The University of Utah football team plays college football as a member of the Mountain West conference. Known by their nickname, the Utes, the team plays their home games at Rice-Eccles Stadium on campus in Salt Lake City. This stadium was used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The team has won 24 conference championships, including in 2008 when the Utes completed the season undefeated.ESPN.com: Seventh-ranked Utes... Win Conference Title

The Utah Utes upset Alabama Crimson Tide, 31-17, in the Sugar Bowl on January 2, 2009. This completes their perfect 13-0 season, becoming the only FBS team to complete the season undefeated in 2008.ESPN.com: Utah Secures Perfect Season with Sugar Bowl Win Over Alabama

Utah built their reputation in football prowess while a member of the Western Athletic Conference. They were one of the teams that led to the formation of the Mountain West Conference. Among the players that have helped build the Utah football program are Manny Fernandez, Jamal Anderson, Roy Jefferson, Steve Smith, Alex Smith, Bob Trumpy, Kevin Dyson and Larry Wilson.

• 2007 Poinsettia Bowl: Utah 35 - Navy 32College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 2006 Armed Forces Bowl: Utah 25 - Tulsa 13College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 2005 Emerald Bowl: Utah 38 - Georgia Tech 10College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 2005 Fiesta Bowl: Utah 35 - Pittsburgh 7College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 2003 Liberty Bowl: Utah 17 - Southern Miss 0College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 2001 Las Vegas Bowl: Utah 10 - USC 6College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 1999 Las Vegas Bowl: Utah 17 - Fresno State 16College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 1996 Copper Bowl: Wisconsin 38 - Utah 10College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 1994 Freedom Bowl: Utah 16 - Arizona 13College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 1993 Freedom Bowl: USC 28 - Utah 21College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 1992 Copper Bowl: Washington State 31 - Utah 28College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 1964 Liberty Bowl: Utah 32 - West Virginia 6College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History
• 1939 Sun Bowl: Utah 26 - New Mexico 0College Football Data Warehouse: Utah Bowl History

• Jonathan Fanene (defensive end)
• Quinton Ganther (running back)
• Jordan Gross (offensive tackle)
• Maake Kemoeatu (defensive tackle)
• Chris Kemoeatu (guard)
• John Madsen (tight end)
• Sione Pouha (defensive tackle)
• Brett Ratliff (quarterback)
• Kevin Robinson (wide receiver)
• Clifford Russell (wide receiver)
• Josh Savage (defensive end)
• Barry Sims (offensive tackle)
• Steve Smith (wide receiver)
• Alex Smith (quarterback)
• Paul Soliai (defensive end)
• Kelly Talavou (nose tackle)
• Eric Weddle (defensive back)