Recapping MBB's 81-78 Loss To KSU, Quick Thoughts On Utah's 2026 Schedule

Breaking down Utah men’s basketball’s 81–78 loss to Kansas State, a game that wasn’t decided by effort or toughness, but by late-game execution. 

Then, pivot to Utah football’s 2026 schedule and some quick takeaways from the release.  The slate isn’t brutal on paper, but its structure — an early runway, one bye, and a punishing November — leaves little room for mistakes when legs and depth are tested. 

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