Chase Hansen

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham and his team prepares to take the field prior to an NCAA college football game against the BYU in Salt Lake City. The 14th-ranked Utes return their entire two-deep front from last season, including Leki Fotu and defensive end Bradlee Anae, who both graded well enough to project as early round picks in the 2019 NFL draft. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Utah seeks 12th straight season-opening win facing BYU

Aug. 28, 2019 12:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) passes the ball against Washington in the first half during an NCAA college football game, in Salt Lake City. The Utes were selected to win the Pac-12 in the preseason media poll and they're also ranked in the preseason coaches' poll. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Utah expected to lead Pac-12 behind play of Huntley, Moss

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 14, 2019 02:49 PM EDT

Northwestern offensive lineman Trey Klock (39) dives past Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) for a touchdown during the second half of the Holiday Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Northwestern defense stuns No. 20 Utah 31-20 in Holiday Bowl

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 31, 2018 10:56 PM EST

Banged-up No. 20 Utah faces Northwestern in Holiday Bowl

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 30, 2018 05:38 PM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — It will be hard for Kyle Whittingham to ever top his experience in the Holiday Bowl. Now the coach of No. 20 Utah, Whittingham played...

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew passes against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Minshew was named the Pac-12 offensive player of the year and the newcomer of the year Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Top Pac-12 quarterback? Easy. Minshew is AP panel's choice

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 06, 2018 12:20 PM EST

Holiday Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 05:33 PM EST
No. 20 Utah (9-4, Pac-12) vs Northwestern (8-5, Big Ten), Dec. 31, 7 p.m. EST LOCATION: San Diego TOP PLAYERS Utah: LB...

In this Nov. 23, 2018 photo, Washington tight end Hunter Bryant holds the football after he made a catch for a touchdown against Washington State during the Apple Cup NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. After spending more than half the season recovering from knee surgery in June 2018, Bryant has provided a boost for the Washington offense heading into the Pac-12 championship game against Utah on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

No. 17 Utah faces No. 10 Washington in Pac-12 title game

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2018 01:06 PM EST

Utah, Washington vie for Rose Bowl spot in Pac-12 title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2018 08:09 AM EST
Pac-12 championship No. 17 Utah (9-3, 6-3, No. 17 CFP) vs. No. 10 Washington (9-3, 7-2, No. 11 CFP) at Santa Clara, California, Friday, 8 p.m. EST (Fox...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Utah linebacker Chase Hansen (22) tackles Washington State wide receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. (85) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Hansen has played an important role in getting the No. 17 Utes to their first Pac-12 championship came, where they will face No. 10 Washington on Friday night. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Utah's Chase Hansen flourishing at linebacker spot

By John Coon Nov. 29, 2018 02:58 AM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

AP Top 25 Heat Check: Voters pick Oklahoma over Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2018 02:38 AM EST

Utah wide receiver Jaylen Dixon, right, celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown with wide receiver Solomon Enis in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 30-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Pac-12 South champ Utah looks to extend win streak over BYU

By John Coon Nov. 23, 2018 10:15 AM EST

Pac-12 South champ Utah looks to extend streak over BYU

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:21 AM EST
BYU (6-5) at No. 18 Utah (8-3, No. 17 CFP), 10 p.m. EST (FS1) Line: Utah by 13½. Series record: Utah 60-34-4 WHAT'S AT...

Utah wide receiver Samson Nacua celebrates as time runs out in an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. Utah won 30-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

No. 21 Utah handles slow start, snow and Colorado 30-7

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 17, 2018 04:57 PM EST

Ryan Newman, director of athletic grounds for the University of Colorado, clears snow from the playing surface in Folsom Field before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Utah and Colorado Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. A fall storm packing light snow has swept over the interior West. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Utah at Colorado 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 11:32 AM EST

Utah-Colorado Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 03:04 PM EST
No. 21 Utah (7-3, 5-3 Pac-12) vs. Colorado (5-5, 2-5), 1:31 ET (Pac-12 Network) Line: Utah by 7. Series record: Colorado leads 32-29-3. ...