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Utah basketball's 3 biggest needs in the transfer portal

Time will tell what the transfer portal has in store for the Utah men's basketball program, though at least for now, Runnin' Utes fans should count on general manager Wes Wilcox and head coach Alex Jensen being active over the coming weeks as they look to plug as many holes on the roster as they can during college basketball's free agency period.

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Utah football joins crowded recruiting mix for 3-star athlete from California

The last few waves of conference realignment have made it so Utah and its former Pac-12 counterparts hardly see each other on the field anymore, aside from the rare nonleague game in August or September.

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / March 31

College Baseball in Utah – Week 7 – March 30th, 2026

All four teams who call Utah home had a good week of baseball! The week started off roughly for the Utes. They hosted Holy War rival BYU on Tuesday. BYU and Utah had another bitter battle that came down to the very end.

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

Utah Utes basketball transfer portal Watch: Tracking where departing players land for 2026-27 season

The offseason came early for the Utah men's basketball program. While several teams the Runnin' Utes faced during their 2025-26 campaign continued their

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

How Utah is viewed by college football analytics rankings going into 2026 season

Given the amount of change the Utah football program endured in January and February, it remains to be seen what the Utes will look like in the first year of the Morgan Scalley era.

Keanu Dawes News / Utah Utes on SI / March 29

Utah basketball standout set to enter transfer portal

Up until Sunday, the short list of players from the Utah men's basketball program set to enter the transfer portal didn't feature any of Alex Jensen's main rotational pieces.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / March 27

Utah football reveals details for spring fan event

As Morgan Scalley noted in a recent media availability session, the Utah football team will not be participating in a spring game this year. Instead, fans

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / March 27

What Utah football fans can expect from the Utes' new offense

Kevin McGiven joins the Utah football coaching staff as the 11th person to assume offensive coordinator duties since 2011. Despite the revolving door at that position, the Utes' offensive philosophy has looked relatively the same over the past 15 years.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / March 25

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.

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

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 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.

Devon Dampier News / Utah Utes on SI / March 23

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 / 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.

College Football 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.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / January 7