Kyle Whittingham
Utah safety Zemaiah Vaughn (16) runs 73 yards as quarterback Jake Bentley (8) reacts on the sideline after Vaughn intercepted a Washington pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington rallies from 21-point deficit, beats Utah 24-21

By Tim Booth Nov. 28, 2020 11:13 PM EST

Utah quarterback Jake Bentley keeps the ball for a touchdown against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Utah at Washington 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 08:41 PM EST

Washington coach Jimmy Lake talks with field judge Todd Migchelbrink during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Unexpected Pac-12 matchup as Utah travels to Washington

By Tim Booth Nov. 27, 2020 02:21 PM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Slovis, dominant defense power No. 20 USC past Utah 33-17

Nov. 22, 2020 02:20 AM EST

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)
After 2 canceled games, Utah set to open against No. 20 USC

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 03:19 PM EST

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

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal walks along the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Pac-12's postseason hopes dim among canceled games, virus

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 18, 2020 02:27 PM EST

UCLA tight end Mike Martinez catches a pass for a touchdown against Colorado late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
2 Pac-12 football games canceled as virus problems linger

By David Brandt Nov. 13, 2020 01:08 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

USC Trojans v. Arizona State Sun Devils playing in an empty stadium in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 7, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Pac-12's morning starts have some fans, some critics

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2020 05:11 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 Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham walks the sideline during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Texas in San Antonio. Whittingham was not all that surprised when his team was picked to finish third in the south division during the preseason Pac-12 media poll. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Utah's Kyle Whittingham signs 4-year extension through '27

Nov. 04, 2020 08:52 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

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)
Inexperience creates questions for usually tough Ute defense

By John Coon Oct. 16, 2020 01:12 PM EDT

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)
Can a 7-win Pac-12 team make the playoffs? It's complicated

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 15, 2020 05:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2019, file photo, Washington NCAA college football defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake speaks during a news conference about taking over the head coaching position, in Seattle. Just when it seemed like things were up and rolling, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The ensuring national shutdown hurt coaches across college football as they prepare for next season, but it was particularly difficult on programs with first-year coaches trying to build something from the ground up. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Pac-12 football coaches pitch uniform start to season

By Ralph D. Russo May. 12, 2020 06:27 PM EDT

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

Utah gets a big flip on Day 2 of early signing period

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2019 04:53 PM EST
The ripple effect of a coaching change at Boston College seems to have benefited Utah in recruiting. The Utes signed highly touted...

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