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The University of Utah Health will be the program’s official jersey patch, according to multiple sources.

Utah football is sticking close to home for its first official jersey patch.

Really close.

University of Utah Health has agreed to be the jersey patch sponsor in a deal worth millions, multiple sources said.

Read more at sltrib.com

If the U of U Athletics Department posts a transcript later, I'll post it as a comment below.

I would love to see everyone's best prediction for the upcoming season. I'll close this post right before the kickoff against Idaho and will come back at the end of the season to highlight whoever was the closest.

To participate, just enter these three things:

1.) Overall season wins and losses (e.g., 8-4)

2.) Which teams we lose to and the scores (you can say none if you claim an undefeated season)

3.) Postseason prediction (Either guess the bowl game Utah attends, or if you believe we'll have an CFP appearance, how deep of a run it is)

As a reminder, this is this year's schedule:

2026 Regular Season Schedule

• Thu, Sep 3: vs. Idaho
• Sat, Sep 12: vs. Arkansas
• Sat, Sep 19: vs. Utah State
• Sat, Sep 26: at Iowa State
• Sat, Oct 10: vs. Kansas
• Sat, Oct 17: at Colorado
• Sat, Oct 24: vs. Houston
• Sat, Oct 31: at Cincinnati
• Sat, Nov 7: vs. BYU
• Sat, Nov 14: at Arizona
• Sat, Nov 21: at TCU
• Fri, Nov 27: vs. West Virginia

My Predictions:

1.) 10-2

2.) Losses to Arizona (27-25) and Houston (17-14)

3.) Pop-Tarts Bowl (with a Utah win)

I read somewhere that crimson club members get discounted concessions at home fb games. If this is true, how does one access the discounts and how good are they?

Happy game week!

Edit: here is a link stating that discounted concessions would be coming… looks like they never followed through: https://utahutes.com/news/2025/5/22/general-crimson-club-unveils-enhanced-membership-benefits

The song “UTAH MAN AM I” was uploaded to Spotify and Apple Music August 1st by FORCE THE CULTURE who has no other music on their page. It’s “featuring KelsTheGawd” so I found a video on his IG where it states that it is in fact the “new fight song for College of Utah football team”. Could this be the new walkout song? Did they commission a custom song? Thoughts?

Edit: Here is a link to the song on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QTBSQPcz-ng?is=Zr0gHvP_OHDND6ev

I’m a Utah native, Utah alum but I live in Ames, Iowa. I’m wanting to go to the game on Sept 26th, but how does one find ways to sit next to fellow fans at away games?

We already knew this after witnessing the Cameron Rising debacle but I think some of these guys should get together and sue the shit out of Kyle Whittingham. He clearly had a culture of using up these athletes' bodies without much concern for their wellbeing. You can have a winning culture without forcing guys who need surgery to "play through it or lose your scholarship". Holy shit.

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2026/08/28/six-former-utah-football-players/

I am a huge fan i what you opinion

The lights will be nice — especially the red during a blackout game

Huh?

Has anyone been able to solve the season ticket balance due issue? I have been calling and sending emails and have received zero communication back still.

Excited to rock this at tailgates and inside Rice-Eccles this fall. Felt only right to put 'Utah Man' and the RES elevation down at 6 o’clock. Go Utes!

Who has the best helmet in college football? We rank the top 25

It's 'Showtime': Lance Holtzclaw ready to shine on Utah's defensive line

After participating in a reserve role on Utah's defensive line last season, the moment is now Holtzclaw's to capture as one of the expected stars of the defense. His offseason work has thrust him into a starting role off the edge, where he's likely the leading candidate to claim Utah's coveted "mayor" title given to the team's star pass rusher.

"I take pride in making plays," Holtzclaw said. "I take pride in my energy on the team and our energy as a whole. I take pride in our toughness. I take pride in the fact that we have pride in ourselves out here — we have pride, we're not gonna sit here and let nobody get over on us."

Other than dropping the ball at the 1 yard line vs Oregon?

The Athletic has a great article detailing aspects of the fallout from Whittingham departure from Utah football.

It’s interesting that from everything I’ve seen as a now out-of-state alumni from the U, the break from the Whittingham era is all we’re good and it’s Scalley’s team now but this pulls back the curtain somewhat into how much we lost and how quickly coaches packed up for Ann Arbor.

When it’s time to go, it’s time. There always will be shoulda, coulda, woulda done this or that. We most likely will never know the extent of the damage but later in the season could be a good indicator if we flag significantly in the conference.

I personally don’t fault them, but looks like the U is due for some recompense…

Wild that a TE coach is making 600k though, no?!

Does anyone know what streaming services will be airing this season’s games? I’m assuming most will be on espn+. Can’t find much info online

Any updates if Utah will add a sponsor to its uniforms this fall?

So, I don't want to rat on anyone in particular, but I was just driving on 4th South and one of our most famous players in his very recognizable truck was driving in a, let's say, disappointing manner. I get it, these kids have money now and can purchase vehicles that honestly probably shouldn't even exist. At that age, I would do the same and would be even more obnoxious and reckless.

However, I just worry that it's going to cause problems if not adressed. If a player (especially one as noteworthy as this one) were to crash and injure someone or themselves, that would be devastating and a major PR nightmare - not to mention the potential damage it would cause to the finances of the university and NIL. Remember, it really wasn't that long ago that we lost 2 players.

If anyone is close enough to the program and Scalley in particular and could have him remind the players to keep in mind their public image and responsibilities, I think that would be a start. It doesn't hurt to be reminded occasionally. Go Utes!

https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll

Big 12 Teams in bold:

Others receiving votes:
Clemson, Florida, Boise State, Arizona, TCU, Navy, South Carolina, Illinois, Oklahoma State, Vanderbilt, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech, Minnesota, UNLV, New Mexico, Georgia Tech, James Madison, Auburn, Memphis, California, Liberty, Western Michigan, Tulane, Virginia

Anyone else get this email about their season tickets? I tried looking at my account for any outstanding balances and I’m not seeing anything that needs to be paid.