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What Utah Utes OC Jason Beck said after fall camp practice

With fall camp in full swing, the Utah Utes have begun making their final preparations for the upcoming college football season. Of the several nuances

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What Utah Utes coach Kyle Whittingham said after fall camp practice

Final prep work for the upcoming college football season has begun for the Utah Utes, with fall camp officially underway in Salt Lake City. Coming off

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / August 1

Utah Runnin' Utes schedule multi-year series with former Pac-12 foe

Before Alex Jensen and his Utah men's basketball program entertain Big 12 opponents at the Huntsman Center this upcoming season, they'll round out nonconference play with a showdown against an old Pac-12 foe.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 31

Utah Utes offer 3-star DB recruit in 2027 class

Fall camp is underway in Salt Lake City, though final preparations for the upcoming college football season don't appear to be taking the Utah Utes coaching staff's attention off the recruiting trails completely.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 31

Utah defensive coordinator breaks down Utes personnel at fall camp practice

The Utah Utes began final prep work for the upcoming college football season with the start of fall camp on Wednesday. Coming off a season in which his

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / July 30

Three Defensive Leaders to Watch as Utah Reloads for 2025

The Utah Utes defense was one of the best units in the Big 12 in 2024 and hopes to turn in that kind of performance in 2025. Here was how the Utah defense ranked last season in FBS: Points allowed per game: 20.7 (No.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / July 30

After Struggles in 2024, Utah Offense Reloads for Big 12 Year Two

The Utah Utes offense was one of the worst in the Big 12 Conference during its debut season in the league in 2024. Here was how the Utah offense ranked last season in FBS: Points per game: 23.6 (No.

Zack Moss News / Utah Utes on SI / July 30

Former Utah Utes star RB released by NFL team

Former Utah Utes star Zack Moss was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday, the team announced. The move came about a week after the Bengals placed the 27-year-old running back on the non-football injury list.

Tao Johnson News / Utah Utes on SI / July 30

Utah's Tao Johnson among highest rated safeties in Big 12

Tao Johnson looks to build off a promising debut season as the Utah Utes' starting safety going into the 2025 campaign. The 6-foot-1 Idaho native who made

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 29

Utah Utes duo nominated for prestigious college football award

Utah offensive tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu have been named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy, awarded annually to the best interior lineman in college football.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 28

Utah Utes stadium ranked No. 1 venue in the Big 12

The home of the Utah Utes has been deemed one of the "unfriendliest" places in all of college football. In a ranking of the top 25 stadiums in the country, USA Today tabbed Rice-Eccles Stadium as the best venue in the Big 12.

Devon Dampier News / Utah Utes on SI / July 28

Utah QB tabbed preseason candidate for major college football award

Devon Dampier is a candidate to take home one of the most prestigious awards in college football heading into his first season as the starting quarterback of the Utah Utes.

Kyle Whittingham News / Utah Utes on SI / July 25

Where does Utah's Kyle Whittingham rank among Big 12 coaches?

Short of a national championship, Kyle Whittingham's résumé as head coach of the Utah football program doesn't leave much else to be desired. Under Whittingham, the Utes have been one of the most consistent FBS teams in the country.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 24

NFL GM shares insight on former Utah star's injury

Ahead of the team's first day of training camp, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles broke the news that cornerback Jaylon Johnson will be out for a few weeks due to a leg injury.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 23

Former Utah Utes star signs with NFL team following surprise retirement

In the wake of Tyrann Mathieu announcing his retirement from the NFL, the New Orleans Saints have signed former Utah Utes stud defensive back Julian Blackmon ahead of the team's first training camp practice.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 23

Utah Utes star nominated for Big 12 Athlete of the Year

As Utah right tackle Spencer Fano continues to rake in preseason accolades and recognition from around the country, his stellar play along the offensive line last year could help him bring home one last end-of-season trophy as well.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 22

Utah football legends will be inducted into Utes Hall of Fame

Two standouts from the 2012 Utah football team are set to have their college careers immortalized this fall. Former defensive linemen Star Lotulelei and Nate Orchard will join five iconic Utes as part of the Utah Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025, the school announced on Tuesday.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 22

Utah Utes ranked as most valuable college football program in Big 12

Though college football programs don't go up for auction like professional sport franchises do — or at least, they haven't yet — The Athletic found that no Big 12 constituent would be more valuable in such a world than the Utah Utes.

Jaylon Johnson News / Utah Utes on SI / July 18

NFL personnel rank former Utah Utes star among top cornerbacks

A two-time Pro Bowl selection and an All-Pro honoree, Jaylon Johnson has certainly earned his peers' respect by this stage of his NFL career. On Thursday, as the former Utah star prepared for year No.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / July 17

Where does Utah football's 2026 recruiting class rank?

As Kyle Whittingham and his Utah football coaching staff look ahead to fall camp, they come off a pivotal recruiting stretch that saw several high school standouts pledge themselves to the Utes over the past month.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / July 14

Utah’s Offensive Line Looks Like a Factory After PFF Rankings

Pro Football Focus released its Top 10 offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft cycle, and Utah staked a heavyweight claim with two selections. Leading the list was Spencer Fano, ranked No. 1, closely followed by teammate Caleb Lomu at No. 4, underscoring the Utes’ rising profile in the trenches.

Kyle Whittingham News / Utah Utes on SI / July 12

Utah's Kyle Whittingham has hilarious response to his avatar in EA Sports' College Football game

EA Sports' College Football 26 was released this week, marking the video game debuts for Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham and two members of his coaching staff.

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

What can Utah Utes expect from WR position this season?

As Kyle Whittingham fielded questions from reporters Wednesday during his scheduled press conference from Big 12 media days in Dallas, the conversation started to steer toward Utah's revamped offense.

Kyle Whittingham News / Yardbarker / July 9

Utah HC Whittingham reveals hard truth about 2024 season

Utah HC Kyle Whittingham reveals hard truth about 2024 season

Kyle Whittingham has been the head coach of the Utah Utes since the 2005 Fiesta Bowl, when he was the co-head coach alongside the departing Urban Meyer.

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