Utah Running Utes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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 / Utah Utes on SI / December 6

How the Big 12 championship impacts Utah's bowl game destination

Texas Tech's dominant win over BYU in the Big 12 championship game on Saturday will likely have a significant impact on the College Football Playoff picture and bowl game lineup for the 2025-26 postseason.

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

Preview: Utah vs. Cal Baptist college basketball game

The last week of November gave Utah men's basketball coach Alex Jensen his first chance at seeing how his new batch of players and coaches adjust accordingly to playing high-level competition outside of the comforts of Jon M.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / December 5

Class of 2026 Twins Jaron and Kennan Pula Flip from Utah to BYU

Class of 2026 twin brothers Jaron and Kennan Pula have flipped their commitments from Utah to BYU, delivering a major win for Kalani Sitake and the Cougars, per Hayes Fawcett.

Devon Dampier News / Utah Utes on SI / December 4

Utah QB Devon Dampier receives yearly Big 12 honor

After putting together the kind of season no Utah quarterback had achieved in over 20 years, Devon Dampier was tabbed as the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / December 2

On3 Believes Utah is Already Out of the College Football Playoff

Ari Wasserman over at On3 dropped his latest list of teams still alive in the College Football Playoff hunt, and while there are 19 programs hanging around with a pulse, only two Big 12 teams made the cut: Texas Tech and BYU.

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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