Dampier Named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week After BYU Win
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier has been named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week following a dominant performance in a rivalry victory over BYU. The win maintains the Utes' undefeated season and sets up a primetime matchup against Arizona.
Salt Lake CityNovember 9, 2026
Five SLCo residents indicted for drug trafficking; officials say 1 sale led to user's death
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 9, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) A 15-count indictment has been unsealed charging multiple people for their alleged roles in an organized criminal enterprise involving several drug-trafficking offenses, including the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of another person.
via Gephardt DailySalt Lake CityNovember 9, 2026
Utah keeping its focus after beating BYU
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah Utes are coming off their biggest win of the season, but you wouldn't know it by the way they approached their first practice back. After taking down rival BYU 28-20 on Saturday, the second-ranked Utes improved to 9-0 and kept their undefeated season alive.
via ABC4Salt Lake CityNovember 9, 2026
Federal indictment accuses five of drug trafficking in Utah fentanyl death case
Attorney’s Office for Utah. Attorney’s Office for Utah. The 15-count indictment was unsealed Nov. It accused Christopher Lee Washington, 53, of Millcreek; Natasha Annette Ashworth, 39, of Salt Lake City; Keisha Brewer-Case, 23, of West Valley City; Brittany Cuevas Caldwell, 38, of Salt Lake City; and Keith Jerome Lewis, 59, of Salt Lake City.
via KJZZMillcreekNovember 9, 2026
Union senior Tobias Merriweather impacts unbeaten Utah football team
Tobias Merriweather, a senior from Union High School, has contributed to the University of Utah's unbeaten 9-0 season in major college football. Despite appearing in seven games without recording a catch, Merriweather has impacted the team's success, including a recent victory over BYU.
Salt Lake CityNovember 9, 2026
Georgia and Utah lead football national rankings
According to a November 8 statement, the 2026 AP Top 25 and US LBM Coaches Top 25 football rankings have been released. The rankings place Georgia and Utah at the top of their respective lists.
Salt Lake CityNovember 9, 2026