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No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon to compete in CFP semifinal with No. 10 Miami waiting in championship

No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon to compete in CFP semifinal with No. 10 Miami waiting in championship

Charles Odum, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 7:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The winner of the College Football Playoff semifinal Friday night in the Peach Bowl can look forward to another trip to the South.
The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money is messy. Are there solutions?

The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money is messy. Are there solutions?

Andrew Destin And Teresa Walker, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 3:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A quarterback reportedly reneging on a lucrative deal to hit the transfer portal, only to return to his original school. Another starting QB, this one in the College Football Playoff, awaiting approval from the NCAA to play next season, an expensive NIL deal apparently hanging in the balance. A defensive star, sued by his former school after transferring, filing a lawsuit of his own.
In Cristobal's image, Miami's beefy offensive line steamrolls a path to title game

In Cristobal's image, Miami's beefy offensive line steamrolls a path to title game

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 11:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miami coach Mario Cristobal gathered his offensive linemen together during a pressure-packed, fourth-quarter drive in the Fiesta Bowl and delivered a message to the big, beefy guys he knows so well.
Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

John Marshall, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 11:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miami's return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups.
Home, sweet home for Canes: Miami to play for the CFP national championship at Hard Rock Stadium

Home, sweet home for Canes: Miami to play for the CFP national championship at Hard Rock Stadium

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miami is flying home on Friday from the Fiesta Bowl. It'll be the last flight for the Hurricanes this season.
Holcombe's 23 points leads Utah Valley in win over Southern Utah

Holcombe's 23 points leads Utah Valley in win over Southern Utah

Nathan Dunn for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jackson Holcombe notched his 5th game with 20+ points in the Wolverines win over SUU.
Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. announces he will return to Huskies, won't enter transfer portal

Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. announces he will return to Huskies, won't enter transfer portal

Andrew Destin, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. will return to the Huskies for the 2026 season rather than enter the transfer portal, he announced Thursday evening on social media.
Rob Neilson needed something special to leave Utah State. He says his alma mater was that

Rob Neilson needed something special to leave Utah State. He says his alma mater was that

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 5:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rob Neilson made his first public appearance as the seventh head coach of the BYU women's volleyball program Thursday morning with humor, emotion and looking about 10 years younger.
Pick Six Previews: Ole Miss won't stand in the way of Miami's title hopes

Pick Six Previews: Ole Miss won't stand in the way of Miami's title hopes

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mario Cristobal has dominated in talent acquisition — both transfers and high school recruiting — and he has Miami back in national title contention.
BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Who's going, staying in 2026

BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Who's going, staying in 2026

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are three seasons in modern college football: the regular season, the postseason, and the portal season.
Indiana and Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race

Indiana and Oregon coaches and coordinators juggle transfer portal chaos amid playoff race

Maura Carey, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The second year of the 12-team College Football Playoff welcomes a new challenge: It directly coincides with the transfer portal.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Scalley preaches the gospel of Utah football + portal updates

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Scalley preaches the gospel of Utah football + portal updates

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley was officially introduced as the new head coach of Utah football on Tuesday, and he delivered a passionate vision of the future.
Nick Saban's legacy lives on as his former assistants dominate the College Football Playoff

Nick Saban's legacy lives on as his former assistants dominate the College Football Playoff

Maura Carey, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's been two years since Nick Saban last took the field as a coach, but he still has his hands all over the College Football Playoff, regardless of how it shakes out.
Tough, motivated defenses headline high-stakes Peach Bowl between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon

Tough, motivated defenses headline high-stakes Peach Bowl between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon

Michael Marot, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones insists there's no real secret to the Hoosiers defensive success.
Ames native Tamin Lipsey a big part of first 15-0 start for No. 3 Iowa State

Ames native Tamin Lipsey a big part of first 15-0 start for No. 3 Iowa State

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iowa State point guard Tamin Lipsey, the senior who grew up near campus in Ames, is now part of something that had never been done by the Cyclones. They have a 15-game winning streak to start the season.
'Big 3' helps No. 9 BYU roll by Arizona State in Big 12 home opener

'Big 3' helps No. 9 BYU roll by Arizona State in Big 12 home opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saunders scored a career-high 31 points to go with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals as No. 9 BYU rolled to 2-0 in Big 12 play with a 104-76 win over Arizona State.
No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime

No. 4 UConn rallies past Providence late for 103-98 victory in overtime

Brendan Mcgair, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Braylon Mullins scored eight of his career-high 24 points in overtime and fourth-ranked UConn rallied past Providence 103-98 on Wednesday night for its 11th consecutive victory.
Utah women go scoreless over last 5 minutes, hold on to defeat Kansas

Utah women go scoreless over last 5 minutes, hold on to defeat Kansas

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

For about 15 minutes of game time, the Utah women's basketball team was the best on the court, hitting multiple 3-pointers to build up a 12-point lead over Kansas.
Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape

Tracking Utah football's personnel changes as 2026 roster takes shape

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah football has turned its efforts to retention of current players, while looking ahead to the 2026 recruiting class and the NCAA transfer portal period.
BYU promotes former LB Kelly Poppinga to defensive coordinator, adds Demario Warren

BYU promotes former LB Kelly Poppinga to defensive coordinator, adds Demario Warren

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars are working to finalize the promotion of Poppinga to defensive coordinator, an internal ascension that will attempt to stabilize Hill's departure to Michigan, a source confirmed to KSL.com.