JOHN COON
Utah running back Charlie Vincent (26) celebrates after scoring against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Jackson, No. 12 Utah run past Arizona in 45-20 win

By John Coon Nov. 05, 2022 11:24 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah ran all over Arizona for 60 minutes and the Wildcats were

Utah safety R.J. Hubert (11) tackles Washington State wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (88) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
No. 12 Utah finds defensive groove again, Arizona up next

By John Coon Nov. 03, 2022 09:10 AM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — No. 12 Utah is becoming a disruptive force on defense again.

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) throws a pass against BYU during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (Ben B. Braun/The Deseret News via AP)
Jefferson throws 5 TDs, leads Arkansas to win over BYU

By John Coon Oct. 15, 2022 07:41 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — KJ Jefferson threw for 367 yards and a career-high five touchdowns

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) breaks free from Oregon State defensive back Alex Austin (5) before scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rising's 3 TD passes lead No. 12 Utes past Beavers, 42-16

By John Coon Oct. 01, 2022 05:48 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cameron Rising threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns and

Utah State quarterback Cooper Legas throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against BYU on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Hall tosses 3 TDs, rallies No. 19 BYU past Utah State 38-26

By John Coon Sep. 29, 2022 11:52 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU survived another slow start to avoid a potentially damaging

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) celebrates with fans following their victory after an NCAA college football game against Wyoming Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rivalry clash between No. 19 BYU, Utah St could be last

By John Coon Sep. 28, 2022 03:54 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — An uncertain future awaits the longtime rivalry between BYU and

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall throw a pass against Wyoming during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Hall throws 4 TDs, No. 19 BYU beats Wyoming 38-24

By John Coon Sep. 25, 2022 02:07 AM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jaren Hall is a bit of a perfectionist. The BYU quarterback is

BYU tight end Isaac Rex (83) is chased by Oregon defensive back Bryan Addison (13) as he heads to the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 19 BYU looks to reignite stagnant run attack vs Wyoming

By John Coon Sep. 22, 2022 04:25 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Running the ball has turned into a tough task for BYU after a

Utah wide receiver Devaughn Vele, center, rear, celebrates with teammate Keaton Bills (51) after scoring against San Diego State safety CJ Baskerville (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Cam Rising throws 4 TD passes, No. 14 Utah routs SDSU 35-7

By John Coon Sep. 18, 2022 01:30 AM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cam Rising threw for 224 yards and a career-high four

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) is sacked by Baylor defensive lineman TJ Franklin (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Katoa's TD lifts No. 21 BYU past No. 9 Baylor 26-20 in 2OT

By John Coon Sep. 11, 2022 02:36 AM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU fought for every inch on offense against Baylor. Lopini Katoa

FILE - California running back Christopher Brooks scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA on Nov. 27, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. The transfer enters the season as Tyler Allgeier’s successor as BYU's lead back. He made his mark in three seasons with the Bears, leading California in rushing in 2019 and 2021 seasons. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
No. 25 BYU has experienced crew in final independent year

By John Coon Aug. 19, 2022 03:42 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Experience is No. 25 BYU’s biggest strength entering its final

FILE - Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Rising isn’t facing a battle to be Utah’s starting quarterback heading into a new season. Rising cemented his spot atop the depth chart when he led the Utes to their first ever Pac-12 championship and Rose Bowl berth a season ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
No. 7 Utah wants to grow its long-range passing game

By John Coon Aug. 18, 2022 01:37 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s offense finally caught up to its defense last season,

FILE - Utah quarterback Cameron Rising warms ups before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Rising isn’t facing a battle to be Utah’s starting quarterback heading into a new season. Rising cemented his spot atop the depth chart when he led the Utes to their first ever Pac-12 championship and Rose Bowl berth a season ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Cam Rising evolving entering first full season as starter

By John Coon Aug. 09, 2022 01:01 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Unlike last season, Cam Rising isn’t facing a battle to become

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) gestures to his bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Explosive offense has No. 16 Utah atop Pac-12 South again

By John Coon Nov. 25, 2021 01:14 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A potent offense has given Utah another chance to play

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham gets dowsed with water from a cooler as Utah defeated Oregon in an NCAA college football game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (Scott G Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)
No. 24 Utah routs No. 4 Oregon, ending Ducks' CFP hopes

By John Coon Nov. 20, 2021 11:16 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah ended Oregon’s College Football Playoff hopes in

BYU defensive back Matthew Criddle (17) celebrates after breaking up a pass to Idaho State wide receiver Jared Scott in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
BYU routs Idaho State 59-14 for 3rd straight win

By John Coon Nov. 06, 2021 07:04 PM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jaren Hall threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns, all in

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) scrambles as BYU defensive lineman Atunaisa Mahe (62) is blocked during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Allgeier's 5 TDs power No. 25 BYU past Virginia 66-49

By John Coon Oct. 31, 2021 02:17 AM EDT
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Winning with tough defense has been BYU’s path to success

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet, left, runs against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA presents new challenge for Utah's run defense

By John Coon Oct. 28, 2021 10:06 AM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Stopping the run has become a huge problem for Utah.

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) scores as Arizona State defensive back Jordan Clark (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rising rallies Utah to 35-21 win over No. 18 Arizona State

By John Coon Oct. 17, 2021 01:43 AM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is once again emerging as a serious Pac-12 title

Arizona State defensive back DeAndre Pierce (2) celebrates his touchdown against Stanford with defensive lineman Shannon Forman (97) and linebacker Merlin Robertson (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
No. 18 Arizona State faces tough test against resurgent Utah

By John Coon Oct. 14, 2021 01:06 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Arizona State has quietly emerged as the top defensive