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Utah football joins recruiting mix for top 50 edge rusher in 2027 class

The Utah football program continued to lay groundwork with its top targets in the 2027 class over the weekend. Brody Pfannenstiel, a versatile multi-sport athlete at Hoisington High School (Kansas), was recently added to the list of 2027 prospects to receive an offer from the Utes.

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Utah Men and BYU Women Earn Victories in Season-Ending Rivalry Dual

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam February 6, 2026 Richards Building Pool, Provo, UT SCY (25 yards) “2026 BYU v Utah” on Meet Mobile Final Scores: Women: BYU

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

Utah basketball's upset bid vs. Kansas falls short

The Utah basketball team fought valiantly but ultimately came up short against Kansas, falling 71-59 in a Big 12 matchup from Allen Fieldhouse. The Runnin' Utes (9-14, 1-9 Big 12) kept things close early on before the Jayhawks (18-5, 9-2 Big 12) began to impose their will on both ends of the floor down the stretch.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / February 6

One School Dominates the Winter Olympics for the Big 12

The Opening Ceremonies for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games (taking place in Milan, Italy) will begin on Friday and the games will extend through Sunday February 22nd.

Levani Damuni News / Utah Utes on SI / February 6

Former Utah football standout appointed to Morgan Scalley's recruiting staff

Levani Damuni doesn't appear to be leaving the Utah football program any time soon. The former standout linebacker and Providence, Utah, native will just have to trade in his spot in the locker room for an office space inside the athletic building's halls.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / February 4

Utah football signee among biggest risers in final recruiting rankings for 2026 class

When Mataalii Benjamin verbally committed to Utah in late October, the 6-foot-7 offensive tackle from Lehi High School (Utah) was viewed as one of the best recruits in the state but hadn't garnered as much buzz on the national level in comparison.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / February 3

Winners and losers from Utah football's transfer portal efforts

With the dust settling on the transfer portal, the Utah football team's roster for the 2026 season is near finalization. The Utes might have a couple more moves up their sleeves, but for the most part, Morgan Scalley and company accomplished what they needed to get done during college football's free agency period.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / February 2

Utah football checks in with local 4-star QB recruit committed to Big Ten school

The Utah football program wasn't going to just let one of the top in-state recruits leave their sights without at least checking in first. So, a couple members of the Utes coaching staff headed over to West High School (Salt Lake City) product Kamden Lopati's home for a quick visit with the four-star quarterback recruit.

Utah Running Utes News / SwimSwam / February 2

Visiting SMU Downs Utah, Mustangs Sweep Utes in Final Home Meet of Season

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam January 31, 2026 Don Reddish Pool, Salt Lake City, UT SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy of SMU Athletics DALLAS (SMU) – SMU Men’s Swimming and Diving picked up a dual-meet victory against Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, finishing with ten event wins and a final score of 173-127.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / January 30

Utah football looking to flip 4-star Baylor commit

Karece Hoyt might be committed to Baylor now, though only time will tell whether the four-star prospect winds up signing with the Bears as part of their 2027 recruiting class in the winter.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / January 29

Ranking Utah football's 5 most important skill position players for 2026

Utah certainly wasn't short on playmakers last season. From the quarterback room to the pass-catching corps, the Utes featured more than a handful of diverse and talented skill position players on the offensive side of the ball, making for an exciting style of play that was absent the year prior due to injuries.

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

Utah football among finalists for local high school star Bode Sparrow

Utah is among the 10 finalists in the race to land Bode Sparrow, the top high school football player in the state of Utah's 2027 class. The Utes are contending with a handful of high-profile schools for Sparrow, a product of nearby Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah.

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

3 Utah football matchups that should be primetime games in 2026

The Utah football team's 2026 schedule is almost finalized. Dates and locations for all 12 regular season games have been confirmed with the release of the Big 12 conference schedule , leaving kickoff times and TV details as the last pieces of information to fill in on the Utes' calendar.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 14

Utah CB Smith Snowden follows Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

Utah cornerback Smith Snowden follows Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

Kyle Whittingham has already brought a handful of very impactful players with him out east to join the Michigan Wolverines, and now he's added another.

Five-star incoming Utah freshman signee Salesi Moa enters transfer portal

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Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / January 12

Utah Football Just Lost the No. 1 Prospect in the State

The Utah Utes just lost Salesi Moa, one of their stars of the 2026 recruiting class. Moa is ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Utah and the No.

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / January 13

Five-star incoming Utah freshman signee enters transfer portal

Five-star incoming Utah freshman signee Salesi Moa enters transfer portal

This is a strange era of college football. The transfer portal is basically always open, and NIL deals have made it so that every offseason has become similar to NFL free agency.

Ohio State lands two former five-star recruits from Alabama in transfer portal

Texas Tech lands former Auburn WR Malcolm Simmons in transfer portal

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John Henry Daley News / Yardbarker / December 30

Utah All-American DE John Henry Daley to enter transfer portal

The Utah Utes are in a state of flux.

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Kyle Whittingham News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Interesting detail emerges about Kyle Whittingham's Michigan contract

The Michigan Wolverines have their new head coach in Kyle Whittingham, and they appear to be making a major commitment to their new man.

Northwestern blows out Central Michigan in GameAbove Sports Bowl

Texas’ leading rusher is entering the transfer portal

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Kyle Whittingham News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

Veteran HC has reportedly expressed interest in Michigan job

Michigan is looking for a replacement for Sherrone Moore, who was fired on Dec. 10.

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Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / December 18

Utah’s Running Back Room Loses Raycine Guillory to Portal

Utah Freshman running back Raycine Guillory has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after just one season with the program, per Hayes Fawcett. Guillory joined the program ahead of the 2025 season and will now seek a new opportunity with four years of eligibility remaining.