UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | January 30, 2026

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Indiana downs Miami 27–21 to claim first national championship

Indiana University topped Miami University in the College Football Playoff National Championship 27-21 Jan. 19 to cap off their undefeated season. This was Indiana football’s first College Football Playoff National Championship. “Took some chances, found a way,” Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti said in a postgame interview with ESPN. “Let me tell you: We won the national championship […]

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

Utah Tech University men’s and women’s basketball teams are back in full swing as both teams had key wins and career-highs in scoring set. Women’s basketball Women’s basketball traveled to Tempe, Arizona, Nov. 25 to take on Arizona State University, losing 81-54. Junior Lauren Crocker had a career-best 11 points along with eight rebounds. Utah […]

As finals near, Utah Tech boosts awareness of student wellness resources

As finals week grows closer and student stress begins to rise, the associate provost for academic success wants to make students aware of existing and new resources to help them get through finals and beyond. Finals week comes with a lot of stress for students. A study by TimelyCare found that finals and midterms were […]

OPINION | Despite its two-week absence from the Top 100, hip-hop is still alive, thriving

For the first time since 1990, hip-hop was absent from Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two weeks in October. That drought was short-lived and has returned to the charts. While some are concerned about the genre’s future, it is still performing well both critically and commercially. Until the release of Taylor Swift’s “The Life of […]

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

Both Utah Tech University men’s and women’s basketball teams opened their seasons with wins, while volleyball won a close game on the road. Men’s basketball The Trailblazers tipped off their 2025-26 season Nov. 3 with an overtime victory on the road at the University of South Dakota, 81-79. Redshirt sophomore Chance Trujillo led the way […]

Utah Tech wins in overtime against North Alabama

Utah Tech University football picked up its second win of the season in a back-and-forth game at home against the University of North Alabama Nov. 1. North Alabama opened the scoring with a 31-yard touchdown run. Running back Bretton Stone then found the end zone for the Trailblazers with a 35-yard touchdown run to take […]

Utah Tech football falls to Southern Utah in Battle of the Axe

Utah Tech University football lost the Battle of the Axe to Southern Utah University 28-7 as Southern Utah rushed for over 200 yards. Going into this matchup, Utah Tech was 1-5 in the rivalry during the NCAA era. “The specific rivalry brings us closer together as individual student bodies and supplies a catalyst among students,” […]

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

The past week of Utah Tech University athletics brought standout performances across the board, from fast finishes on the cross country course to strong showings in the pool, and clutch moments on the soccer field. Women’s golf Utah Tech took 13th place at the Arkansas State Red Wolves Classic at the Sage Meadows Country Club. […]

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

It was an eventful week for Utah Tech University athletics as volleyball continued its strong start while football suffered a tough road defeat. Women’s volleyball Utah Tech swept California Baptist University 3-0 at home Oct. 2. It was the Trailblazer’s eighth sweep of the season. Senior outside hitter Kennedi Knudsen led the team with 18 […]

Game day guide: Trailblazers’ weekly rundown

The Trailblazers made noise on both the volleyball court and the cross country course as both teams made program history. Women’s volleyball Utah Tech traveled to Cedar City to play Southern Utah University and swept 3-0, winning 25-13, 25-17 and 25-16. Senior Kennedi Knudsen led the team with 12 kills as Utah Tech led Southern […]