Tag: Utah

Jaylon Johnson: Most impressive Ute of Rookie Class

by Daniel Olsen | While these aren’t the 1985 Bears, they do look very promising sitting at 3-0. One of those reasons is a solid young defense with a bright future ahead. One of the brightest stars is starting rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Johnson topped the long list of seven Utes drafted in the 2020 … Continue reading Jaylon Johnson: Most impressive Ute of Rookie Class

Utah Utes: Are You Ready For Some Football?

by Zach Reger | This is not a drill! The Utah Utes will be playing football this fall. The PAC-12 just announced that they are reversing their original ban on athletics which was until January 2021. This has been a bumpy ride for Utah Utes fans, but it seems like there is finally a light … Continue reading Utah Utes: Are You Ready For Some Football?

NFL Week 1: Moss and Langi Battle in Buffalo

by Daniel Olsen | Several Utes, Cougars and Aggies saw action in the slate of NFL games Sunday. However, Utah and BYU fans especially anticipated the matchup between Zack Moss and Harvey Langi. Moss was drafted 86th in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. As the leading rusher in Ute history, there was … Continue reading NFL Week 1: Moss and Langi Battle in Buffalo

Top 10 Holy War Matchups for the Utes

by Zach Reger | After 100 meetings, the Utah and BYU rivalry has a ton of history. Within the 124 years since they played their first game, there have been many ups and downs for both Utah and BYU. Utah leads the rivalry 62-34-4 and are currently on a 9-game win streak. As the leading … Continue reading Top 10 Holy War Matchups for the Utes

The Hive Sports Football Survival Guide

by Daniel Olsen | This will be a unique college football season to navigate, especially for Ute and Aggie fans. Even BYU’s season is in peril due to many outbreaks in the first week of school (see Alabama, especially). While Utah colleges and the rest of the Western United States (besides BYU) sit out fall … Continue reading The Hive Sports Football Survival Guide

How You Can Still Watch the Utes this Fall: Part 2

by Zach Reger | Earlier this week, we published a piece about Utes in the NFL on defense. Today, let's take a look at Utes in the NFL who will be playing offense and special teams this season. Quarterback: Alex Smith (Utah: 2002-2004) Potentially the best comeback story in NFL history is in the making … Continue reading How You Can Still Watch the Utes this Fall: Part 2

How You Can Still Watch the Utes this Fall

by Zach Reger | With the terrible news that the PAC-12 canceled all their sporting events through 2020, many Utah fans are disappointed to not be able to cheer on the Utes this fall. And rightfully so. However, there still is a way for fans to watch their Utes this season: the NFL. The NFL … Continue reading How You Can Still Watch the Utes this Fall

2020 Utes Defensive Preview

by Zach Reger | After bolstering the 2nd ranked total defense in the FBS last season, just a few changes are coming to the Utes defense in 2020. Six members of that stellar Utes defense got drafted, and Defensive Coordinator Morgan Scalley will be responsible for replacing nine starters. Scalley is now entering his 13th … Continue reading 2020 Utes Defensive Preview

Utah and the PAC-12-Only Schedule

by Zach Reger | Sports in 2020… will they happen? Sports fans everywhere are remaining optimistic, but even the most die-hard fans are not 100% sure what will happen. Here in late July, sports are slowly coming back. The MLB has started, and the NHL and NBA are starting soon. That is great for professional … Continue reading Utah and the PAC-12-Only Schedule

Five New Teams Utah Football should Schedule

by Daniel Olsen | Utah is one of 130 FBS teams and has played a lot of different schools for over a century. However, there are 65 of those teams that they have never played. Today, we look at five new teams the Utes should consider scheduling for the first time. They are in a … Continue reading Five New Teams Utah Football should Schedule