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No. 22 Iowa State still has a chance to play for a Big 12 title as Cyclones prepare to face Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After snapping a two-game losing streak, Iowa State still has a chance to play for a Big 12 title. But the No. 22 Cyclones cannot afford to lose against Utah on Saturday. Beating a Utes team mired in a six-game losing streak will be harder than it appears at...
Winners of 3 straight, No. 18 Colorado tries to keep rolling toward Big 12 title game against Utah
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders pays no attention to the kudos or accolades his 18th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes are currently receiving. It's for the same reason he didn't listen to the criticism a season ago — just a lot of distracting noise. “Why would we listen?” the...
Utah AD Mark Harlan responds to Big 12 fine for blasting officiating crew after BYU rally
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah athletic director Mark Harlan responded to the Big 12 on Sunday after he was publicly reprimanded and fined $40,000 by the conference for blasting a league officiating crew following BYU’s 22-21 win over the Utes for controversial calls on the Cougars’ winning...
No. 9 BYU aims to stay undefeated against archrival Utah
No. 9 BYU (8-0, 5-0 Big 12, No. 9 CFP) at Utah (4-4, 1-4), Saturday, 10:15 p.m. EST (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: BYU by 3 1/2. Series record: Utah leads 62-35-4 WHAT’S AT STAKE? BYU and Utah are facing one another as conference...
Preseason Big 12 top-five teams Utah, Oklahoma St., Kansas and Arizona at bottom of league standings
An early season matchup between Oklahoma State and Utah generated national attention and was touted as a possible Big 12 championship game preview. League newcomer Utah was the conference favorite in the preseason media poll. Oklahoma State, with star running back Ollie Gordon II,...
Utah elevates Mike Bajakian to interim offensive coordinator
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
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
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
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
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...
