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Jason Batacao
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OU alum | Utes beat writer at The Salt Lake Tribune | Contact: jbatacao@sltrib.com
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:
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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2024/12/04/utah-byu-football-signing-day/
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December 4, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Reposted by Jason Batacao
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-...
The most difficult year of Kyle Whittingham’s career is over. Only he knows what comes next.
The most difficult year of Kyle Whittingham’s career is over. Only he knows what comes next.
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November 30, 2024 at 3:35 PM
"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:
What can Utah football learn from Andy Ludwig’s tenure and resignation? Quite a lot.
What can Utah football learn from Andy Ludwig’s tenure and resignation? Quite a lot.
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November 26, 2024 at 7:01 PM
“It’s been the most difficult year of my coaching career, hands down.”

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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November 17, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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 — a first for HC Kyle Whittingham since he took on the Utah job in 2004.
www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-...
Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham experiences a first he’d hoped to avoid
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes extend Utah’s losing streak to six
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November 16, 2024 at 11:01 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 5:31 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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.
November 16, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Well, Shedeur Sanders throws a early pick to Lander Barton.

The #Utes get the ball on the 22. That's one way to start.
November 16, 2024 at 5:14 PM
The #Utes defer on the coin toss.

Colorado will get the ball first.
November 16, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Isaac Wilson participated in pre-game warmups for the #Utes.

Seems like he'll try to go today if he's able to.
November 16, 2024 at 4:24 PM
We’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!
November 16, 2024 at 4:13 PM