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Utah's wide receiver room poised for big year in new offense

It's been nearly 13 years since a pass-catcher on the Utah football team finished a season with at least 1,000 receiving yards. Whether that streak reaches 14 remains to be seen, but if it does, it certainly won't be due to a lack of talent.

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What Utah QB Byrd Ficklin said after spring practice

Year two for Utah quarterback Byrd Ficklin has arrived. The rising sophomore from Muskogee, Oklahoma, returns to the Utes following an impressive debut season as a dynamic signal-caller whose speed and decision-making helped spark his team at just the right moments.

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

Utah football's Morgan Scalley reveals position group that's surprised him the most in spring practice

There's a good chance Morgan Scalley and his coaching staff didn't learn everything they needed to know about the Utah football team during the first week of spring practice.

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

Morgan Scalley provides update on Utah football spring game plans

Utah football appears to be joining the list of programs punting on a spring game. Head coach Morgan Scalley said Tuesday after practice that the Utes won't be putting on a spring game, and will instead host a "fan day" to give fans an opportunity to meet some of the new players on the team.

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

Utah football extends offer to 3-star defensive lineman with multiple Power 5 offers

The Utah football program recently joined the recruiting mix for class of 2027 recruit Tiki Teeples. Teeples shared via his X account an offer from the Utes last week, adding to an already lengthy offer sheet that includes a few of Big 12 schools, as well as the likes of a couple of notable Group of 6 programs.

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

What does Utah football's returning production mean for Utes' 2026 outlook?

When the previous regime in charge of Utah football moved on to other opportunities this past winter, seemingly every fan and follower of the Utes looked to the players who didn't enter the transfer portal as a way of measuring how well Morgan Scalley and his new staff fared in the damage control department.

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

Utah football dishes offer to talented in-state recruit

Though the Utah football program appears more than willing to put in the proper legwork to expand its recruiting net beyond its home state, Morgan Scalley and company don't have to look too far to find top-tier talent as they strive to fill out their 2028 recruiting class.

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / March 23

College Baseball in Utah – Week 6 – March 23rd, 2026

It was a tough week for the four teams in Utah on the diamond. Utah got their 12th win of the season on Tuesday with their 8-5 victory over Washington State.

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

Utah football schedules more nonconference games with in-state school

Fans of the Battle of the Brothers rivalry series have a couple more games to look forward to in the future. Utah and Utah State have set up a a home-and-home arrangement for their football teams to face off in the 2031 and 2033 seasons, according to a report Monday from Brett McMurphy of On3.

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

Utah basketball joins mix for 4-star recruit in 2027 class

Recruiting may be a year-round endeavor, but with its season officially wrapped up, the Utah men's basketball coaching staff can now turn its full attention to the recruiting trails.

What Utah's odds to win Big 12 say about the conference's power dynamics

When Utah joined the Big 12 in 2024, the conference had a reputation for being the most unpredictable among the power leagues. It seemed like any team in the conference — whether it was last year's basement dweller or runner-up in the standings — had a chance to win it all going into any given season.

Devon Dampier News / Utah Utes on SI / March 20

What Utah QB Devon Dampier said after the Utes' first spring practice

The Utah football team officially turned its calendar to 2026 on Thursday with the start of spring practices. For Devon Dampier, getting back on the field

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / March 18

Utah football looking to gain edge on 2028 in-state recruit

Several of Utah football's top recruiting targets are set to visit Salt Lake City in the coming months to check out campus and visit with the program's coaching staff.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / March 18

What Utah basketball's operating budget indicates about the Utes' ability to compete in Big 12

Money is the name of the game in college sports these days. It's nothing necessarily new; being able to boast state-of-the-art facilities and fancy locker rooms have been integral parts of recruiting for decades, along with having the necessary resources to fund expensive coaching salaries (and subsequently, their massive buyouts).

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / March 17

Former Utah basketball forward set to enter transfer portal

Another player the Utah basketball program brought in last offseason for Alex Jensen's first year as head coach has announced their intentions of entering the transfer portal.

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / March 17

College Baseball in Utah – Week 5 – March 16th, 2026

BYU has the best Week 5 in the state of Utah with the Utes close behind! The Utes hosted Arizona on Friday night in Salt Lake City. The opening game went into extra innings, but the Utes ultimately fell, 8-6.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / March 16

Why Utah football remains in the mix for one of Alabama's top high school wide receiver recruits

When it comes to high school recruiting, the Utah football program's net is typically casted all over the western and central regions of the continental United States.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / March 13

What Utah basketball must fix to be more competitive in Big 12 in 2026-27

As realistic as Alex Jensen has been about how long rebuilding the Utah basketball program might take, the former Runnin' Utes standout probably didn't envision the kind of season the 2025-26 campaign he and the team would end up enduring when it tipped off in November.