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Utah receives no favors from AP Top 25 voters in latest poll
Despite an impressive 38-21 win over in-state rival Utah State, the Utah Utes found themselves disrespected in the latest AP Top 25 Poll, failing to crack the top ten once again. The Utes, who have consistently performed well this season, were ranked just outside the top ten, even as teams like No. 11 USC were idle and No. 10 Penn State struggled to a narrow 34-27 victory against Bowling Green on Saturday.
What makes Utah’s exclusion from the top ten particularly surprising is the adversity they overcame in their recent win. With starting quarterback Cam Rising still sidelined, freshman backup Isaac Wilson made his first career start, showing poise and maturity beyond his years.
Wilson played efficiently, managing the offense well and leading the team to a convincing victory. His performance, combined with the Utes’ solid defense and balanced offensive attack, showcased Utah’s depth and resilience. The win highlighted Utah’s ability to remain competitive even without their veteran signal-caller, a factor that should have boosted their ranking in the eyes of voters.
Instead, Utah’s impressive victory was overshadowed by the reshuffling at the top of the poll. Georgia, previously the consensus No. 1 team, was overthrown by Texas, who claimed the top spot despite a softer 56-7 win over UTSA. Georgia fell to No. 2, followed by No. 3 Ohio State, No. 4 Alabama, and No. 5 Ole Miss. The shifting dynamics in the top five did little to benefit Utah, who remained stuck outside the top ten despite a resume that continues to strengthen each week.
The Utes’ continued underestimation in the AP Poll has become a rallying cry for a program that has long felt overlooked on the national stage. Utah’s physical style of play, defensive strength, and ability to adapt under difficult circumstances are traits that typically warrant higher consideration.
Yet, pollsters have consistently favored brand-name programs like USC and Penn State, whose recent performances have outmatched the Utes. For Utah, the path forward is clear: keep winning convincingly and make an undeniable case to voters that they belong among the nation’s elite. Until then, Utah will continue to carry the chip on their shoulder, fueled by the disrespect that once again reared its head.
Utah will need a statement win against No. 14 Oklahoma State to open Big 12 play this week in Stillwater.
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Utah coworking operator Kiln to open second Arizona location
Kiln is nearing the opening date of its second Phoenix-area location.
The Utah-based coworking company will open “Kiln Biltmore” — a 20,000-square-foot office for entrepreneurs, small businesses and larger companies — at Camelback Colonnade this fall. The office, which will carry an address of 1801 E. Camelback Road in Suite 201, will feature gathering spaces, meeting rooms, executive suites, a theater fitness room, audio rooms and more.
“Phoenix is a city that thrives on innovation and growth, and we’re excited to contribute to this vibrant community with the opening of Kiln Biltmore,” said Arian Lewis, CEO and co-founder of Kiln, in a statement. “Our mission at Kiln is to elevate the quality of people’s lives while at work, from startups to large enterprise teams, and this location is perfectly situated to become the center of gravity for the business ecosystem of Phoenix.”
Kiln members and guests also have access to a calendar of tech, entrepreneurship and business programs, networking events, professional development workshops, fitness and lifestyle classes for collaboration opportunities.
Earlier this year, Kiln opened in Gilbert on the second level of the SanTan Village outdoor retail center in a 33,000-square-foot space with similar amenities to Kiln Biltmore.
This story is posted in partnership with Phoenix Business Journal. Click to read the full story.
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Trump makes quick campaign in stop in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens of supporters of Former President Donald Trump lined up along a chain link fence that separated them from a private hangar at the Salt Lake City International Airport. They were all hoping to a catch a glimpse of his plane landing in Utah for private fundraiser Saturday evening.
Cheers erupted when the plane branded with the former president’s name touched down.
“I think we all got goosebumbs, got a little emotional just seeing that Trump plane,” said Robyn Van Wagenen who has been a supporter since 2016. “We’re Trump supporters through and though.”
Trump’s last visit to Utah was back in 2017. Two other fundraisers previously scheduled in Utah this summer were canceled.
“It’s an interesting opportunity because Utah not being a battleground state, generally at this season of a campaign, (you) don’t receive a presidential visit or a visit from a presidential candidate,” said Robert Axson, Utah GOP chair.
Axson compared Trump’s visit like “pulling off on a road trip to get gas,” stopping in Utah while visiting various swing states like Nevada and Arizona. Trump only touched down in Utah for about two hours. Axson said approximately 500 people, of all ages, filled the private hangar, including Gov. Spencer Cox, House Speaker Mike Shultz and President Stuart Adams.
Deseret News reported donors paid thousands of dollars to be of attendance. Other big money donors included British television producer Mark Burnett and former national security adviser Robert O’Brien.
Brad Bonham, Utah GOP national committeeman said Trump spoke about things that are “important to the everyday Utahn.”
“He recognized the Gold Star families in attendance, spoke at length about our military. We have many military families here in Utah,” he said. “He also talked about energy production. And if you have spent any time in rural Utah, you know, many of the towns are supported by energy production.”
Axson and Bonham said that Trump acknowledged Utah is not a battleground state, but positioned very close to two others, Nevada and Arizona. They said supporters here have an opportunity to make sure those other states vote red. They said the Utah Republican Party is working to coordinate trips to those states to go and campaign for Trump.
“This (was) an opportunity for (Trump) to come to Utah, meet with hundreds of Utahns, hear from us on what our concerns and needs and interests are, and also an opportunity for us as Utahns to very clearly show our support for the candidacy of Donald Trump and showcase that Utah wants to see Donald Trump back in the White House,” Axson said.
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College football live scores, updates: Tulane at Oklahoma, Utah at Utah State and more
Week 3 doesn’t look very appetizing on the surface, but you never know when there’s going to be a seismic upset.
Saturday started off a bit chalky with No. 4 Alabama blowing out Wisconsin after Badgers QB Tyler Van Dyke suffered an injury on the opening drive. No. 6 Missouri continued that with a nervy come-from-behind home win over No. 24 Boston College.
No. 16 LSU also needed to rally on the road against South Carolina after falling behind 17-0 early. The Tigers did just that, earning a crucial SEC win as the Gamecocks’ game-tying kick sailed wide as time expired.
Perhaps the most notable result of the day was yet another disastrous Florida State loss.
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