'Auspicious beginning' leads to Utes' 10-point win

In a successful attempt to move the nation’s longest active bowl-winning streak to nine games, the Utes dug out a 37-27 win over the California Golden Bears in the 2009 Poinsettia Bowl on Wednesday in San Diego.
 

Seniors shine in last game as Utes

Four bowl game wins, multiple all-American and all-Mountain West conference wins and a defensive MVP award are just a few of the accomplishments the seniors can boast as they finished out the seasons as Utes with a 37-27 win over Cal in the Poinsettia bowl.

Utes will head to Poinsettia Bowl

For the second time in three years, the Utes will wrap up their season with a trip to San Diego. Full story

Bitter disappointment

Utes lose close rivalry game in overtime, 26-23

The 91st installment of the Holy War lived up to expectations Saturday night when—for the second time in five years—60 minutes of play could not determine a winner. Full story

Phillips pulls through for Utes

As the minutes ticked off the clock in the Utes’ nail-biting 23-26 loss to BYU on Saturday, Utah’s offense struggled to put the ball in the end zone.

Hypocritical Hall lacks class with post-game comments

Nothing stays secret for long, especially when it comes to trash talk. Comments about the U by BYU’s senior quarterback Max Hall were no different.

BYU's performance on and off the field will fuel rivalry's flame

I’ve been asked a million times why Utah fans hate BYU so much, now I’ll have an answer. I could go on all day about BYU, fans and the rivalry, but it’s all just fuel for another year and another rivalry game.

Similar records, different methods

Since Kyle Whittingham and Bronco Mendenhall took over their respective programs in 2005, Utah and BYU have been two of the top teams in the nation.

Wide dedicated to family, football

Eddie Wide III has become an integral part of the Ute family, but he hasn’t forgotten his own.

Haka creates controversy as pre-game ritual

Performed from Texas to Tonga, from the prep level to the Olympics, the haka—a traditional Maori dance—is ingrained in the psyche of sports culture across the world. Since New Zealand’s legendary All Blacks rugby team performed its first haka in 1884, the ritual has become commonplace in athletics, especially in Utah. BYU is no exception, gaining national prominence for its pregame performances of the “Ka Mate” haka.

Rivalry game will be Johnson’s day to shine with crucial interceptions

The Holy War 2009 is finally upon us. Another chapter of the rivalry will be written in two short days. Even though there is nothing more at stake than a rivalry win, the game promises to be exciting as always.

BYU honor code creates hurdle for recruiting

Since the early ’80s, BYU football has been touted as the cream of the small-conference crop.

Families must decide where loyalties lie with Holy War

Nothing tears a family apart like having one of its members switch allegiances in a rivalry.

Cougars are too confident too soon

September marks the end of summer and welcomes the coming fall.

Holy War in good company

The Crusades are long over, but in Utah, the Holy War rages on. With a history longer than the Hundred Years’ War, rivalry fans seem convinced come game day that BYU-Utah is the only college rivalry in the country, except perhaps Ohio State-Michigan.

Athletes from both sides of the rivalry find success as pros

The Utah-BYU rivalry is great not only for college sports, but also for the pros, as many athletes from the state’s beloved rivalry have taken their game to the next level.

Cougars did what the U might never get to accomplish

National Championship or BCS—hmm, which is better?

Utes’ undefeated run is more impressive than Y’s 1984 season

We live in a world filled with greed and lust, love and hate, drugs and passion—and that’s just our sports.

Seniors look for a winning exit

The Utes will be looking to bounce back from last weekend’s loss when they host the San Diego State Aztecs in the final home game of the season Saturday. Full story

With TCU loss behind them, Utes hoping to bounce back

Offense could face tough test from San Diego State in final home game

In their last home game of the season on Saturday, the 8-2 Utes will look to claim a win over San Diego State.

Seniors look for a winning exit

The Utes will be looking to bounce back from last weekend’s loss when they host the San Diego State Aztecs in the final home game of the season Saturday.

Seniors finish strong in last home game

The Utes’ 38-7 win over San Diego State on Saturday was bittersweet, said senior free safety Robert Johnson.

SDSU defence could give utes trouble

After a heartbreaking 30-27 loss to Wyoming that shattered San Diego State’s bowl hopes last weekend, the Aztecs are moving on and concentrating their efforts and thoughts on Utah.

Change of pace

As a midseason QB battle boils, the Utes can’t afford to look past New Mexico

The Utes are 7-1, but find themselves in the same predicament they were in before the season opener against Utah State: Right in the middle of a quarterback controversy. Full story

Question marks remain for Saturday’s matchup

TCU and BYU, expected to be the biggest games of the 2009 season, are right around the corner, but the Utes will have to maintain focus this week as the Lobos are coming to Salt Lake City.

On the other sideline: Wyoming ready to go after bye

Fresh off a bye week, the Wyoming Cowboys have had an extra week to prepare, rest and get ready for the Utes on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Now they’re eager to get back on the football field.

Ball security will be focus on Saturday

Head coach Kyle Whittingham said last week’s game against Air Force prepared the Utes a little more to face a tough Wyoming defense, but said the focus has to be improving their own possessions.

Blackout, Halloween add excitement to matchup

Even though the concept is no longer new and Utah fans won’t be treated to a matchup of two top-ranked teams, fans are still looking forward to the Blackout game.

Utah’s start to their first conference game

Utah’s start to their first conference game of the season was shaky at best Saturday, but emphasized one crucial component for the Utes’ potential success this season - their ability to overcome adversity. Full story

Utes ready to redeem themselves

It’s back to square one for Utah this Saturday as head coach Kyle Whittingham and the Utes try to get back to their winning ways when they host the Louisville Cardinals at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Defense looking to correct errors

It’s back to the basics for Utah’s defensive team. After showing some weaknesses in weeks one, two and three, the Utes’ defense is looking to correct common errors that will help minimize big plays by a mean Louisville offense this Saturday. Full story

Louisville passing game to challenge Utes

The Utes will face a different beast this Saturday as they welcome the Louisville Cardinals to Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Utah gets first loss in Oregon

After averaging more than 500 yards of offense through the first two games of the season, the Utes were held to 297 yards on Saturday and 24 points for the second straight week.