Latest Kyle Whittingham News

Utah elevates Mike Bajakian to interim offensive coordinator

Oct. 21, 2024 14:44 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mike Bajakian was elevated Monday to Utah's interim offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Bajakian, an offensive analyst, will replace Andy Ludwig, who resigned on Sunday, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said in his weekly press conference. ...

Andy Ludwig resigns as Utah's offensive coordinator

Oct. 20, 2024 22:53 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Andy Ludwig resigned from his position, the school announced Sunday night. Ludwig’s departure comes on the heels of a three-game losing streak for the Utes (4-3, 1-3 Big 12) that has seen them total just 36...

Utah QB Cam Rising out for the season, true freshman Isaac Wilson named starter

Oct. 14, 2024 21:39 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah quarterback Cam Rising is out for the season with a lower leg injury and coach Kyle Whittingham said Monday true freshman Isaac Wilson will be the Utes’ starter until further notice. Rising was injured in Utah’s 27-19 loss to Arizona State on Friday....

No. 16 Utah hoping to have quarterback Cameron Rising back against Arizona State

Oct. 10, 2024 14:02 PM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Quarterback Cameron Rising could be back for No. 16 Utah for Friday night's game at Arizona State. Then again, he could miss another game. Utes coach Kyle Whittingham, as has been the case the past two seasons, has sparked optimism about his star...

Micah Bernard emerging as a playmaker as No. 10 Utah takes on Arizona

Sep. 26, 2024 14:18 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Micah Bernard is doing all the right things to cement himself as Utah’s lead running back. After missing 11 games last season with an eye injury, Bernard has played a pivotal role in helping the No. 10 Utes (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) stay undefeated heading into...

Bernard runs for 182 yards and No. 12 Utah wins Big 12 debut, beating No. 14 Oklahoma State 22-19

Sep. 21, 2024 21:39 PM EDT

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Micah Bernard rushed for a career-high 182 yards, and No. 12 Utah withstood a fourth-quarter comeback to beat No. 14 Oklahoma State 22-19 on Saturday in the Utes' first Big 12 game after leaving the Pac-12. Brant Kuithe scored two touchdowns and Cole Becker...

Oklahoma State hosts Big 12 newcomer Utah in early conference showdown

Sep. 19, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

No. 12 Utah (3-0) at No. 14 Oklahoma State (3-0), Saturday, 3 p.m. ET (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: Oklahoma State by 1 1/2. Series record: Utah leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The winner will establish itself as an early favorite to...

No. 12 Utah hits the road for its Big 12 debut at No. 14 Oklahoma State

Sep. 19, 2024 11:28 AM EDT

A pair of college football coaching veterans meet Saturday when No. 12 Utah visits No. 14 Oklahoma State in a Big 12 showdown that could have College Football Playoff implications. Utah's Kyle Whittingham and Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy are in their 20th seasons leading their...

A pair of Big 12 openers match 3-0 teams with newcomer Utah at Oklahoma State, and K-State at BYU

Sep. 19, 2024 06:05 AM EDT

Things to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: Game of the week No. 12 Utah (3-0) at No. 14 Oklahoma State (3-0), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (FOX) The Utes expect to have back quarterback Cameron Rising (finger on throwing hand) for their first conference...

No. 12 Utah looking for potent running attack in rivalry showdown with Utah State

Sep. 12, 2024 14:01 PM EDT

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Reigniting a once-potent running attack is Utah’s primary goal heading into a rivalry showdown with Utah State on Saturday. The No. 12 Utes (2-0) have had uncharacteristically average results in the backfield through their first two contests. They’re...