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Utah's Kyle Whittingham has hilarious response to his avatar in EA Sports' College Football game

EA Sports' College Football 26 was released this week, marking the video game debuts for Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham and two members of his coaching staff.

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What can Utah Utes expect from WR position this season?

As Kyle Whittingham fielded questions from reporters Wednesday during his scheduled press conference from Big 12 media days in Dallas, the conversation started to steer toward Utah's revamped offense.

Utah Running Utes News / Yardbarker / July 9

Utah HC Whittingham reveals hard truth about 2024 season

Utah HC Kyle Whittingham reveals hard truth about 2024 season

Kyle Whittingham has been the head coach of the Utah Utes since the 2005 Fiesta Bowl, when he was the co-head coach alongside the departing Urban Meyer.

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

Utah Utes coach makes surprising prediction about future of college sports

As schools across the country start to shell out big-time money to student-athletes, Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham foresees a complete shift in college athletics toward a minor league system sooner rather than later.

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

What Utah's Kyle Whittingham said during Big 12 media day

As Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham addressed reporters Wednesday during Big 12 media days, the conversation began to steer itself toward the Utes' additions on the offensive side of the ball.

Keanu Tanuvasa News / Utah Utes on SI / July 8

Keanu Tanuvasa stirs the pot at Big 12 media days

Former Utah defensive lineman Keanu Tanuvasa said the decision to transfer to BYU this offseason was the hardest decision he's ever had to make. The 6-foot-4

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

Utah-BYU game recognized as one of college football's greatest rivalries

From battles with in-state foes to conference counterparts, the Utah football program is entrenched in some of college football's most heated rivalry games.

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

Utah Utes miss out on 3-star CB recruit to in-state rival

Class of 2026 recruit Jaxson Gates has flipped his commitment from Syracuse to BYU, he announced on social media Tuesday. Gates, a 6-foot-1 cornerback prospect out of Damien High School (California), made his decision about a month after he went on an official visit with Utah.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 5

Utah football lands 3-star offensive lineman recruit

The Utah football program continued to lay the foundation for its future offensive line on Saturday with a pledge from 2026 recruit Moses Sparks Jr. Sparks, a product of V.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / July 5

Utes Secure Commitment from New Mexico OL Moses Sparks

The Utah Utes continue to strengthen their 2026 recruiting class with the addition of three‑star offensive lineman Moses Sparks from Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / July 5

Pro Football Focus Ranks Utah’s Spencer Fano Among College Football’s Best

Utah’s standout offensive tackle Spencer Fano earned a major nod from Pro Football Focus this week, landing at No. 5 on their Top 50 list of college football’s best heading into the 2025 season.

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

Utah football misses out on 3-star edge rusher recruit

Class of 2026 prospect Prince Williams committed to Arizona on Friday, according to his X account. Williams chose the Wildcats over his other three finalists Utah and BYU.

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

Utah football misses out on top-ranked offensive lineman recruit to Big 12 school

Felix Ojo, considered by many as the top-ranked offensive lineman recruit in the 2026 class, announced his commitment to Texas Tech on Friday from Lake Ridge High School.

Utah Adds JUCO Big Man Joshua Hayes to Bolster Frontcourt

Utah is bolstering its frontcourt depth by taking the junior college route with the addition of 6-foot-10 center Joshua Hayes from Northwest Florida State College.

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

Utah basketball acquires talented JUCO transfer

The Utah Runnin' Utes are getting some more help in the frontcourt. Joshua Hayes, a talented 6-foot-10 forward from Gainesville, Florida, has committed to Utah, according to On3's Joe Tipton.

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

Utah football adds intriguing local standout to secondary unit

The Utah football program added to its secondary on Tuesday with a commitment from rising sophomore cornerback Anthony Hernandez. Hernandez, who posted about his pledge to the Utes on X, spent the 2024-25 campaign at Northern Colorado, though he did not see any game action as a freshman.

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

Utah has several highly-rated players in EA Sports College Football video game

Who are the best players on the Utah football team heading into the 2025-26 season? After ranking the top 10 Utes with the highest overall ratings in the upcoming College Football 26 video game, EA Sports has some answers.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 1

Utah football secures commitment from elite 2026 offensive lineman recruit

The Utah football program secured a pivotal commitment Tuesday from highly-touted offensive lineman recruit Kelvin Obot. Obot, a product of Fruitland High School (Idaho), announced his pledge to the Utes in a post to X.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / July 1

Utah has top-ranked right tackle in EA Sports College Football video game

Utah's Spencer Fano will be the highest-rated right tackle in EA Sports' College Football 26 video game when it launches later this month. Fano checks in as a 94 overall— four points higher than his in-game rating was last year — according to the official top 100 players list that EA Sports released on Tuesday.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 1

ESPN projects Utah Utes offensive linemen as first-round picks in 2026 NFL Draft

Based on early readings into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Utah football program is on track to make history next April. The Utes have produced a No. 1 overall pick before in Alex Smith, in addition to generating back-to-back first-round picks in 2022 (Devin Lloyd, No.

Caleb Lomu News / Heartland College Sports / July 1

This Big 12 Player Is One of the Best in the CFB26 Game

Utah right tackle Spencer Fano has earned some significant attention from EA Sports. In their early College Football 26 player rankings, EA placed Fano as the sixth-best player in the game, boasting a stellar 94 overall rating, which reflects his dominance on the offensive line.

Cameron Rising News / Yardbarker / May 7