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Utah offers $2,800 baby bonus while BYU is still No. 2

Indiana governor contractually obligated to set the mood after losing Notre Dame wager.

Utah unveils its longest recruiting investment yet. The budget office would prefer everyone sleep on it.
Utah unveils its longest recruiting investment yet. The budget office would prefer everyone sleep on it.THE SIDELINE REPORT

SALT LAKE CITY — Following BYU’s 28–24 victory over Notre Dame and rise to No. 2 in the AP poll, Utah officials announced a $2,800 tax credit for children conceived while celebrating the Cougars, urging residents to complete all qualifying activity before the next rankings come out.

“We are investing in the 2045 recruiting class,” the governor said, holding up a tiny football jersey. “You can’t build an offensive line through the transfer portal forever.”

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