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OU alum | Utes beat writer at The Salt Lake Tribune | Contact: jbatacao@sltrib.com

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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2024/12/04/utah-byu-football-signing-day/

Want to keep track of the #Utes 2025 recruiting class on early signing period? The Salt Lake Tribune has you covered.

So far Utah has signed 13 of its 20 commits. That will continue to change throughout the day.

Keep track of all that here:
t.co/Xcz1XBnOR0

04.12.2024 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The most difficult year of Kyle Whittinghamโ€™s career is over. Only he knows what comes next. The most difficult year of Kyle Whittinghamโ€™s career is over. Only he knows what comes next.

The Utes' brutal losing streak and the "most difficult season" of Kyle Whittingham's career came to an end last night.

Now the waiting game begins.

From @sltrib.com's @jasonbatacao.bsky.social: www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-...

30.11.2024 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What can Utah football learn from Andy Ludwigโ€™s tenure and resignation? Quite a lot. What can Utah football learn from Andy Ludwigโ€™s tenure and resignation? Quite a lot.

"He was kind of getting close to being done."

As the #Utes embark on their offensive coordinator search before signing day, Andy Ludwig's resignation still looms large.

What can Utah learn from his up and down tenure?

Read here to find out:

26.11.2024 19:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
https://tinyurl.com/3z2awwtu

โ€œItโ€™s been the most difficult year of my coaching career, hands down.โ€

Kyle Whittingham and the #Utes are now on a six-game losing streak. Isaac Wilson struggled once again. And, a bowl game berth is becoming less likely.

Read my takeaways:
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17.11.2024 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham experiences a first heโ€™d hoped to avoid Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes extend Utahโ€™s losing streak to six

Here's my initial game story + quotes now.

With their 49-24 loss to No. 17 Colorado, the #Utes have now dropped six games in a row โ€” a first for HC Kyle Whittingham since he took on the Utah job in 2004.
www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-...

16.11.2024 23:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Isaac Wilson lobs a 40-yard touchdown pass to Dorian Singer.
That has to ease some frustration for the #Utes and the freshman quarterback.

Utah is now down 28-16 with 6:10 remaining in the third quarter.

16.11.2024 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

HALF: Colorado leads the #Utes 21-9

Isaac Wilson is 8 of 20 with 62 passing yards and one interception.

Utah's rushing attack is currently averaging 1.6 yards per carry. Dorian Singer is Utah's leading receiver with 16 yards.

It doesn't get much worse than that.

16.11.2024 18:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Travis Hunter is just so good.

You can't do anything about that. Double coverage, and he makes an insane grab.

His play leads to another CU score from Sheduer Sanders. Buffs lead the #Utes 21-6 with 48 seconds remaining until halftime.

16.11.2024 18:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Shedeur Sanders makes it look easy back there.

He absolutely just shook Utah's defense while on the move and completed a nice pass toward the sideline.

16.11.2024 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Landen King was wideeeeeeeee open for a pass over the middle, which would've likely resulted in a touchdown.

Isaac Wilson just completely missed him. That's the kind of play that the #Utes haven't been able to get all season.

Yet, they couldn't convert there.

16.11.2024 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

CU scores on a touchdown pass from Sheduer Sanders.

All things were seemingly going right for the #Utes after Logan Fano sacked the Colorado quarterback.

Sanders just made a massive throw on a free play after Utah jumped offsides. It's those kinds of things that have haunted Utah all season.

16.11.2024 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cole Becker makes a 32-yard FG.

Utah takes an early 3-0 lead over CU with 10:08 remaining in the first quarter. The #Utes can't get a touchdown off the Sanders' INT.

16.11.2024 17:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Utah's offense is already in disarray.

First it was a false start, and now the #Utes use their first timeout on 3rd-and-1 to avoid a delay of game.

16.11.2024 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, Shedeur Sanders throws a early pick to Lander Barton.

The #Utes get the ball on the 22. That's one way to start.

16.11.2024 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The #Utes defer on the coin toss.

Colorado will get the ball first.

16.11.2024 17:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Isaac Wilson participated in pre-game warmups for the #Utes.

Seems like he'll try to go today if he's able to.

16.11.2024 16:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™re here, finally, after trying to navigate through the confines of Folsom Field.

The #Utes take on No. 17 Colorado here at 10 a.m. MT.

Tune in for my coverage. Oh, and this is my first post on this app!

16.11.2024 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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