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Utah football drops in AP Top 25 poll following win over Kansas

A 31-21 victory over Kansas on Friday extended Utah's win streak to five and end the regular season with 10 wins for the first time since 2019. It didn't, however, result in the Utes (10-2, 7-2 Big 12) securing a spot in the Big 12 championship game; nor did it necessarily help their College Football Playoff at-large aspirations.

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Where Utah football ranked in coaches poll after beating Kansas in regular season finale

The Utah football team slugged out a road win over Kansas to end the regular season on a five-game winning streak and keep its Big 12 championship eligibility intact heading into Saturday.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 28

How big plays on both sides of the ball helped Utah earn crucial win over Kansas

Like that extra helping of turkey and stuffing, something was weighing down the Utah football team during its regular season finale against Kansas on Friday.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 28

Utah football lands commitment from local 3-star edge rusher

The Utah football team landed a commitment Friday from Lehi High School product Penisimani Takitaki. Takitaki, a 6-foot-4, 230 pound senior, announced his pledge to the Utes on social media following his visit to Salt Lake City on the weekend of Nov.

Utah Running Utes News / College Football News / November 27

Utah vs Kansas Prediction: Can the Utes Stay Alive for the CFP?

This is all about Utah and if it has a shot at something massive, but Kansas needs this, too. It's been a disappointing season, but the Jayhawks can make it all right with a shocking win to get to six victories and bowl eligibility.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 26

Utah football social media account posts humorous video revealing uniform combination for Kansas game

Byrd Ficklin's dynamic play over the last few weeks has often provided the Utah football team with just the spark it needs in crucial moments. With every big run the true freshman quarterback has ripped off this season, the approval rating for "Surfin Bird" receives another boost.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 25

Where Utah landed in College Football Playoff rankings ahead of regular season finale

Utah's come-from-behind win over a .500 team in Week 13 put into question the Utes' College Football Playoff at-large bid hopes going into the final week of the regular season.

College Basketball News / Utah Utes on SI / November 25

Preview: Utah vs. Grand Canyon college basketball game

After his squad allowed over 80 points per game through the first two weeks of the season, Alex Jensen hopes to see more defensive intensity from the Utah men's basketball team as it takes on Grand Canyon in the Acrisure Classic from Palm Desert, California.

Kyle Whittingham News / Utah Utes on SI / November 24

Utah's Kyle Whittingham will make career decision after the season

As Kyle Whittingham walked off the field following Utah's improbable comeback against Kansas State, Utes fans wondered if that'd be the last time they see the program's winningest head coach take a bow from Rice-Eccles Stadium.

John Henry Daley News / Utah Utes on SI / November 24

What John Henry Daley's season-ending injury means for Utah football moving forward

Kyle Whittingham confirmed Monday that Utah defensive end John Henry Daley suffered a season-ending injury during the first quarter of the Utes' 51-47 comeback win over Kansas State on Saturday.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 23

Utah football secures commitment from former UCF 3-star QB recruit

Arkansas native Kane Archer will begin his college career in Salt Lake City instead of Orlando. The 6-foot-1 quarterback recruit out of Greenwood High School committed to Utah on Sunday after backing off his pledge from UCF on Saturday, according to Rivals' Hayes Fawcett.

Jalon Daniels News / Utah Utes on SI / November 24

Betting odds, point spread for Utah vs. Kansas Big 12 college football game

Oddsmakers didn't seem fazed by how Utah managed to escape with a win over Kansas State on Saturday, despite the fact the Utes trailed by double-digits multiple times while looking inept against the Wildcats' run game.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / November 23

Here's how Utah football can still clinch a spot in the Big 12 championship game

The Utah football team kept its postseason aspirations alive Saturday with a wild comeback win over Kansas State. The Utes' 51-47 victory over the Wildcats

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / November 22

What Utah players said after crazy comeback victory over Kansas State

It'll be at least a few days before his final snap inside Rice-Eccles Stadium sets in for Utah linebacker Lander Barton. The senior from Cottonwood Heights,

Kyle Whittingham News / Utah Utes on SI / November 22

What an emotional Kyle Whittingham said after Utah's wild comeback win over Kansas State

Kyle Whittingham was able to rationale Utah's 27-point win over Baylor despite getting scorched in a 400-yard passing day from the Bears offense. What about giving up a school-record 472 rushing yards and still coming away victorious?

Devon Dampier News / Yardbarker / November 22

Dramatic comeback keeps Utah's CFP hopes alive

Dramatic comeback keeps Utah's College Football Playoff hopes alive

With seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Utah Utes faced a 10-point deficit, and a season-long effort of reaching the College Football Playoff looked bleak.

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College Football News / ESPN / November 22

Utah DE Daley exits vs. Kansas St. with leg injury

Standout Utah defensive end John Henry Daley has suffered a leg injury.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / November 22

Utah Pass Rusher Suffers Scary Non-Contact Injury

Utah fans had to hold their breath Saturday afternoon when sophomore pass rusher John Henry Daley went down with what looked like a serious non-contact injury early in the first quarter against Kansas State.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / November 5

Utah Football is the Highest-Ranked Two-Loss Team in SP+

Utah has two losses on the record, but don’t tell that to the analytics crowd. In this week’s SP+ rankings from ESPN’s Bill Connelly, the Utes came in at No.

Deion Sanders News / Yardbarker / October 27

Deion Sanders has strong words after Colorado destroyed by Utah

Coach Prime has seen his team struggle this season ... but nothing like what happened late on Saturday night during Utah's homecoming.

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Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / October 15

Utah Man Arrested for Alleged Threats Against BYU-Utah Game Attendees

An Emery County, Utah man has been taken into custody after allegedly posting violent threats directed at people wearing red at the upcoming BYU vs. Utah football game.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 18