An 11-year NFL veteran, Gross lettered with the University of Utah from 1999-2002 before being selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 2003 NFL Draft.

Morgan Scalley was officially introduced as the new head coach of Utah football on Tuesday, and he delivered a passionate vision of the future.

He'll take the place of Sherrone Moore, who was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a university employee and was fired from his role.

There are very few rivalries in college sports more intense than the in-state rivalry between BYU and Utah. These two schools, which are separated by less

Scalley weaved through the intricacies of his lifetime love of Utah, set forth his vision for the program, and declared Utah a destination where a national championship can be realized. He paid tribute to the past and to all who helped build Utah and his career, while acknowledging that the program is more than himself as the new head coach.

Utah State transfer receiver Braden Pegan will stay in the state to play his college ball after committing to the University of Utah. Pegan took visits to Wisconsin, Rutgers and Utah and announced for the Utes moments ago.

There are 39 Utah ties on NFL playoff rosters this season, and at least one — if not more — will be a Super Bowl champion.

Jordan Gross, a former NFL standout and Fruitland High School head coach, returns to Utah, joining as the offensive line coach.

That’s not only what makes the world go ’round, it’s also what enables colleges to field football and basketball teams that will kick State’s or Tech’s or perhaps their rival’s butt, or have a chance to. It’s what athletic departments at ...