By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah enters the 2025 season with a deep and versatile safety room that blends proven returners, experienced transfers, and a talented group of newcomers. The Thunderbirds will lean on veteran leadership while also developing young playmakers who add athleticism and depth to the back end of…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah Thunderbirds enter the 2025 season with a talented group of outside hitters ready to make their mark. Head Coach Danielle Jensen said this unit has already shown energy, versatility, and competitiveness throughout camp. Head Coach Danielle Jensen Said “This group has really elevated their…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – With the 2025 football season quickly approaching, the quarterback position has become a focal point for the Thunderbirds. A proven leader returns to the huddle, joined by a group of talented and hungry competitors eager to make their mark. Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald Said “We’ve got experience, leadership, and…

By Spencer Rodak, For Iron County Today CEDAR CITY, Utah – Opening up the home portion of its schedule, the SUU soccer team battled Boise State – and the elements – on Thursday while securing a 1-1 draw. The match began with the Broncos putting on the pressure, as it took the visitors under five…

By Spencer Rodak, For Iron County Today Cheney, Wash. – Wrapping up a season-opening two-match road trip, the Southern Utah soccer team lost a close 2-1 affair at Eastern Washington on Sunday afternoon. Both sides opened up the match strongly as they both looked for their first win of the season. There were a number…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University Athletics is excited to announce the return of Christopher “Critter” Phillips to the Thunderbird family as the Associate Athletic Director for Events and Facilities Operations. “We’re thrilled to welcome Critter back to Southern Utah,” said Deputy Athletic Director Todd Brown. “His passion for…

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…