T.J. Pledger
National Team quarterback Kenny Pickett, of Pittsburgh (8), hands the ball off to running back Rachaad White, of Arizona State (3), during the first half of an NCAA Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Defense, QBs shine in National's 20-10 Senior Bowl win

By John Zenor Feb. 05, 2022 05:52 PM EST

Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell, left, and Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham talk before an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Colorado at Utah 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Utah at Arizona 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee (18) walks with the aid of a crutch before the team's NCAA college football game against Utah, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah at Stanford 11/5/2021

Nov. 05, 2021 11:17 PM EDT

UCLA coach Chip Kelly, left, and Utah coach Kyle Whittingham laugh before an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
UCLA at Utah 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 10:07 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) carries the ball as Utah safety Vonte Davis (9) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Arizona State at Utah 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 11:01 PM EDT

Utah running back Micah Bernard (2) carries during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Texas Southern at Southern University 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

Washington State quarterback Jarrett Guarantano warms up before an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Washington State at Utah 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 02:19 PM EDT

Utah wide receiver Britain Covey (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Utah at San Diego State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

FILE - Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer prepares to throw a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., in this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo. For the second straight year, the Utes entered fall camp undecided on who will be the starting quarterback. The battle to lead the offense has turned into a two-man race between Baylor transfer Charlie Brewer and redshirt sophomore Cameron Rising. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 24 Utah opens against Weber State for third time

Sep. 01, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2020, file photo, Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer, front, runs past Kansas State defenders for a first down in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas. Brewer will be quarterbacking the Utes after leaving Baylor. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
No. 24 Utah paying tribute this season to the late Ty Jordan

By Pat Graham Sep. 01, 2021 01:28 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) tries to get past Oklahoma State safety Malcolm Rodriguez (20) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Kennedy Brooks returns after sitting out last season with COVID-19 concerns. He's vaccinated now, and ready to roll. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma RB Brooks back after sitting with COVID-19 concerns

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 12, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

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

Oklahoma wide receiver Theo Wease (10) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown against Florida after catching a pass as offensive lineman Creed Humphrey (56) watches during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Oklahoma deals with roster changes after Cotton Bowl win

Jan. 05, 2021 04:02 PM EST

FILE - Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) is sacked by Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (11) during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Bonitto is well aware that the Sooners defense, for all the drastic improvements made over two seasons with its “Speed D” scheme, needs to prove itself outside the Big 12. After winning a sixth conference title in a row, the No. 8 Sooners (8-2) will again end the season in a New Year's Six bowl game against a high-powered SEC offense. This time they face national passing leader No. 10 Florida. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Florida-Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl dozen years after title game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 29, 2020 03:36 PM EST

Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley hosts the Big 12 Conference championship trophy after defeating Iowa State 27-21 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Oklahoma RB Pledger, QB Mordecai announce transfer plans

Dec. 21, 2020 02:02 PM EST

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, left, talks with Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy before an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State at Oklahoma 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 07:25 PM EST

Kansas State wide receiver Chabastin Taylor (13) is tackled by Oklahoma State cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse (24) while catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Oklahoma State at Kansas State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 05:21 PM EST

Texas running back Keaontay Ingram, left, dives into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Oklahoma State defensive end Tyler Lacy (89) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma at Texas Tech 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 05:49 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Oklahoma needs win vs. Texas Tech to stay in Big 12 race

The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 05:18 PM EDT