Utah’s Brant Kuithe had a standout performance in the Utes’ recent victory over Oklahoma State, finding the endzone twice in the now-No. 10-ranked Utes’ win.

Kuithe’s first touchdown came on a run play that has been a part of Utah’s playbook since he joined the team, but rarely used. Reflecting on his scoring play, Kuithe expressed satisfaction in getting a chance to take handoffs, a departure from his usual role as a pass-catcher. “It was nice, to be back there and take some handoffs too, but can’t complain,” Kuithe said via UteZone.

The play that had everyone talking, though, was Kuithe’s second touchdown, where he calmly walked into the endzone. “I saw the guy on the ground and knew there wasn’t anyone else around,” he said. “There’d be no point in running into the endzone. It was hot, and I kind of got tired, so I just walked in and felt good.”

Quarterback Isaac Wilson, in his second career start for the Utes, was responsible for delivering the pass on Kuithe’s second touchdown. Kuithe praised Wilson’s poise, acknowledging that while the young quarterback made some mistakes, he maintained his composure and helped guide the team to victory. “He kept his composure throughout the whole game, made a few mistakes, just like all of us, but came out with the win. That’s the only thing we can ask for,” Kuithe noted.

WATCH: Utah’s Brant Kuithe 45-yard insane walk-in touchdown vs. Oklahoma State

The environment at Oklahoma State’s Boone Pickens Stadium was also a point of discussion after the game, though Kuithe expressed surprise at how underwhelming it was compared to the hype. “No disrespect to them, but it wasn’t loud at all,” Kuithe said. He even mentioned that Utah’s home games are louder, suggesting that Oklahoma State’s struggles on the field may have contributed to the subdued atmosphere.

Despite the offense showing flashes of its potential without veteran quarterback Cam Rising, Kuithe believes there is more to come. He looks forward to Rising’s eventual return, hoping it will add another dimension to the Utes’ offense. “Obviously, we have a lot of games left… Cam hasn’t been playing since really the first game, and excited to get him back,” Kuithe remarked.

As the Utes prepare for their next game against Arizona, Kuithe remains confident and excited to play at Rice-Eccles Stadium again. “We’ll be ready for them for sure,” he added, signaling Utah’s continued focus and determination.

Some of the stars from “High School Musical” are returning to Utah for this fall’s FanX.

The hit musical was filmed in 2006 at East High School in 2006 and aired on Disney Channel.

“High School Musical” follows student Troy Bolton, played by Zac Efron, the captain of his basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, played by Vanessa Hudgens, an academically gifted transfer student.

Together they audition for the lead roles in their high school musical, causing division among the school’s cliques.

Ro Malaga, with FanX will be moderating the “High School Musical” panel at FanX with stars Lucas Grabeel, Kaycee Stroh, Corbin Blue and Bart Johnson.

Ro actually taught Zach Efron the choreography for the movie.

FanX is September 26-28, 2024 at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

For tickets and more information please visit: FanXSaltLake.com.

SALT LAKE CITY — The fall colors are starting to appear in Utah’s canyons, and meteorologists, along with foliage predictors, said the next two weeks will be peak viewing time in Utah’s northern mountains.

“They’re just starting to catch fire,” said Dane Rigby, a local artist who was in Provo Canyon Tuesday painting the falls.  “It seems like it’s green for a long time. Then it just explodes and into the color,” he said.

“The colors up here are really beautiful. The reds and the oranges mixed in with the green and just dazzling,” Rigby said.

That means areas like Provo Canyon, American Fork Canyon, and north through Salt Lake and Davis County could see peaks in brightness within the next two weeks.

“You have to watch it carefully,” Rigby advised. “Sometimes it surprises you, Sometimes you know you’re right on. But you just have to kind of watch it like the weather, and see when it’s starting to heat up and when it’s starting to fade off.”