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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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: OSU's Stroud throws for 6 TDs

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2021 09:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Utah running back Ty Jordan (22) runs for a score as he eludes a tackle by Washington State linebacker Jahad Woods (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Salt Lake City. This was supposed to be Jordan’s time. Instead, Utah approaches a new football season facing the unexpected and unwanted challenge of replacing Jordan in the backfield. Jordan died at 19 after an accidental shooting on Dec. 26. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Ty Jordan's influence lives on in Utah's preseason camp

By John Coon Aug. 06, 2021 12:54 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws over Arizona linebacker Jalen Harris (49) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
3rd time charm? Utah hosts No. 20 USC after 2 cancellations

By Pat Graham Nov. 19, 2020 12:07 PM EST

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, front, slides to a stop past Colorado cornerback Chris Miller after a long gain in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
UCLA looks to bounce back against inexperienced Utah

By Joe Reedy Nov. 12, 2020 05:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Idaho State defensive lineman Gilbert Varela reaches for Utah running back Devin Brumfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Salt Lake City. Devin Brumfield, Jordan Wilmore, Micah Bernard and Ty Jordan will split carries this season. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Arizona braces for Whittingham, largely unknown Utah squad

By Pat Graham Nov. 05, 2020 12:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Colorado in Salt Lake City. The return of football isn't likely to make much of a dent in the losses athletic departments across the Pac-12 will ultimately incur because of the coronavirus pandemic. Faced with dramatic budget shortfalls, most schools in the league have already resorted to layoffs, furloughs, and cutting some sports entirely. At Utah, football coach Kyle Whittingham and men's basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak both took salary cuts to help offset up to $60 million in projected losses. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utah sets sights on 3rd straight Pac-12 South Division title

By Pat Graham Oct. 28, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) has his face mask grabbed by Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) during the second half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ehlinger leads Texas' Alamo Bowl romp over No. 12 Utah 38-10

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 31, 2019 10:50 PM EST

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Alamo Bowl a chance for Utah, Texas to shake disappointment

By Jim Vertuno Dec. 30, 2019 01:58 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Utah defensive tackle Leki Fotu (99) looks at the scoreboard as he sits on the bench in the second half in an NCAA college football game against California, in Salt Lake City. Fotu was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utah’s senior stars all in for Alamo Bowl

By John Coon Dec. 19, 2019 12:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Washington's Nick Harris lines up during an NCAA college football game against Southern Cal, in Seattle. Harris was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Ducks' Cristobal takes AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year honors

By Anne. M. Peterson Dec. 12, 2019 01:54 PM EST

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) stiff-arms Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (4) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Pac-12 South champion Utah to face Texas in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 04:31 PM EST

Oregon running back CJ Verdell (7) rushes for a touchdown past Utah defensive back Javelin Guidry (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2018. Oregon won 37-15. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 13 Oregon ends No. 5 Utah's playoff hopes with 37-15 win

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2019 11:49 PM EST

Utah wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrates with his teammates after their victory over Colorado during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Playoff spot on line for No. 5 Utah in Pac-12 title game

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2019 11:56 AM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Austin Mack (11) celebrates after scoring on a 16-yard touchdown reception against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ohio St, LSU, Clemson, UGA in CFP position; Utah, OU next

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2019 07:22 PM EST

Utah's Terrell Burgess (26) and Semisi Lauaki (93) reach for a fumble against Colorado in the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Kuithe's 3 TDs lifts No. 6 Utah past Colorado 45-15

By Matthew Coles Nov. 30, 2019 11:21 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) scores a touchdown against Arizona during the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Utah looking to clinch Pac-12 South title against Colorado

By John Coon Nov. 29, 2019 07:08 AM EST

Southern California head coach Clay Helton, left, smiles at quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) after a 52-35 win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Utah can clinch Pac-12 South division with win vs. Colorado

By David Brandt Nov. 28, 2019 03:07 AM EST