Aaron Lowe
Utah wide receiver Britain Covey (18) returns a kick-off for a touchdown past Ohio State cornerback Demario McCall (1) during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Adversity catches up to Utah in 4th quarter of 1st Rose Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 01, 2022 11:39 PM EST

Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell watches his team warm up before the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Alabama, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
DB Hill starts Orange Bowl for Michigan after late arrival

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2021 04:54 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud plays against Oregon during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Utah reaches pinnacle, Ohio State returns to it in Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 31, 2021 02:01 PM EST

No. 10 Utah Utes make Rose Bowl debut vs No. 7 Buckeyes

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2021 12:04 PM EST
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Rose Bowl: No. 7 Ohio State (10-2) vs. No. 10 Utah (10-3), Jan. 1, 5 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Ohio State by 4 1/2, according...

FILE - Utah players remove their helmets and point skyward to honor Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Salt Lake City. University of Utah retired the number 22 in honor of the deaths of Jordan and Lowe. At some point near the start of the fourth quarter of the 108th Rose Bowl on Saturday, the football fans in Arroyo Seco will rise together in memory of Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe. Instead of joining in a moment of silence, Utah and Ohio State fans alike will cheer, stomp, clap and scream their hearts out. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utes want world to get loud for Jordan, Lowe at Rose Bowl

By Greg Beacham Dec. 31, 2021 02:48 AM EST

Southern California tailback Darwin Barlow (22) fumbles the ball as he's hit by California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. California's Trey Paster picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah's Whittingham unanimous AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2021 12:43 PM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) scores a 2-point conversion against Oregon during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Utah's 1st Rose Bowl to be against Pasadena veteran Ohio St

By Joe Reedy Dec. 05, 2021 03:34 PM EST

Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd, second from left, celebrates alongside coach Kyle Whittingham, left, quarterback Cameron Rising and wide receiver Britain Covey (18) after Utah defeated Oregon 38-10 to win the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 14 Utah beats No. 10 Oregon 38-10 for 1st Rose Bowl bid

By Josh Dubow Dec. 03, 2021 11:37 PM EST

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal, center left, shakes hands with Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham following their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Take 2: Oregon, Utah meet again with Pac-12 on the line

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 02, 2021 03:28 PM EST

Utah running back Tavion Thomas (9) is tackled by Colorado safety Mark Perry (5), defensive end Mustafa Johnson (34) and linebacker Devin Grant (44) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Rising throws 3 TDs and No. 16 Utah beats Colorado 28-13

By Matthew Coles Nov. 26, 2021 07:57 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

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Oregon opens at No. 4 in CFP rankings, travels to Washington

By Pat Graham Nov. 04, 2021 02:01 AM EDT

Oregon running back Seven McGee (0) celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Pac-12 division races taking shape headed into final month

By John Marshall Nov. 02, 2021 04:52 PM EDT

Utah running back Tavion Thomas (9) carries the ball for a touchdown as UCLA defensive back Stephan Blaylock (4) tries to defend in the second half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Thomas runs for 160 yards, 4 TDs as Utah beat UCLA 44-24

Matthew Coles Oct. 31, 2021 02:47 AM 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

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet, left, runs against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
UCLA presents new challenge for Utah's run defense

By John Coon Oct. 28, 2021 10:06 AM EDT

Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith walks the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State may become bowl eligible for 1st time since '13

By Pat Graham Oct. 28, 2021 01:58 AM EDT

Friends and family pay their respects to Aaron Lowe during a funeral service at Family Cathedral of Praise, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Mesquite, Texas. Lowe, a student and football player at the University of Utah, was was shot and killed on Sept. 26 at a post-game party. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Utah to retire No. 22 to honor Jordan and Lowe

Oct. 26, 2021 07:20 PM EDT

FILE - Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) celebrates as he walks off the field following their NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, file photo. Lloyd was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utah looks to continue Pac-12 success against the Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 21, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

Oregon running back Byron Cardwell (21) runs past California linebacker Marqez Bimage (46) and California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
UCLA hosts No. 10 Oregon in Pac-12's top game of the week

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 12:22 AM EDT