Kevin Borba

Kevin Borba

Managing Editor and Publisher of CardinalCountry.com, formerly a Pac-12 Network Production Assistant and a contributing writer for USA Today's Longhorns Wire. I am a proud graduate of Quinnipiac University's sports journalism master's program. Follow me on Twitter @Kevin__Borba 

Nov 11, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Utah Utes wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) tries to avoid

Utah Utes WR Devaughn Vele Selected With No. 235 Overall Pick by Denver Broncos

The Utah Utes had five players drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, and wide receiver Devaughn Vele was the fifth and final to do so.

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Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea (78) against

Utah OL Sataoa Laumea Drafted By Seattle Seahawks With No. 179 Overall Pick

The fourth Utah Utes that came off of the board over the weekend hails from the offensive line in Sataoa Laumea. He started 44-straight games, starting at right

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Oct 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Utes safety Sione Vaki (28) carries the ball

Utah Utes Two-Way Star Sione Vaki Selected With No. 132 Pick by Detroit Lions

A third Utah Ute is officially off of the board in the 2024 NFL Draft after safety/running back Sione Vaki heard his name called. He joins Cole Bishop and Jonah

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Nov 4, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jacob Conover (15) has

Former Utah Stars Jonah Elliss and Father Luther Elliss Make NFL Draft History

Friday marked a historical day for the Utah football program and the NFL Draft. A round after safety Cole Bishop was taken, Utah EDGE Jonah Elliss was drafted b

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Sep 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dante Moore (3) is sacked by Utah

Utah Utes EDGE Jonah Elliss Selected By The Denver Broncos With The No. 76 Pick Overall

The Utah Utes have had two players drafted on day two of the 2024 NFL Draft. Joining safety Cole Bishop, Utah star pass-rusher Jonah Elliss heard his name calle

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Sep 29, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Utah Utes safety Cole Bishop (8) intercepts a pass intended

Utah Utes Safety Cole Bishop Selected By The Buffalo Bills With The No. 60 Pick Overall

After a stellar career with the Utah Utes, Cole Bishop is headed to the NFL. The former Utes safety heard his name called with the No. 60 by the Buffalo Bills.

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Jan 9, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Zach Keller (25), guard

Utah Lands Former Top 100 Recruit, Wake Forest Transfer Zach Keller

The Utah Runnin' Utes have again gone to the transfer portal to bolster their roster, landing their third transfer of the offseason. Joining Rice transfer Keanu

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Nov 25, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) gets

Three Utah Utes Ranked As Top 150 NFL Draft Prospects

The NFL Draft is just a day away and the Utah Utes are expected to be well represented with their 2024 NFL Draft class.

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Oct 28, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before a

Kyle Whittingham Cracks Top 10 in On3's Latest Head Coach Rankings

Another day, another head coach ranking has released, and Utah's Kyle Whittingham is continuing to receive his flowers after years of being overlooked in the general college football sphere.

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Sep 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange wide receiver Damien Alford (5) runs with the

Syracuse Transfer Damien Alford and Utah Viewed As One Of The Top Transfer Portal Fits In CFB

The Utah Utes have been agressive in the college football transfer portal this spring, and it has paid off in a big way. They were able to go out and land the 6

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Sep 15, 2023; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Utah State Aggies quarterback McCae Hillstead (10)

Utah to host Utah State QB transfer McCae Hillstead for official visit

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham may have been pleased with how four-star freshman Isaac Wilson looked in the spring game, but he still wants more depth in the

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Mar 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes guard Deivon Smith (5) drives to the basket against

BREAKING: Utah star guard Deivon Smith enters name into transfer portal

After just one season at Utah, point guard Deivon Smith has decided to test the transfer portal waters. Smith came to Utah via Georgia Tech, and had the best se

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