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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham is 11-6 all-time in bowl game.

Utah looks to carry previous Las Vegas Bowl success into matchup vs. Nebraska

Cole Forsman

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Dec 11, 2025

The Utah Utes hope to have both Byrd Ficklin (15) and Devon Dampier (4) on the roster for the 2026 season.

What could Utah's QB depth chart could like in 2026?

Cole Forsman

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Dec 11, 2025

Nebraska's Isaiah Mozee is presumed to be the Huskers starting running back against the Utah Utes.

Las Vegas Bowl is a Giant Opportunity for Nebraska's Returning Running Backs

Trevor Tarr

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Dec 11, 2025

Utah Utes quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) had over 500 rushing yards and scored 10 rushing touchdowns as a freshman.

Utah QB Byrd Ficklin returning to the Utes for sophomore season

Cole Forsman

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Dec 11, 2025

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Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule celebrates with his team after the game against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium.

In a World of Teams Opting Out, Matt Rhule Appreciates What Bowls Provide

Kaleb Henry

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Dec 11, 2025

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule prepares his team to take on the Utah Utes on Dec. 31 in Las Vegas.

Depth Chart Preview for Nebraska vs Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl

Trevor Tarr

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Dec 10, 2025

Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham and his program are among the top 10 options for four-star lineman recruit Jon Ioane.

Utah football among top choices for 4-star lineman recruit

Cole Forsman

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Dec 10, 2025

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza makes Sports Illustrated’s All-American First Team in 2025.

Sports Illustrated’s 2025 College Football All-Americans: Full First and Second Teams

Bryan Fischer, Pat Forde

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Dec 10, 2025

Utah Utes offensive lineman Spencer Fano (55) is a finalist for the Outland Trophy, awarded annually to the nation's best college interior lineman on offense or defense.

Utah's Spencer Fano remains in contention for several postseason awards

Cole Forsman

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Dec 10, 2025

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers will face a tough opponent in Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl.

Where Football Polls and Metrics Have Nebraska Placed in Week 16

Chuck Bausman

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Dec 9, 2025

Nov 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Folsom Field.

Five Biggest Games of the Colorado Buffaloes' 2026 Schedule

Charlie Viehl

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Dec 9, 2025

Utah Utes offensive linemen Spencer Fano (55) and Michael Mokofisi (52) were part of a unit that paved the way for the nation's No. 2 rushing attack based on yards per game.

Utah O-line snubbed from being recognized as finalist for major award

Cole Forsman

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Dec 9, 2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Luke Lindenmeyer

Nebraska Tight End Luke Lindenmeyer Sees Las Vegas Bowl as Defining Stage for Huskers

Michael Cavallo

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Dec 9, 2025

Otro Capital, the private equity firmed partnering with the university, will have access to the Utah Utes football team, with all coaching and player personnel decisions remaining with the school.

Utah approves groundbreaking private equity deal raising $500 million for athletics

Cole Forsman

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Dec 9, 2025

Nebraska defensive back Donovan Jones tackles Iowa's Kamari Moulton during the teams' regular-season finale. The Huskers' defense will face a challenge in Utah's high-powered running game in the Las Vegas Bowl.

What a Nebraska Win in the Las Vegas Bowl Would Mean to the Program

Chuck Bausman

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Dec 9, 2025

Four Utah Utes players have made their intentions of entering the transfer portal clear following the announcement of the team's bowl game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Utah QB will reportedly enter transfer portal

Cole Forsman

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Dec 8, 2025

Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham and his program are competing with a couple of Big 12 schools for three-star quarterback recruit Carson White.

Utah among top college options for 2027 dual-threat QB recruit

Cole Forsman

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Dec 8, 2025

The Utah Utes will inevitably experience some roster turnover during the transfer portal cycle.

Utah football transfer portal tracker: Outgoing players from 2025 team

Cole Forsman

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Dec 8, 2025

Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham and his program will have at least one representative in the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Utah standout linebacker accepts East-West Shrine Bowl invite

Cole Forsman

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Dec 8, 2025

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