Utah Running Utes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Utah Football: 2026 Utes Season Preview and Prediction

Utah underwent a major change when Kyle Whittingham stepped away after 21 seasons and accepted the head-coaching job at Michigan. But new coach Morgan Scalley has been groomed for the top spot and looks to provide consistency and continuity after several years with the program.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

No, Utah, You Didn’t Save the Big 12

It wasn’t long ago when the Big 12 found itself on the chopping block. Expansion into the Southwest arguably saved the conference, but it’s not to say if one or even two schools had been left out of the deal the league wouldn’t be on stable ground or anything.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / June 29

Utah’s 30% Chance to Leave the Big 12? How the Rumors Picked Up Again

This past weekend kick-started a flurry of Utah-Big 12 rumors, and at the time of year when college football is looking for a topic or two to get us to kick off, these stories always generate conversation.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / June 29

Two Utah Teammates Pick Utes for College Destination

Two of Provo’s own are heading to Salt Lake City. On Monday, three-star linebacker Fui Vakapuna committed to the Utah Utes. Vakapuna is one of the top linebackers in the region and earned LB MVP honors at the Under Armour Next Camp in Utah back in April.

Utah Running Utes News / Yardbarker / May 28

Pats' Maye opens up about Will Campbell amid Caleb Lomu chatter

Patriots' Drake Maye opens up about Will Campbell amid Caleb Lomu chatter

Campbell experienced a rocky rookie season before he endured a nightmare outing in his club's 29-13 Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks this past February.

Drake Maye issues challenge to Patriots for Super Bowl rematch vs. Seahawks

Patriots' Mike Vrabel shares if he expects to miss more work amid Dianna Russini controversy

Major NFL insider finally addresses 'really sad' Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation

The 'Super Bowl losing QBs' quiz

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / May 23

College Baseball in Utah – Week 15 – Conference Tournaments – May 23rd, 2026

The college baseball season in the state of Utah in 2026 comes to a quiet end The Utah Utes’ postseason was over almost as soon as it began. Utah played Kansas State in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / May 21

4-star Utah football recruit names Utes among finalists

Ahead of his busy recruiting tour around the country, Huntington Beach High School (California) recruit Dylin Bruce has narrowed down his college options and set a date for his decision.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / May 21

3 areas Utah Football can improve in 2026

It's hard to find many holes in an 11-2 football team. Yet, like everyone else, Utah wasn't perfect during the 2025 season. All things considered, the Utes don't have many areas to improve upon going into the 2026 campaign.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / May 20

Utah football among finalists for top-30 offensive lineman recruit

Some of the top Division I programs in the West are locked in a recruiting battle for Gecova Doyal, a 2027 interior offensive lineman prospect from Puyallup, Washington.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / May 20

3-star Utah football recruit sets commitment date

Tye Kennedy, a three-star offensive lineman recruit from Arizona, will announce his college decision a few weeks after his Utah visit. The Mountain View High School standout is set to decide among his finalists — Cal, Arizona State, Michigan, Washington, Utah and Minnesota — on July 1, according to a report from Brandon Huffman of Rivals.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / May 20

Utah football misses on 3-star RB recruit's commitment

It doesn't appear Malachi McFarland will be suiting up for Utah anytime soon. The Damien High School (California) product who held an offer from the Utes and planned a summer trip to Salt Lake City for an official visit announced on his X account Tuesday night that he's committed to Boise State.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / May 20

Former Utah guard Jacob Patrick makes transfer portal decision

Jacob Patrick, a 6-foot-6 sharpshooter who spent this past season at Utah , will continue his college basketball career at Southern Methodist. Reports from multiple outlets Wednesday indicated Patrick had signed with SMU, becoming the seventh player to chose Andy Enfield and the Mustangs out of the portal this offseason.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / May 19

Utah football misses out on 3-star safety recruit's commitment

The Utah football program missed on an opportunity to add to its 2027 recruiting class Tuesday, as three-star prospect Braiden Graves committed to Kansas over the Utes and his other finalists.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / May 19

4 former Utah basketball players still available in transfer portal

At this stage of the college basketball offseason, most Division I rosters are either finalized or are a move away from being complete for the 2026-27 campaign.

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

Utah football locks official visit with 3-star tight end recruit

Add another guest to Utah football's growing list of high school recruiting visits. Braxton Daniel, a tight end prospect out of Jenks High School (Oklahoma), has lined up an official visit with the Utes.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / May 18

Ranking Utah football's toughest 2026 home games

Following an 11-win season, the Utah football program enters a new chapter looking to maintain the same winning traditions that's kept the Utes nationally relevant for the past two decades.

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / May 17

College Baseball in Utah – Week 14 – May 17th, 2026

The 2026 regular season wraps up in Utah! The U finished their regular season in Salt Lake City this week. Utah began the week by hosting Utah Tech. The Utes would be victorious in the battle between Salt Lake City and St.

Utah Running Utes News / Yardbarker / May 8

Lomu discusses dealings with Vrabel amid Russini controversy, makes promise to Maye

Patriots rookie Caleb Lomu discusses dealings with Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy, makes promise to Drake Maye

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Lomu was asked about his interactions with Vrabel since the draft.

Patriots have reportedly made massive Mike Vrabel decision amid Dianna Russini controversy

Patriots' Drake Maye has telling response to Stefon Diggs' acquittal

Rob Gronkowski shares surprising revelation about Patriots tenure, 'Patriot Way'

The 'Last QB debut win by NFL team' quiz

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / May 4

College Baseball in Utah – Week 12 – May 4th, 2026

Baseball in the Beehive State falters as the Utah teams continue to struggle. April ended with a rough patch for the Utes. They lost the opening game of the series against rival BYU on Thursday, 6-4.

Utah Running Utes News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

Where Is Spencer Fano From? All You Need to Know About The Utah Utes’ OT’s Ethnicity

Spencer Fano has quietly become one of the most intriguing young offensive linemen in college football. Representing the Utah Utes, Fano’s rise has drawn attention not just for his performances on the field but also for his background and roots.