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Utah Football Flips Elite Five-Star from Big Ten Program

Utah just pulled off a major recruiting win, flipping five-star offensive lineman Keenyi Pepe from USC. That’s not just a headline grab; it’s a straight-up statement from a Big 12 newcomer that’s not here to ease in quietly.

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Kyle Whittingham provides insight on Utah QB situation ahead of critical showdown vs. Cincinnati

Byrd Ficklin might've stole the show in Utah's dominant win over Colorado on Saturday, but it doesn't appear he'll be taking the starting quarterback position from Devon Dampier any time soon.

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

Utah football's blowout win over Colorado sets up ranked matchup vs. Cincinnati in Week 10

Coming in with a combined record of 13-3, Utah and Cincinnati were already heading into their Week 10 showdown at Rice-Eccles Stadium with Big 12 conference title race aspirations on the line.

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

How Utah football's dominant win over Colorado impacted its ranking in the AP Top 25 poll

Being included in the Associated Press Top 25 poll one week and getting bounced the next has created a sort of revolving door effect for the Utah football team this season.

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

What Utah players said following landslide win over Colorado

It was the burning question on everyone's mind going into Saturday: who was Utah going to start under center for its bout against Colorado? Despite Devon

Kyle Whittingham News / Utah Utes on SI / October 26

What Utah's Kyle Whittingham said after blowout victory over Colorado

Kyle Whittingham had a hard time finding any negatives from Utah's wire-to-wire victory over Colorado in his postgame press conference Saturday night. And rightfully so, considering the Utes dominated all three phases of the game to pummel the Buffaloes, 53-7, for their biggest win over a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent in nearly two years.

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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Devon Dampier News / ESPN / October 24

Utah's Dampier now probable to face Colorado

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier has been upgraded to probable for the Utes' game against Colorado, while wide receiver Tobias Merriweather and defensive tackle Dallas Vakalahi are out.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / October 24

Utah football's 3 keys to victory vs. Colorado

The stage is almost set for Saturday's Big 12 matchup between Utah and Colorado. Looking to bounce back from a loss to their in-state rival, the Utes head into Week 9 unsure what their quarterback situation will look like when they take on the Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium (8:15 p.m.

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

Utah O-line tandem named mid-season candidates for college football's top duo award

The bookends of Utah's stout offensive line earned national recognition Thursday as one of the top duos in college football. The Pony Express Award, honoring the best tandems in the sport regardless of position, had its mid-season watch list released with both Utes tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu featured.

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

Utah football reveals throwback jerseys for Colorado game

The Utah football team is going with a classic look for Saturday's Big 12 tilt against Colorado. In a video posted to social media Wednesday promoting

College Basketball News / Utah Utes on SI / October 22

What Utah's Alex Jensen said at Big 12 men's basketball media day

Wednesday marked the Big 12's introduction to a new era of Utah basketball, as first-year head coach Alex Jensen and a couple of his players descended upon the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, for the league's annual media day.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / October 22

Utah May Be Forced to Turn to a True Freshman This Week

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham gave an update on the status of quarterback Devon Dampier during his Monday press conference, and the news leaves plenty of uncertainty heading into this week.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / October 21

Utah football vs. Colorado by the numbers

Looking to rebound from a loss to its in-state rival, Utah hosts Colorado on Saturday with an opportunity to get back on track and remain in the hunt for a Big 12 conference title.

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

Why Utah might start its backup QB vs. Colorado

Fresh off a disappointing setback to its in-state rival, Utah left LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday with more than just its second loss of the season.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / October 20

2025 Week 9 Best-in-West College Football Power Rankings

Can you hear it? That’s the sound of a fundamental shift in the power dynamic among teams from the West in the Big 12. BYU has officially eclipsed Utah, the effects of which will play out over the next few years or longer.

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / October 20

College Football in Utah – Week 8

The Holy War between BYU and Utah highlighted not only college football across the state, but across the nation. The FBS teams in the state continue their good seasons and the FCS teams got some much needed wins in Week 8 of college football in Utah.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 19

Colorado at Utah odds: Opening point spread revealed

Another important Big 12 matchup awaits in Week 9 as Colorado heads to Utah. Ahead of the game, the opening point spread has been released. The Utes opened as 14.5-point favorites over the Buffaloes, according to BetMGM.

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