By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – If defense wins championships, Southern Utah’s linebackers may be the difference-makers in 2025. The Thunderbirds enter the season with a loaded group that mixes veteran leadership, experienced transfers, and hungry young talent ready to make their mark. Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald Said “Our linebackers are a tough, blue-collar group. We’ve…

By Spencer Rodak, For Iron County Today Missoula, Mont. – Facing a future Big Sky opponent to open the season, the SUU soccer team fell 3-0 on Thursday night. Coming off a 2-10-5 campaign in 2024, the T-birds were hoping for a strong result to turn the page to the 2025 season. The Grizzlies proved…

By Spencer Rodak, For Iron County Today With the Southern Utah University soccer season about to kick off, here are five must-watch matches you won’t want to miss on the T-birds’ schedule as they chase a spot in the WAC Tournament. Honorable mentions: at Denver – Sunday, Aug. 31 Last season, the T-birds hosted the…

By Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, UTAH — Southern Utah University women’s soccer enters the 2025 season with renewed energy, a strong mix of veteran leadership, and a wave of new talent ready to make an immediate impact. Under the direction of Head Coach Kai Edwards, the Thunderbirds are embracing a gritty, unified identity that…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – One of the most disruptive defenders in the FCS, Southern Utah’s Lando Brown, has been named to the Stats Perform Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List, recognizing the top defensive player in the nation at the FCS level. Brown, a redshirt senior defensive end from Gardena, California, is…

From Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Football is officially back. The Thunderbirds reported for their first official practice on Thursday, signaling the start of what promises to be a pivotal season under head coach DeLane Fitzgerald. Now in his fourth year leading the program, Fitzgerald has overseen steady growth each season in…

From Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, UTAH — Kim Berrington is joining the Southern Utah University Women’s Soccer staff with her more than 30 years as a Division I Head Volleyball Coach. Berrington will join the program to serve in a General Manager and Mentor role, not only to the student-athletes but also to…

CEDAR CITY, UTAH — The Southern Utah University Women’s Basketball team is excited to announce its full 2025-26 schedule, with challenging non-conference games and a complete Western Athletic Conference slate. Head Coach Tracy Mason said “We have a very competitive schedule this season and we’re looking forward to getting started. It will be great to get our…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Danielle Jensen as the new Head Volleyball Coach. A proven winner and program builder, Jensen brings over a decade of head coaching experience, a legacy of national tournament appearances, and a passion for student-athlete development to…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah — In today’s college football landscape, it’s rare to see teammates stay together for four years, let alone as roommates, best friends, and key contributors to the same defense. But that’s exactly what Josh Dunn and Raymon Crump have done. From Frostburg State to Southern Utah, Dunn and Crump have been inseparable.…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – With less than two months to go before the 2025 season opener, kickoff times have officially been set for Southern Utah Football’s final season in the United Athletic Conference (UAC). Coming off a 7-5 record in 2024 and narrowly missing the FCS playoffs, the Thunderbirds are…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – For Southern Utah gymnasts Trista Goodman and Kayla Pardue, last season didn’t go as planned. Though the Flippin’ Birds picked up their third straight Conference Championship, each missed significant time due to injury, and instead of competing, they spent their time recovering. Instead of chasing scores, they were learning to…