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Utah Utes: After missing 27 tackles a year ago against Florida, Utah put an emphasis on live tackling during fall camp.

Entering its final Pac-12 season, Utah has a shot to make a little history before leaving for the Big 12. The 14th-ranked Utes will try to become the first team to earn three straight Pac-12 championships since the conference added them and Colorado in 2011. “Three-peat would be great,” coach Kyle Whittingham said.

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The two-time reigning Pac-12 champions are not the favorite to win it all for a third straight season.

USC's defensive linemen were not included on the All-Pac-12 Second Team.

The Utah Utes had a league-high six first-team selections on the preseason all-Pac-12 football team, while Cam Rising was left off the preseason all-conference team. Read more

Previously: Last year’s profiles, K Adam Samaha, K James Turner (Tr), S Brandyn Hillman, CB DJ Waller, CB Cameron Calhoun, CB Jyaire Hill, HSP/LB Jason Hewlett, LB Hayden Moore, LB Semaj Bridgeman, LB Ernest Hausmann (Tr).   Cincinnati (Princeton HS), OH – 6'4"/220   247: 6'4/220                     3.50* 3*, 86 #96 ATH, #39 OH On3: 6'4/216                     3.12* 3*, 83 #116 ATH, #81 OH Rivals: 6'5/204            ...

Quarterback Brandon Rose wasted little time to showcase his talent on the field at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday to closeout the spring period in the annual 22 Forever Game.

With starter Cam Rising unable to practice as he recovers from knee surgery, the main storyline of the spring has been the backup QB battle and the race for No. 2.

Why linebacker Lander Barton, a Utah high school product, is feeling more comfortable in the Utes’ defense during spring camp in Salt Lake City. Read more here.