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Offensive lineman recruit Collin Campbell announced his commitment to Michigan State on Thursday. The four-star prospect from Arizona chose the Spartans over Utah roughly a week after he took a trip out to Salt Lake City to visit with Kyle Whittingham and his coaching staff.

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

Utah Utes receive another 2026 commit from 5-star kicker

It's been a busy stretch of recruiting for Kyle Whittingham and the Utah football program. In addition to hosting several star-studded prospects on official

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / June 10

Will the Utah Utes win the Big 12 in 2025?

With just about three months to go until the 2025-26 college football season, a clear-cut favorite to win the Big 12 title at this stage of the offseason has yet to emerge.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / June 10

Utah Football Adds Three-Star RB in Class of 2026

On Tuesday, Kyle Whittingham and the Utah Utes added a new name in the Class of 2026, with the commitment of three-star running back LaMarcus Bell. Bell, a 5-foot-11 running back from Lake Oswego, Oregon, chose the Utes over offers from 16 different programs, including BYU, Arizona, Washington State, and more.

Kyle Whittingham News / Utah Utes on SI / June 10

Utah Utes land powerful 3-star RB recruit

Kyle Whittingham and his Utah football program reeled in another star-studded prospect from the class of 2026 on Tuesday. Lake Oswego High School (Oregon) running back LaMarcus Bell announced his commitment to the Utes in a post to X.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / June 10

Utah football secures commitment from dynamic 3-star QB recruit

After a highly productive visit with Kyle Whittingham and his coaching staff, Georgia native and dual-threat quarterback recruit Michael Johnson has committed to the Utah football program.

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

Class of 2026 CB recruit commits to Utah Utes

The Utah football program has landed a commitment from class of 2026 recruit Major Hinchen, a 6-foot-2 cornerback prospect who plays at La Quinta High School (California).

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

3-star recruit's visit with Utah football was 'nothing short of amazing'

Heading into the thick of official visit season, the Utah football program has made progress with several star-studded prospects from the high school ranks recently.

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

Utah Utes react to House-NCAA settlement

College athletics has been ushered into a never-before-seen era, and the Utah Utes are "all-in" on sharing as much revenue as they can with their student-athletes.

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

Utah football among finalists for 4-star recruit

Chance Collins' recent trip out to Salt Lake City was a productive one. Following his visit with Kyle Whittingham and staff, the four-star recruit from Mansfield High School (Texas) listed the Utah football program among his four finalists in a post to X Sunday night.

Kyle Whittingham News / Utah Utes on SI / June 5

Utah Utes extend offer to intriguing 4-star prospect

As Kyle Whittingham and his Utah football staff prepare for another big recruiting weekend around campus, they continue to make progress with a few high-profile recruits from the 2027 class.

Jeilani Davis News / Utah Utes on SI / June 5

Utah Utes DB transfers to Big Sky school

Former Utah Utes safety Jeilani Davis has transferred to Montana, according to reports. Davis joins the Grizzlies with four years of eligibility remaining after taking a redshirt year this past season.

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

Utah Utes extend offer to 3-star DL recruit from Washington state

The next few weeks are going to get busy for the Utah football program. Kyle Whittingham and his coaching staff have spent considerable time this offseason arranging visits with their top priority recruiting targets in the 2026 and 2027 classes.

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

Utah football offers talented 4-star TE recruit from South Dakota

Kyle Whittingham and his Utah football coaching staff made positive progress recently with a few of their high-priority recruiting targets in the 2026 and 2027 classes.

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

4-star Utah football recruiting target shares photos from official visit

The last weekend in May marked the beginning of a pivotal recruiting stretch for the Utah football program. Several star-studded high school players descended upon Salt Lake City for their official and unofficial visits with Kyle Whittingham's coaching staff, including 2026 and 2027 recruits alike.

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

Utah football finalizes future nonconference schedule, includes road game at Big Ten school

The Utah football program's 2028 nonconference schedule has been finalized. Following the addition of a home game against Nevada, the Utes' three-game nonleague slate features matchups against Utah Tech, the Wolf Pack and Wisconsin.

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

Utah Utes extend offer to 5-star recruit in 2026 class

The Utah football team has joined the recruiting race for one of the top uncommitted prospects in the class of 2026. Felix Ojo, ranked by 247Sports Composite as a five-star and the No.

Eric Weddle News / Utah Utes on SI / June 2

Former Utah Utes star reacts to making College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Former Utah Utes star Eric Weddle was as jubilant as anyone would be upon realizing they're up for Hall of Fame consideration. The National Football Foundation released the nominees for induction into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class on Monday, and Weddle reacted to his name being on the list with a post to his X account.