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Utah's Spencer Fano receives college football's offensive lineman of the year award

Utah right tackle Spencer Fano has been named the recipient of the Outland Trophy, awarded annually to the nation's best college interior lineman on offense or defense.

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Kyle Whittingham's retirement at the end of the 2025 season will usher in a new era of Utah football. The program's all-time winningest head coach had

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Utah announces big news about Kyle Whittingham

The Utah Utes announced some major news on Friday surrounding Kyle Whittingham.

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Kyle Whittingham News / Gridiron Heroics / December 12

Utah Utes Kyle Whittingham Stepping Down After 21 Seasons

The Utah Utes are going to be seeing someone new on the sidelines as coach Kyle Whittingham has decided to step down as the coach of the program. This news is a bit of a surprise, but have been something that was planned for by the university as well.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / December 11

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.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 11

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).

Utah Running Utes News / College Football News / November 27

Utah vs Kansas Prediction: Can the Utes Stay Alive for the CFP?

This is all about Utah and if it has a shot at something massive, but Kansas needs this, too. It's been a disappointing season, but the Jayhawks can make it all right with a shocking win to get to six victories and bowl eligibility.

Devon Dampier News / Yardbarker / November 22

Dramatic comeback keeps Utah's CFP hopes alive

Dramatic comeback keeps Utah's College Football Playoff hopes alive

With seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Utah Utes faced a 10-point deficit, and a season-long effort of reaching the College Football Playoff looked bleak.

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