

Utah And Head Coach Larry Krystkowiak Part Ways After 10 Seasons

By Ryan Kostecka
Jan 12, 2020; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Evan Battey (21) and Utah Utes center Lahat Thioune (32) reach for a loose ball in the second half at the CU Events Center.
Basketball

Jordan Kellier and Lahat Thioune Have Entered NCAA Transfer Portal

By Ryan Kostecka
Jan 11, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes forward Timmy Allen (1) reacts after a basket in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
Basketball

Utah Forward Timmy Allen Named First-Team All-Pac-12

By Ryan Kostecka
Jan 3, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
Football

Alex Smith Rated One Of The Top College Quarterbacks Of The Century

By Ryan Kostecka
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Other Sports

No. 9 Utah Volleyball Gets The Weekend Split With No. 17 UCLA

By Ryan Kostecka
Nov 21, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) throws the ball down the field against the USC Trojans during the first quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Football

Quarterback Battle Highlights Utah's Spring Football Schedule

By Ryan Kostecka
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