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Joe Coles

Salt Lake City

Writer at Deseret News

Utah football beat writer for the Deseret News. Email: [email protected].

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  • A look at Utah's complete future nonconference schedule after inking game vs. Nevada in 2028

    1 day ago | deseret.com | Joe Coles

    This article was first published in the Ute Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday night. Utah's nonconference schedule this season is pretty intriguing, starting off with a return to the Rose Bowl to play UCLA. The Utes and Bruins open the 2025 season on Aug.

  • It's been a slow start, but Utah is picking up the pace, and has a loaded recruiting visit schedule

    2 days ago | deseret.com | Joe Coles

    It's been a bit of a slow go for Utah as it assembles its 2026 recruiting class, with only two commits thus far. There's still approximately six months to go until December's early signing day, but June looms as a pretty big month in Utah's recruiting efforts. May 29 marked the official start of the "quiet period" wherein schools are allowed to host high school prospects for official visits.

  • 3-star linebacker LaGary Mitchell Jr. commits to Utah

    4 days ago | deseret.com | Joe Coles

    It's been a bit of a slow start for the Utah on the 2026 recruiting trail, with the Utes having just one commitment - three-star edge rusher Preston Pitts - locked up entering June.

  • Why Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark supports a '5+11′ format for College Football Playoff

    1 week ago | deseret.com | Joe Coles

    Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark had his annual media availability at the Big 12's spring meetings in Orlando, Florida, Friday, and as expected, the No. 1 topic was the College Football Playoff. As currently constituted, the format of the 12-team College Football Playoff gives an automatic bid to the five highest-seeded conference champions, with the other seven teams earning their spot via at-large bids.

  • What an opposing Big 12 coach said about Utah football

    1 week ago | deseret.com | Joe Coles

    This article was first published in the Ute Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday night. It's that time of year. For many, Memorial Day marked the start of summer, and while football is on the horizon - the Utes traditionally start their fall camp in late July or early August - there's still over three months until Utah kicks off its season at the Rose Bowl against UCLA.

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Joe Coles @JoeAColes
8 May 25

RT @desnewssports: Utah depth chart: Will Utes’ new-look offense produce? Story by @JoeAColes https://t.co/697sCcCgRo

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Joe Coles @JoeAColes
7 May 25

RT @Hayesfawcett3: BREAKING: Cam Rising is set to become the OC at his alma mater, Newbury Park High School, a source told @on3sports He a…

Joe Coles
Joe Coles @JoeAColes
7 May 25

One of the most prolific quarterbacks in Utah history announced that he is medically retiring from football.

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Former Utah QB Cam Rising medically retires from football Story by @JoeAColes https://t.co/UHMOXir5Ej