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Devon Dampier’s Heisman Campaign Starts Against Idaho

With the 2026 college football season fully getting underway, there is one quarterback who will be talked about more than he is right now by the end of the season.

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Michigan football has no business being ranked No. 16 in preseason AP Top 25 Poll

It is a new era of Michigan football. Kyle Whittingham comes in as the new head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired. Players are excited about Whittingham taking over for Michigan.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / August 3

Utah Player Reveals Major Changes Under New Strength Program

Expectations are already high for Utah entering the 2026 season, and according to veteran offensive lineman Alex Harrison, one of the biggest reasons could be what happened behind the scenes this offseason.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / July 29

Big 12 Program Valuations Revealed: Utah Leads Conference, BYU Surges, Kansas State Takes Biggest Hit

The Big 12 continues to prove it has one of the deepest collections of brands in college athletics. According to The Athletic‘s latest college football program valuations, Utah tops the Big 12 with an estimated value of $638 million, ranking 26th nationally among the 68 Power Four programs evaluated.

Utah Football: 2026 Utes Season Preview and Prediction

Utah underwent a major change when Kyle Whittingham stepped away after 21 seasons and accepted the head-coaching job at Michigan. But new coach Morgan Scalley has been groomed for the top spot and looks to provide consistency and continuity after several years with the program.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / July 2

No, Utah, You Didn’t Save the Big 12

It wasn’t long ago when the Big 12 found itself on the chopping block. Expansion into the Southwest arguably saved the conference, but it’s not to say if one or even two schools had been left out of the deal the league wouldn’t be on stable ground or anything.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / June 29

Utah’s 30% Chance to Leave the Big 12? How the Rumors Picked Up Again

This past weekend kick-started a flurry of Utah-Big 12 rumors, and at the time of year when college football is looking for a topic or two to get us to kick off, these stories always generate conversation.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / June 29

Two Utah Teammates Pick Utes for College Destination

Two of Provo’s own are heading to Salt Lake City. On Monday, three-star linebacker Fui Vakapuna committed to the Utah Utes. Vakapuna is one of the top linebackers in the region and earned LB MVP honors at the Under Armour Next Camp in Utah back in April.

Utah Running Utes News / Yardbarker / May 28

Pats' Maye opens up about Will Campbell amid Caleb Lomu chatter

Patriots' Drake Maye opens up about Will Campbell amid Caleb Lomu chatter

Campbell experienced a rocky rookie season before he endured a nightmare outing in his club's 29-13 Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks this past February.

Drake Maye issues challenge to Patriots for Super Bowl rematch vs. Seahawks

Patriots' Mike Vrabel shares if he expects to miss more work amid Dianna Russini controversy

Major NFL insider finally addresses 'really sad' Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation

The 'Super Bowl losing QBs' quiz

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / May 23

College Baseball in Utah – Week 15 – Conference Tournaments – May 23rd, 2026

The college baseball season in the state of Utah in 2026 comes to a quiet end The Utah Utes’ postseason was over almost as soon as it began. Utah played Kansas State in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / May 20

Utah football among finalists for top-30 offensive lineman recruit

Some of the top Division I programs in the West are locked in a recruiting battle for Gecova Doyal, a 2027 interior offensive lineman prospect from Puyallup, Washington.

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / May 17

College Baseball in Utah – Week 14 – May 17th, 2026

The 2026 regular season wraps up in Utah! The U finished their regular season in Salt Lake City this week. Utah began the week by hosting Utah Tech. The Utes would be victorious in the battle between Salt Lake City and St.

Utah Running Utes News / Yardbarker / May 8