Good morning. On our minds today: Why Chris Burgess' wife Lesa wrote a book about family and basketball, will Utah be a CFP contender and where Utah State football stacks up in the new Pac-12 Conference. Read these and other top stories.
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The story behind the story: Lesa Burgess’ memoir a testament to resilience, love, family and basketball
This way-too-early bowl projection has one Utah school making the College Football Playoff
Where does Utah State football rank in the newly configured Pac-12?
What newcomers Tiger Bachmeier and Reggie Frischknecht bring to BYU’s receivers room
Kalani Sitake serves as grand marshal at Freedom Festival
Friday brings fireworks and fun — with a look ahead to football
