Josh Furlong

Tracking Utah football's roster changes as 2025 lineup takes shape

Tracking Utah football's roster changes as 2025 lineup takes shape

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 7:03 p.m.

After missing a bowl game for the first time since 2013, change was inevitable for Utah football.
Runnin' Utes give up 2nd half lead as Iowa pulls away for 95-88 win

Runnin' Utes give up 2nd half lead as Iowa pulls away for 95-88 win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 7:23 p.m.

Iowa's defense was smothering, and Utah did little to help itself on offense by starting the game shooting just 12.5% from the floor.
Mason Madsen, Mike Sharavjamts combine for 30 as Runnin' Utes rout Florida A&M

Mason Madsen, Mike Sharavjamts combine for 30 as Runnin' Utes rout Florida A&M

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 11:28 p.m.

Mike Sharavjamts adapted easily to his new role of coming off the bench for the Runnin' Utes.
Kneepkens, Toure take over in 4th to erase 10-point deficit in win over Washington

Kneepkens, Toure take over in 4th to erase 10-point deficit in win over Washington

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 9:41 p.m.

Facing a 10-point deficit going into the fourth quarter, Gianna Kneepkens and Maye Toure changed everything.
Erickson leads with 18 points as Runnin' Utes beat Radford 81-63

Erickson leads with 18 points as Runnin' Utes beat Radford 81-63

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 8:45 p.m.

In a game that lacked any sustained rhythm, Utah men's basketball pulled away in the second half to beat Radford 81-63 Saturday night.
'Pretty magical night': Red Rocks showcase talent, depth ahead of 2025 season

'Pretty magical night': Red Rocks showcase talent, depth ahead of 2025 season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 9:07 a.m.

It didn't take long for freshman Avery Neff to make a splash with the Red Rocks.
Utah football hires Mark Atuaia as RB coach, Micah Simon as WR coach

Utah football hires Mark Atuaia as RB coach, Micah Simon as WR coach

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 5:34 p.m.

Utah football's reset of its offense continues.
What Utah's getting with New Mexico quarterback Devon Dampier's move to Utes

What Utah's getting with New Mexico quarterback Devon Dampier's move to Utes

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 4:07 p.m.

In a matter of a few hours, Utah football's quarterback room had been completely gutted.
Utah football using full reset to correct offensive woes of 2024 season

Utah football using full reset to correct offensive woes of 2024 season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:31 a.m.

There were only 19 FBS schools that had a worse total offense than Utah football for the 2024 season. That's not a compliment.
Utah women stave off 4th quarter comeback to earn 79-76 win over Princeton

Utah women stave off 4th quarter comeback to earn 79-76 win over Princeton

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 4:06 p.m.

Maty Wilke proved to be the difference maker Sunday. But Gianna Kneepkens came up with the winning play.
'I'm back': Kyle Whittingham staying put, announces return as head coach for 21st season

'I'm back': Kyle Whittingham staying put, announces return as head coach for 21st season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 3:41 p.m.

Days after the 2024 season officially came to a close, Whittingham formally announced his return for another season at Utah.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ducks remain on top after championship weekend

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ducks remain on top after championship weekend

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 8:01 a.m.

Championship weekend delivered.
'No show': Saint Mary's holds on after Runnin' Utes' 2nd-half comeback falls short

'No show': Saint Mary's holds on after Runnin' Utes' 2nd-half comeback falls short

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 9:27 p.m.

If there was something that could go wrong, Utah found a way to do it in the first half of basketball.
Johnny Juzang records season-high as Jazz rout Trail Blazers 141-99 for 5th win

Johnny Juzang records season-high as Jazz rout Trail Blazers 141-99 for 5th win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 7 - 12:05 a.m.

Lauri Markkanen was a late scratch Friday night as he managed a lower back injury, but his absence didn't matter.
Utah volleyball opens up NCAA Tournament play with 3-0 sweep of College of Charleston

Utah volleyball opens up NCAA Tournament play with 3-0 sweep of College of Charleston

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 10:57 p.m.

Riding a seven-match win streak coming into Thursday night's first round of the NCAA Tournament, Utah volleyball had little trouble extending the run to eight.
Utah hires former BYU QB Jason Beck as team's newest offensive coordinator

Utah hires former BYU QB Jason Beck as team's newest offensive coordinator

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:23 p.m.

It was always going to be an offseason of change for Utah football.
Kennady McQueen hits 5 3-pointers as Utah women overwhelm Utah State 87-34

Kennady McQueen hits 5 3-pointers as Utah women overwhelm Utah State 87-34

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m.

The only thing cooling Kennady McQueen down in the first few minutes of the game was a trip to the bench.
Utah football signs 21 players so far as part of 2025 signing class

Utah football signs 21 players so far as part of 2025 signing class

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 5:54 p.m.

As the NCAA opened up its early signing period for football on Wednesday, Utah had little drama.
BYU up 2 spots to No. 17 in latest AP Top 25 rankings

BYU up 2 spots to No. 17 in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 12:26 p.m.

By all accounts, BYU exceeded expectations this season and finished with a 10-2 record.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: As Ohio State falls, Boise State positioned for big gains

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: As Ohio State falls, Boise State positioned for big gains

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 10:01 a.m.

If you've got any school flags lying around, planting them at the 50-yard line of your most hated rival is so en vogue right now. It's certainly not demure.
Zemaiah Vaughn pick 6 propels Utah to win over UCF, snaps 7-game skid

Zemaiah Vaughn pick 6 propels Utah to win over UCF, snaps 7-game skid

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 11:45 p.m.

At the time, Zemaiah Vaughn was the game's leading receiver. The problem was, he never played a snap on offense.
Whittingham retiring? Utes head coach to 'evaluate' future plans after season ends

Whittingham retiring? Utes head coach to 'evaluate' future plans after season ends

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 9:02 a.m.

When it comes to the future of the Utah football program, head coach Kyle Whittingham will do what he believes is best for the team.
BYU drops to No. 19 in latest AP Top 25 rankings following 2nd straight loss

BYU drops to No. 19 in latest AP Top 25 rankings following 2nd straight loss

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 12:36 p.m.

A conference championship appearance for BYU is slowly slipping away.
Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Chaos, thy name is college football

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Chaos, thy name is college football

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 10:01 a.m.

Parity is a great thing for college football.
Barton extends Utah's pick-6 streak to 21 straight seasons as Utah falls to Iowa State

Barton extends Utah's pick-6 streak to 21 straight seasons as Utah falls to Iowa State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 9:46 p.m.

In a season of struggles and frustrations, Lander Barton salvaged the season ... in a way.