University of Utah NCAA News

The premiere game in the Mountain West Conference this week takes place in Fort Worth, Texas as the fourth-ranked TCU Horned Frogs encounter their final real hurdle en route to a perfect regular season as they entertain the 16th-ranked Utah Utes at Carter Stadium.

It's definitely the biggest game of the year in the Mountain West Conference, so far anyway, and in fact is one of the top two games in the country this weekend.

Utah's next game is a big one. How big? Big enough for ESPN's College GameDay show to make a third visit in four weeks to a Mountain West Conference venue.

The University of Utah Utes crushed the New Mexico Lobos yesterday at Rice Eccles Stadium, 45-14. The Utes' record is now 8-1, while New Mexico has dropped to 9-0. Freshman Ute quarterback Jordan Wynn got his first start, and the Utes' offense looked good after a somewhat shaky first quarter.

Jordan Wynn passed for 297 yards and two touchdowns in his first college start and Eddie Wide set a school record with his sixth straight 100-yard rushing game as No.

This time, the NCAA Division II power couldn't handle the Utes. A year after losing to Division II's Southwest Baptist in the home opener, the Utah basketball team took care of defending Division II national champion University of Findlay 83-70 Saturday afternoon at the Huntsman Center.

Before Utah can worry about playing for first place in the Mountain West Conference, the 17th-ranked Utes have to avoid a stumble against the team alone in last.

That's what the Washington Redskins called it when they brought in Sherman Lewis to call the offensive plays for their stagnant and molassed offense.A Dear coach Kyle Whittingham, this is your shot to build for the future.A Take a risk.

Big-5 futures Up: Utah - A walkover for the Utes Down: BYU - Cowboys struggling offensively Even: Utah State - Will 2nd half woes continue? Even: Weber State - Won 5 of last 8 games Up: Southern Utah - Lost 7 of last 8 games Player of the week Shaky Smithson, Utes, running back Smithson is the weekly nominee for the 2009 FedEx Orange Bowl-FWAA ...

Jereme Brooks and Eddie Wide scored late touchdowns Saturday, helping 19th-ranked Utah record a 22-10 MWC win over upset-minded Wyoming.

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham says he won't say who will start at quarterback until game time Saturday when the 17th-ranked Utes host New Mexico.

The University of Wyoming was close to surprising many in the college football world on Saturday night.

Wyoming has taken a 10-3 lead over Utah after the first half Saturday night at Rice Eccles Stadium.

In another hard-fought battle against a Mountain West Conference opponent, Utah running back... No.

Winners of four straight and six of seven games in 2009, the 19th-ranked Utah Utes try to stay in the hunt for the Mountain West Conference title as they entertain the Wyoming Cowboys in league action on Saturday.

Coach Kyle Whittingham had to field several questions about "ball security" at Monday's press conference and he said he and his staff are doing everything they can to solve the problem.

Eddie Wide's one-yard overtime touchdown run Saturday boosted 20th-ranked Utah to a 23-16 Mountain West Conference win over Air Force.

Air Force has dominated the first half of this afternoon's game at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The last time Air Force greeted the turf at Rice-Eccles Stadium, the Falcons left Salt Lake with more than a win.

Posted by ESPN.com's Graham Watson UTAH UTES This year's Utah team has been gritty.