Utah Volleyball (12-4) will host rival No. 14 BYU (13-1) at the Huntsman Center on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. The match, which is designated as a Red Out, will be available on ESPN+ with Krista Blunk, Linda Byington, and Sammy Miller providing commentary.
Following the rivalry match, the Utes will travel to Ames, Iowa, for a game against Iowa State (10-6) on Saturday, Oct. 17. This match is scheduled for 1 p.m. MT at Hilton Coliseum and can be viewed on ESPN+ with Alex Cohen, Abby Greiman, and Elizabeth Ihle on the call.
The Utes currently rank first in the country in kills per set (14.57) and fourth in assists per set (13.40). The team also holds 18th place in hitting percentage average (.275) and 21st in blocks per set (2.72). Additionally, Utah has moved up in the RPI from 26 to 25 and holds an 11-1 record in three-set matches this year.
Under head coach Alyssa D'Errico, the program has achieved a 12-4 start, which is the best start under a first-year head coach in program history. D'Errico took over following the retirement of Beth Launiere, who led the program for 36 years through the 2025 season. The 2026 squad features 13 returning players, including outside hitter Kamryn Gibadlo, who has earned First Team All-Big 12 and AVCA All-America Honorable Mention honors.
Utah is scheduled to host No. 8 Arizona State on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. and No. 25 Colorado on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. MT.
