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Byrd Ficklin Agrees to One-Year Deal with Utah Utes

Utah quarterback Byrd Ficklin has agreed to the terms of a one-year deal to remain with the Utes, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. The freshman quarterback reportedly received interest from multiple programs in the ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten, but will be back in Salt Lake City for his sophomore season.

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Utah QB Byrd Ficklin returning to the Utes for sophomore season

Utah football fans can expect to see more of Byrd Ficklin in 2026. Ficklin is staying with the Utes for his sophomore season, Utah Utes on SI confirmed Thursday.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 10

Utah football among top choices for 4-star lineman recruit

The Utah football team's ability to maintain its tough and rugged identity in the trenches will likely come down to how well the Utes navigate the recruiting trails over the coming months.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / December 10

Utah's Spencer Fano remains in contention for several postseason awards

Utah offensive lineman Spencer Fano did all the walking for those who were talking about him in the offseason as one of the best offensive tackles in college football.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 9

Utah O-line snubbed from being recognized as finalist for major award

Utah's offensive line paved the way for a top 10 scoring offense that rushed for the second-most yards on average, in addition to keeping Utes quarterbacks clean throughout the 2025 regular season.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 8

Utah among top college options for 2027 dual-threat QB recruit

The passing of the early signing period for the 2026 recruiting class meant Utah could shift its focus to the top high school juniors set to graduate in 2027.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 8

Utah football transfer portal tracker: Outgoing players from 2025 team

As the college football regular season wrapped up and bowl game matchups were being announced, players around the country had already begun making plans for where they'd be playing in the 2026 season.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 7

Utah's bowl game destination and matchup revealed following final College Football Playoff rankings

What many expected would be Utah football's postseason path following the conclusion of the regular season came to fruition on Sunday. The Utes (10-2, 7-2 Big 12) will be headed to Sin City for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on New Year's Eve to take on Nebraska (7-5, 4-5).