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…

By Spencer Rodak, For Iron County Today CEDAR CITY, Utah – In a major move to ensure long-term stability for athletics, Southern Utah University will be joining the Big Sky Conference in 2026. First reported by Matt Brown of Extra Points and followed by Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, the Thunderbirds will be joined by…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT – Southern Utah University Athletic Director Doug Knuth announced today that he resigned his position to be closer to his family. “As much as I have enjoyed my time at SUU, I need to be closer to my family at this time,” said Knuth. “It has…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University is proud to announce the 2025 inductees into the SUU Athletics Hall of Fame. This year’s class honors a dynamic group of individuals and one historic team whose contributions have left a lasting impact on Thunderbird Athletics across generations and sports. “The 2025 class…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University (SUU) Athletics has reached an impressive milestone in the latest NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) report, earning a multi-year APR score of 985, a significant improvement from last year’s 971. The achievement reflects the Thunderbirds’ strong commitment to academic excellence across all sports.…

By Spencer Rodak, For Iron County Today CEDAR CITY, Utah – According to a report from the Action Network’s Brett McMurphy, the Southern Utah University athletic department has been placed under investigation for potential Title IX violations in multiple sports. https://x.com/Brett_McMurphy/status/1918329995929199026 McMurphy’s report included an unnamed source, who stated the department is “Toxic. Absolutely toxic.”…

By Ragan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, Utah – The 2025 season was nothing short of amazing for our Flippin’ Birds gymnastics team, as described by Head Coach Scotty Bauman. “Honestly, the girls that we were able to coach this year, the situation that we were in with the bulk of the team still being underclassmen—just watching…

By Parker Haynie, SUU Athletics CEDAR CITY, UTAH — The Western Athletic Conference announced the Winter All-Academic Honorees, with 32 Thunderbirds qualifying for the award across four sports. Quote from Kayla Kovar – Director of Athletic Academic Performance “We are extremely proud of all the hard work and dedication of our student-athletes here at Southern…

By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics   CEDAR CITY, Utah – In the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics, where transfers and shifting rosters have become the norm, the steadfast loyalty of Southern Utah University’s softball seniors, Keimon Winston and Amyah Boosted, stands out. Their journey has been marked by growth and an unwavering love for the program, coaches, and…

By Spencer Rodak, Stadium Sports   SALT LAKE CITY – Fresh off an MPSF championship victory, the Southern Utah Gymnastics team secured a third-place finish at the NCAA Gymnastics Regionals Second Round at the University of Utah Thursday afternoon. Making their 12th straight regionals appearance – and 20th overall – the Flippin’ Birds notched a…