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Field Level Media

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Utah wants to restore its standard, starting vs. Long Beach State

Utah's Alex Jensen admits he felt rushed to assemble a competitive team last season, his first as head coach of his alma mater. "I felt (like we were) playing a lot of catch-up that first year," he said. "I think we're in a much better place now." An impressive overtime win against Oregon in a recent exhibition appears to support that claim. It certainly added to the renewed excitement the Utes have in their program as they begin the new season at home Monday against Long Beach State in Salt Lake City. Utah wants to reestablish a winning culture after finishing in last place in the Big 12 at 10-22 overall and 2-16 in league action. The Utes are also hoping to win back a fanbase that has turned its focus to the school's powerhouse football team after years of struggles in hoops. The Utes, who used to be March Madness regulars and occasional contenders, have not been to the NCAA Tournament since 2016. "We know that we have a lot of fans who are used to winning, who have seen a lot of Ute wins," newcomer Jackson Holcombe told KSL.com. "And so our goal is to just earn their

Salt Lake City, UT · 11d

Deseret News

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High school cross country: Lone Peak girls claim fifth straight 6A title, Lehi boys snap 3-decade drought

High school cross country: Lone Peak girls claim fifth straight 6A title, Lehi boys snap three-decade drought

Lehi, UT · 11d

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Locals help lift Team Utah to 2026 17u PGA Jr. League National Championship

It was a full circle moment for Team Utah (Lehi) on the ninth green when Corner Canyon junior Drew Wilson drained the putt that clinched the 2026 17u PGA Jr. League Championship at Twin Warriors Golf Club in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico on October 25. His partner, Lone Peak...

Lehi, UT · 12d

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No. 9 BYU welcomes Utah to Smith Fieldhouse on Friday night

PROVO, Utah — No. 9 BYU women’s volleyball will host in-state foe Utah in a Big 12 matchup Friday night. Looking to extend their 14-match winning streak, the Cougars (17-1, 9-0 Big 12) will face the Utes at 6:30 p.m. MDT. No. 9 BYU vs. Utah. Date Time...

Provo, UT · 11d

ClutchPoints

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Utah football’s Devon Dampier, Morgan Scalley throw shade at haters after squeezing life out of Houston

While some in the sports world predicted that the No. 14 Houston Cougars would beat the No. 10 Utah football team, the Utes had something to say about the notion, winning the ranked matchup on Saturday night, 21-13. As Utah football head coach Morgan Scalley led the way for the win , he and quarterback Devon Dampier took the time to call out their […] The post Utah football’s Devon Dampier, Morgan Scalley throw shade at haters after squeezing life out of Houston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Salt Lake City, UT · 13d

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Utah basketball lands four-star guard Jamaal McKnight Jr.

SALT LAKE CITY — Jamaal McKnight Jr., a four-star point guard committed to Utah on Tuesday, choosing Alex Jensen’s program over fellow finalists Kansas, UNLV and Boise State following an official visit over the weekend. McKnight joins fellow 2027 commitment Pierce Thompson in the Runnin’ Utes’ recruiting class,...

Salt Lake City, UT · 11d

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“Holy Cow, I Don’t Know Football”: Utah HC Morgan Scalley Shares Humbling Nick Saban Story Ahead of Houston Showdown

Even though he has retired and is now an analyst for ESPN, legendary head coach Nick Saban still casts an enormous shadow over college football. Other college football coaches are still in awe of Saban, who won seven national championships in his career, including one with LSU and six with Alabama.

Salt Lake City, UT · 14d

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CBS Sports college football bowl projections after four top-12 teams lose

By Brad Crawford, CBS Sports: The Big 12 has taken a wrecking ball to its College Football Playoff positioning after two of the league’s three unbeatens went down on Saturday, with Utah climbing through the rubble as its current leader. Our updated bowl and CFP projections reflect that carnage, with BYU and Texas Tech absorbing losses that complicate an already crowded race for at-large hopefuls.

Salt Lake City, UT · 13d

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Emery rallies past Judge Memorial to reach quarterfinals

CASTLE DALE — The Emery Spartans opened the 2A state football tournament with a thrilling 28-21 victory over the Judge Memorial Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 23, using key offensive plays and timely defensive stops to secure their spot in the quarterfinals. The Spartans struck first when Hunter Leffler broke...

Castle Dale, UT · 12d

Essentially Sports

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Pat McAfee Ready To Boycott One Destination for Popular ESPN Show

ESPN loves Pat McAfee. There are a certain number of fans who also like Pat McAfee. However, there is also a certain group of fans who don’t like Pat McAfee. The ultra-popular football host, however, made sure the feeling was mutual when College GameDay visited Utah for the Houston game. “The university’s Instagram account posted something talking a little trash about me last night, which I certainly love,” McAfee said on the show, as per Awful Announcing, while announcing his pick for the game. “It’s hard to pick against this mighty Utah student section, but I’m gonna do it ten times out of t...

Salt Lake City, UT · 14d

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America First Scholar Athlete: American Fork High's Noah Behm

AMERICAN FORK, Utah (KUTV) — Thanks to our longtime partners at America First Credit Union we are once again honoring scholar athletes from all around the state of Utah, Sunday nights on Talkin' Sports! The focus is to find local kids that not only excel in their arena, but also make a definitive impact in their community through service and dedication. The segment is in direct correlation with our Thursday Night Rivals and Friday Night Lights High School football broadcasts on KJZZ and KMYU.

American Fork, UT · 12d

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Utah now the top team in Big 12 as BYU falls in latest AP Top 25 rankings

SALT LAKE CITY — After a wild weekend of college football, the sport delivered for a second straight week as seven teams ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll lost over the weekend. Unfortunately for BYU, they were included in the teams that dropped a game Saturday. Conversely,...

Salt Lake City, UT · 13d

Houston Cougars On SI

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Houston Wasted Its Best Chance to Take Control of the Big 12 Race

The Houston Cougars had the perfect opportunity to lead the Big 12 and blew it.

Houston, TX · 13d

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Undefeated Utah Utes prepare for Cincinnati in strive to keep win-streak running

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The 7-0 undefeated Utah Utes prepare for Cincinnati, and aren't overlooking any team. Kaela Keisel spoke with some of the offensive coaching staff and players of the Utah Utes post practice. While they are striving to remain undefeated, their focus is one game at...

Salt Lake City, UT · 12d

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No. 6 Utah visits Cincinnati in Big 12 action

No. 6 Utah (7-0) at Cincinnati (5-2), Oct. 31 at 3:45 p.m. EDT. Opening Line: Utah by 7. Against the spread: Utah 6-1, Cincinnati 4-3. Overall: 478.4 yards per game (9th in FBS) Passing: 257.4 yards per game (39th) Rushing: 221.0 yards per game (12th) Scoring: 37.4 points per game...

Cincinnati, OH · 13d

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MISSED OPPORTUNITY: Houston Cougars and Conner Weigman FAIL to Close Out Utah Despite KEY Advantages

Houston Cougars fall 21-13 to Utah. Analysis of missed opportunities, player performance, and Big 12 championship implications.

Houston, TX · 13d

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Branch III shines in second half in 89-77 win over UNLV

LAS VEGAS – BYU’s Bruce Branch III was one of four Cougars to score in double figures as No. 25 BYU defeated UNLV 89-77 on Saturday at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. After trailing by as much as 12 points in the first half, Branch III led the second half comeback on his 18thbirthday finishing with 12 points and six assists after halftime. The freshman finished with 14 points and eight assists to lead the Cougars to their fifth straight win in Sin City.

Provo, UT · 14d

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High school football: First round playoff schedule, streams, and scores

SALT LAKE CITY — Check back for the latest scores from all the high school football playoff games across the state. This week, the lower classifications (1A, 2A and 3A) of football kick off their first round of the playoffs, with the upper classifications beginning their playoff run next week.

Salt Lake City, UT · 15d

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Potential Top 10 Holy War Between BYU and Utah Set for Morning Kickoff

A BYU-Utah rivalry game in the morning? That's the schedule for a potential top 10 showdown between BYU and Utah on November 7th. BYU and Utah will kickoff at 1

Provo, UT · 12d

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Patrick Kinahan: Utah silences critics by finally beating ranked team

SALT LAKE CITY — After a prolonged series of quizzes, which each produced sufficient results, Utah's football team finally faced a recognizable test. In compiling six consecutive wins to start Morgan Scalley's rookie season as the head coach, the knock against the Utes was all the success came against inferior competition. Valid point, considering none of those six teams has a winning record.

Salt Lake City, UT · 14d