Why Utah football’s star running back stayed with the Utes

Wayshawn Parker finished with 981 rushing yards in 2025.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs the ball into the endzone for a touchdown during the game between the Utah Utes and the Colorado Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Why Utah football’s star running back stayed with the Utes

Wayshawn Parker finished with 981 rushing yards in 2025.

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