Several major updates have emerged in Utah collegiate athletics, including the release of BYU men's basketball non-conference schedules and the announcement of Allstate Good Works Team nominees for local schools.
BYU men's basketball announced its non-conference schedule for the 2026/27 season on Monday. The schedule includes exhibition games against Nebraska on October 16 and at UNLV on October 24. The regular season begins with a game against Ohio State in Salt Lake City on November 2.
In recognition of individual excellence, the Allstate Good Works Team college football nominees were announced Monday. Utah representatives include BYU senior safety Raider Damuni, under head coach Kalani Sitake, and Utah redshirt senior defensive end Lance Holtzclaw.
Utah State is also represented by senior tailback Javen Jacobs, playing under head coach Bronco Mendenhall.
The University of Utah athletics department announced its 2026 Hall of Fame Class on Thursday. The inductees will be honored during a dinner at Rice-Eccles Stadium on September 18 and will be introduced during halftime of the home game against Utah State on September 19.
In national sports news, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Recent Major League Baseball scores include a 2-1 victory for the Dodgers over the Phillies and an 8-3 win for the Padres over the Braves.
