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Utes, Nittany Lions understand opt-outs for Rose Bowl

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 28, 2022 08:19 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Not even the “Granddaddy” of all bowl games is immune from opt-outs. There will be some notable names missing when seventh...

Utah defensive tackle Simote Pepa (77) celebrates with teammates after making a tackle against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 4 USC slight favorite over No. 12 Utah for Pac-12 title

The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 11:56 AM EST

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) reacts after a tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Head-to-head losers ranked higher?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Utah quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson, right, is congratulated by offensive lineman Paul Maile after running for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 14 Utah beats CU 63-21, gets spot in Pac-12 title game

By Pat Graham Nov. 26, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) passes the ball again Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 12 Oregon stays in Pac-12 hunt, tops No. 10 Utah 20-17

By Tim Booth Nov. 20, 2022 02:04 AM EST

California cornerback Tyson McWilliams pushes Southern California running back Travis Dye (26) out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
No. 8 Trojans get Friday night tuneup vs Buffaloes

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 12:31 PM EST

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs for a 22-yard touchdown past Florida cornerback Avery Helm (24) and defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pair of 2s sets up 1 vs. 2 matchup

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 31, 2022 02:33 AM EDT

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Bryson Barnes leads No. 14 Utah past Washington State, 21-17

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 28, 2022 01:31 AM EDT

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) celebrates a 2-point conversion against Southern California during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP)
QB Rising leads No. 14 Utah into Washington St. on Thursday

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2022 12:16 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly talks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah in Pasadena, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
What To Watch: No. 9 faces No. 10 Oregon in Kelly's return

By John Marshall Oct. 20, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Alabama place kicker Will Reichard (16) walks off the field after missing a field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Fallout from rare Alabama loss

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 17, 2022 02:42 AM EDT

Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) is tackled by Southern California defensive back Jaylin Smith (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
STAT WATCH: Kincaid outing for Utah among best ever for a TE

By Eric Olson Oct. 17, 2022 02:40 AM EDT

Southern California linebacker Eric Gentry (18) tackles Utah running back Tavion Thomas (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rising scores on 2-pointer, No. 20 Utah tops No. 7 USC 43-42

By Matthew Coles Oct. 16, 2022 12:23 AM EDT

TCU running back Kendre Miller (33) celebrates after scoring the game winning touchdown during the second overtime period of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Vols, Frogs, Wolverines make statements

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2022 10:14 PM EDT

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams looks to throw against Washington State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Williams, No. 7 USC brace for raucous crowd at No. 20 Utah

By Pat Graham Oct. 13, 2022 04:03 PM EDT

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

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan drops back to pass against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 12 Utah reels off 3 straight wins, braces for Oregon St

By Pat Graham Sep. 29, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

Oregon State quarterback Chance Nolan looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Southern California won 17-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 12 Utah looks to keep rolling against Oregon State

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 08:49 AM EDT

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) throws a pass against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rising throws two TDs, No. 13 Utah beats Arizona St 34-13

By David Brandt Sep. 25, 2022 01:49 AM EDT

Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (80) walks off the field following NCAA college football game against Southern Utah Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 14 Utah looks to avenge loss last season to San Diego St

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:13 PM EDT