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Author: Gianna Cefalu

Football 

Cefalu: Former Utah Defensive Backs Already Shining as Rookies in NFL

Jaylon Johnson and Julian Blackmon are having promising first seasons, as was Terrell Burgess

October 29, 2020October 29, 20203 months ago Gianna Cefalu featured, recent

he 2019 Utah secondary was arguably the best in the Pac 12, shutting down team after team in the regular

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Football 

Cefalu: Breaking Down Utah’s 2020 Football Position Groups

A look at some of the likely contributors at key positions this season

October 22, 2020October 22, 20203 months ago Gianna Cefalu featured, recent

The key for Utah this Pac-12 football season will be consistency, staying healthy, and having guys that can step up at every position.

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Football 

Cefalu: Game-by-Game Look at 2020 Utah Football Season with Predictions

At third Pac-12 title game isn't likely, but the Utes should turn in another strong season

October 15, 2020October 15, 20203 months ago Gianna Cefalu featured, recent

With Utah finishing third in the Pac-12 football preseason media poll, so it’s time to break down this six game Utah season.

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Football 

Cefalu: How Will Utah Fare Against Crossover Opponent Oregon State?

Both the Utes and Beavers will be breaking in new players at quarterback and other positions

October 7, 2020October 11, 20203 months ago Gianna Cefalu featured, recent

The Beavers won’t have to face the loud, raucous fans at Rice Eccles Stadium this year with no fans allowed in the stadium.

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Football 

Cefalu: Utes Relying on New and Returning Leaders to Guide them in 2020

Having lost several key players at multiple positions, new contributors must step up

October 1, 2020October 1, 20204 months ago Gianna Cefalu featured, recent

Pac-12 football: Having lost seven players to the NFL, the success of this year’s Utah team will depend on other players stepping up.

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Football 

Cefalu: Alex Smith Remains the Greatest Quarterback to Play in a Utah Jersey

His 21-1 record as a Ute and three NFL Pro Bowl appearances set him apart

September 24, 2020September 24, 20204 months ago Gianna Cefalu featured, recent

Former Utah quarterback Alex Smith compiled a 21-1 record while in Salt Lake City, throwing for 6,752 yards and 62 touchdowns.

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Football 

Cefalu: Previewing and Predicting a Hypothetical Holy War

Key losses might have made it difficult to win a 2020 matchup with BYU

September 15, 2020September 15, 20204 months ago Gianna Cefalu featured, recent

The Pac-12’s nonconference cancellations raised a burning question for Utah followers: What would have happened in this year’s Holy War?

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  • Oregon State lands three-star ATH Orion Maile-Kaufusi

    January 15, 20212 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Arizona defensive lineman Mykee Irving to enter transfer portal

    January 15, 202111 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Oregon State RB Calvin Tyler enters transfer portal

    January 15, 202113 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Four-star QB Clay Millen decommits from Arizona

    January 14, 20211 day ago Gianna Cefalu
  • WSU adds cornerback transfer from Michigan State

    January 14, 20211 day ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Colorado running back is seventh player to enter transfer portal

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  • Washington receiver Ty Jones transfers to Fresno State

    January 15, 20212 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Jedd Fisch hints at hiring former Arizona standout Brandon Sanders

    January 15, 20212 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Five instant impact Transfer Portal targets for USC football

    January 15, 20212 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Off to solid start, Dorrell sees big things in store for CU

    January 15, 20212 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Urban Meyer mentions Utah memories in first presser as Jaguars head coach

    January 15, 20212 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • NCAA announces new ‘S-curve’ model for 2021 NCAA Tournament

    January 15, 20216 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Former Duck Chris Boucher’s early play positioning him for NBA awards

    January 15, 20217 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Colorado defensive end Mustafa Johnson to enter NFL Draft

    January 15, 20219 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Report: Oregon has SEC coordinators, NFL coaches ‘in the mix’ for DC opening

    January 15, 202111 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • Steve Sarkisian says he ate ‘humble pie’ after USC exit

    January 15, 202111 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • New York Times mistakenly implies Mike Leach was picked to join Biden’s staff

    January 15, 2021January 15, 202113 hours ago Gianna Cefalu
  • USC football fans can finally put Urban Meyer dream to bed

    January 15, 2021January 15, 202113 hours ago Gianna Cefalu

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