The Utah Checkdown: Recent Episodes
The Utah Checkdown
Hosts Josh Furlong and Robert Jackson talk all things Utah Athletics, with an emphasis on football and basketball.
Fall camp is underway, and those within the Utah football program are feeling optimistic about where they're at in the first part of camp.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the first week of fall camp and talks about the biggest storylines coming away from Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach. He also breaks down his rare opportunity to follow Scalley around for a day.
He jumps into the early rankings to see where Utah fits, while projecting forward for the season.
And then joining the podcast is Pick Six Preview magazine creator Brett Ciancia to talk about the upcoming season and where the Utes fit in this season in the national landscape.
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Ahead of the 2026 season, we conclude the scheduling series preview with a look at West Virginia.
The Utes closeout the season with a Black Friday night game, with hopes of a Big 12 title berth on the line. Host Josh Furlong breaks down a West Virginia team that looks to build on a losing season, but how much more can Rich Rod get out of his team?
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The Big 12 concluded its media days last week, previewing the upcoming 2026 football season.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the two-day event, including Brett Yormark's introductory comments and conversations with Utah head coach Morgan Scalley and the four players who joined him in Frisco, Texas.
He also continues his scheduling series breakdown with a look at Utah's 11th game of the season, a road contest to TCU. Could it be another title game decider or a game between two teams on the outside looking in for another season.
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Next week is Big 12 media days, and there will be several big storylines for the University of Utah.
Host Josh Furlong previews Big 12 media days and what will be the top storylines for Utah and the conference. He also continues his scheduling series preview with a look at Utah's next opponent Arizona.
Will the Utah-Arizona game be a decider for the Big 12 title game, or just two teams that are on the outside looking in? At the very least, it will be a game against two top teams expected to compete for the Big 12 title and a spot in the playoffs.
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It's been a busy couple weeks, with the NCAA making a change to its eligibility rules and allowing FCS teams to take part in join practices.
Also, Utah signed a new apparel outfitter with Adidas, which will start next year. Host Josh Furlong breaks down why that matters and how it could impact recruiting. He also jumps into recruiting to show how Morgan Scalley is shifting the focus toward more in-state talent.
He wraps up the episode with a scheduling preview of the BYU football team and what that game could mean for the conference title race this season.
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The Brendan Sorsby saga continues as it becomes Texas Tech against the world.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the latest with Sorsby and how it could impact the Big 12 moving forward. The Big 12 will be meeting this week and next to decide a path forward.
He also previews the official visitors for football this weekend, while continuing on the scheduling series with a look at Cincinnati.
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It's already been a busy week for college athletics, with the news about Brendan Sorsby's injunction dominating the news cycle — for good reason.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into a busy week that featured returning players to Utah, a handful of commitments for football and the perilous saga that surrounds Texas Tech and Sorsby for the upcoming season. And it's a saga that is far from over ahead of the season.
Behind the Sorsby news, Furlong continues his schedule series breakdown with a look at Houston, who is a viable contender for a Big 12 title this season. How will Utah's meeting with Houston shape the landscape of the Big 12 this season?
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Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw testified at a Senate committee hearing this week as it discussed a bill to "save" college sports. His testimony was used to help support student-athletes.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Senate hearing and what it all means, as well as provides some additional updates on news from the week — including a look at some commitments for the Utes this week.
He then continues his scheduling series breakdown with a look at Colorado, which is Utah's sixth game of the season. Is this the end for Deion Sanders or will this be the season he turns it around?
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Utah made headlines last week with some of the details coming out about its private equity deal.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the details and addresses where the private equity deal and what it means for Utah. Could this be the first sign of trouble or is it a necessary step to get Utah past the finish line.
He also continues his scheduling series with a look at Utah's fifth game of the season, a home game against Kansas. The Jayhawks come into Rice-Eccles Stadium after a disappointing season, but with a solid core on defense could Kansas provide some trouble for the Utes?
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The Big 12 will host its annual spring meetings this week, with College Football Playoff expansion the biggest talking point for the week's meetings.
Host Josh Furlong gives a quick primer on what will be discussed this week, as well as some updates on other college football matters. He then continues his deep dive into the next two opponents on Utah's schedule for football.
The next two games will prove to be the final touches to what the team hopes could be a special season in Morgan Scalley's first as head coach.
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The betting odds are out for the Big 12, and this time it's a look at the win totals for the conference. At the top is a couple familiar names that should be of interest to the state of Utah.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the latest odds to see where Utah fits in for the season. He also begins his schedule series breakdown, with a look at FCS Idaho and Arkansas.
The Razorbacks have a lot of turnover, and questions, but the game itself presents a lot of challenges for the Utes. Could this be an early loss or is this a defining game to help Morgan Scalley's squad move forward in his first season as head coach?
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The offensive side of the ball will be one of the most intriguing elements of Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach for Utah. And while spring was a success, how will it translate to the fall?
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the offensive side of the ball with a post-spring position breakdown to see who will be the contributors for the 2026 season, and where the success will be seen the most.
He also does a quick look at the women's basketball roster, a look at the TV windows for football games, and gives a little primer on the upcoming official visit season for recruiting.
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The end of spring camp for programs around the country ushers in the beginning of sportsbooks releasing their odds for the upcoming football season.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the first odds that were released for the Big 12 and talks about what it could mean about Utah's chances in the Big 12 title race. He also ranks the Big 12 teams following spring.
He closes out the episode with a post-spring defensive position breakdown to showcase who should be the team's go-to playmakers, as well as those who are competing for more playing time.
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Utah football made history on Thursday as two of its offensive tackles were drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the NFL draft and where all the former Utah players landed and what's at stake for them. He also looks into a shakeup in Morgan Scalley's staff and what it means for the future.
He also jumps into the Texas Tech gambling drama, with star quarterback Brendan Sorsby linked to gambling on games. With his potential departure, it could open up the Big 12 title race for more teams.
Could this make it easier for teams like Utah to get to the Big 12 title game?
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The NFL draft begins Thursday, and two Utah linemen are expected to go in the first round.
Host Josh Furlong previews the upcoming draft and gives a look at who could be drafted and where over the three-day event. He also recaps the men's and women's basketball transfer portal haul and who was brought in for the next season.
He closes out the episode with a recap of football's spring camp and what it could mean for the upcoming season. What was the feeling after camp? Who are the biggest risers? What are the biggest questions remaining for this team? What position provides the most intrigue?
He answers all that and more in the episode.
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The basketball transfer portal opened up this week, with several Utah players on both the men's and women's team placing their names in the portal.
Host Josh Furlong provides an update on who is in the portal and who is coming back to see what the 2026-27 rosters will look like. He also provides some highlights from a media-viewing session of spring football.
He closes out the episode by highlighting one player in each position group who should be talked about more going into fall.
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The longest-running streak in the NCAA has come to an end.
After 49 straight seasons, the Red Rocks failed to advance to nationals for the first time in program history. It was a heartbreaking end to the season for the Red Rocks.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the regional final to understand what happened, and does a deeper look into the program to see how the Red Rocks got here. Is it a situation of something bigger or just some bad luck for the team.
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Utah athletics chose to cancel its spring game this season, instead opting for a Fan Day at the conclusion of spring camp.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the decision by Utah and weighs the options that were available to the football program amid uncertainty in the NCAA. Was it the right decision or a mistake on Utah's part?
He also jumps into spring camp and gives a look into how offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven plans to utilize his quarterbacks and what he envisions for them.
And he closes out the episode with a look at some key highlights and position groups and what it means for the football team.
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Kyle Whittingham made headlines for his offseason shift from Utah to Michigan, but the details surrounding his exit were released on Friday.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the details surrounding Whittingham's exit, including a look at the documents that paint the story of how the university chose Morgan Scalley over its long-time head coach.
He also gives an update on the start of spring camp for football after the media was invited to watch a 2-hour practice on Saturday.
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As March Madness descends upon the country, the Utah men's program will be on the outside looking in for another season, but the women will take part in the WBIT to continue their postseason opportunities.
The Red Rocks also transition to their respective postseason, but did its affiliation with the Big 12 help or hurt the team going into the most important stretch of the season?
Host Josh Furlong breaks down his reasons for why the Red Rocks need a change and how they're hurt most by the move to the Big 12, as well as their approach to the postseason.
And then he finishes the episode with a preview of spring camp, including a look at the stop storylines and names to look out for going into camp.
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The basketball season has mostly come to an end, with the women's team still looking for a postseason opportunity.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Big 12 basketball tournament for both the men's and women's teams, while looking ahead to the 2026-27 rosters.
He also does a check-in on other Utah programs, such as the Red Rocks, who are preparing for postseason competition, as well as baseball and softball.
And he finishing with the last defensive position breakdown ahead of spring camp with a look at the linebackers and secondary.
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The NFL Combine concluded this weekend, with both Utah offensive tackles having a standout performance. So how did each player do and what does it say about their draft stock?
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the combine and what took place, as well as provides an update on the Red Rocks and this week's women's basketball tournament in Kansas City.
He concludes the episode with the next position breakdowns ahead of spring camps with a look at the defensive line.
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The NFL kicked off its combine this week, and five former Utes players will take part in the testing and drills.
Host Josh Furlong takes a brief look at their fit and what this week could mean for each player.
He also takes a look at Utah Athletics finances and discusses why private equity becomes an imperative for the school to remain in the positive.
And then he finishes his position breakdowns with a look at the remaining offensive personnel.
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It's the offseason, so what better way to navigate it than by ranking the incoming Big 12 quarterbacks.
Many are familiar names, while a majority are new to their respective programs in an offseason of change.
Host Josh Furlong tells you who these players are and then attempts to rank them going into spring camps. Who will be the player that breaks through to the top? Who will take a dive?
He also breaks down Utah's quarterback room to see what they have on roster and what it means for the team moving forward as part of position breakdown series.
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It may be the offseason for football, but there's a lot happening at the University of Utah.
Host Josh Furlong provides updates on several elements that affect Utah athletics, including a new plan to renovate the Huntsman Center. Should Utah renovate or would they be better off relocating to a different part of campus.
He also talks about the players who got an NFL Combine invite and what that means to them, while providing an update on Utah's private equity deal. What does it all mean for the athletics department moving forward.
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After Indiana was crowned champion on Monday, every non-blueblood program in the country had hope they could have a similar path to a national championship.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the "Indiana way" to see if that works for Utah and their hopes at a national title. Can Utah actually see a path to a national title like Morgan Scalley said was possible?
He also breaks down the Utah football schedule release and how it shapes up for the Utes, a recap of the AP Top 25 final poll of the season, a final transfer portal recap, and a revisit to some bold takes made before the season.
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Devon Dampier made his decision on his future public Tuesday.
Host Josh Furlong recaps his decision and what it means for Utah going into the 2026 season. He also weighs into the on-going Kyle Whittingham saga that continues to impact Utah.
He concludes with a look at the transfer portal additions for Utah, and how they'll factor into the program for the next season.
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Morgan Scalley was officially introduced as the new head coach of Utah football on Tuesday, and he delivered a passionate vision of the future.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the press conference, the passion from the long-time Utah fan, and what it means for Utah football.
He also provides an update on Devon Dampier and the transfer portal changes.
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From Las Vegas Bowl theatrics to roster turnover, Utah football has been busy over the last few weeks — and Morgan Scalley already has several wins.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the last few weeks that saw Kyle Whittingham move to Michigan, Scalley take over as head coach, Utah win a bowl game, and Utah rebuilds its coaching staff and roster.
It's a lot to cover, but it's an exciting time for Utah football.
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It was a busy week for Utah athletics last week, with multiple historic changes.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down all that took place last week, including Kyle Whittingham stepping down as head coach of the football program and Morgan Scalley taking over as head coach.
He highlights Whittingham's 21-year tenure as head coach and how a decision came about, while looking ahead to Scalley's tenure and what it all means. Who is Scalley and why is he the best fit.
He also talks personnel and what staffing could look like moving forward.
And then there's Utah's deal with a private equity firm that became national news in a first-of-its-kind deal.
There's all that and more on this episode.
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Utah's bowl destination is set, with the Utes traveling to Las Vegas for an exhibition meeting with the Big Ten's Nebraska.
Host Josh Furlong provides a quick glimpse into the New Year's Eve game and how Utah matches up with Nebraska, but does a deeper dive on what Utah's roster priorities are for the 2026 season.
Who are the key players Utah needs to return? What position groups does Utah need to go heavy on in the transfer portal? Can Utah compete moving forward?
He answers all those and more in the latest episode.
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As Utah prepares for an eventual bowl game at the end of the month, the future of the program hangs in the balance.
Host Josh Furlong discusses whether Kyle Whittingham is retiring and what his timeline will be, or if he's coming back for another season. He has a deadline to decide by Friday.
He also talks high school recruiting and who signed with Utah, what a 10-win season means for the program, and a look at the bowl game destinations (and their potential opponents) Utah could be a part of this month.
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Utah had no business winning on Saturday, but in improbable fashion the Utes got it done in the final minutes of the game.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the wild game, and talks about how Utah got it done on a night many believed to be Kyle Whittingham's last at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
What does it all mean for the future? How does it factor into Utah's Big 12 title and College Football Playoff hopes? All those are answered in the podcast.
He also talks recruiting and where Utah stands ahead of signing day, as well as goes over some questions raised about the refs on Saturday.
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Utah continued its season with another blowout win — this time on the road at Baylor.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the most recent game, as well as jumps into the top storylines that came out of the game. Like does Utah have a chance to secure both Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin for the next season?
He also provides an update on Utah's path to a Big 12 championship and what it would take to get there, as well as the tricky spot Utah is in for a playoff bid.
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On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff selection committee did the Big 12 a solid and had three of its teams ranked inside the top 15.
Is it a favorable spot for the conference or just an early nod that will wilt in the coming weeks?
Host Josh Furlong weighs in on the initial rankings and where Utah landed. He attempts to answer the question of whether the Utes can get into the playoffs, if being outside of the Big 12 championship game is their best chance, and where things stand.
He also provides a look at what could be a historic season for the Utes.
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For Utah's goals to remain intact, there's not a lot of room for error in the final four games of the season.
But there's still a a chance for a Big 12 title game appearance for the Utes. So what do those scenarios look like? Host Josh Furlong breaks down Utah's path, while also jumping into a potential QB controversy brewing.
He also breaks down the Utah-Cincinnati game, which has title game implications, to see where both teams can get an edge in Saturday's matchup.
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The name of the game is moving on for Utah football.
But there's still some holdover from the rivalry game, including a little more context into why Kyle Whittingham was so insistent on using analytics on fourth downs.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the nuances of Utah's fourth-down frustrations, as well as looking at the Devon Dampier situation and what his status is moving forward..
He's also joined by Colorado beat writer Brian Howell to preview the upcoming game.
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The rivalry game went sideways for Utah Saturday, leaving more questions than answers for Utah football.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into Saturday's loss to see what went wrong, why the coaches made the decisions they made, and what it all means for the future of the Utes this season and beyond.
Also, he looks into whether Devon Dampier is healthy enough to play on Saturday after being injured against BYU, or if Utah will look to other options.
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One of the biggest games of the season is upon as a ranked BYU welcomes a ranked Utah team to LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the rivalry game to see if either one of these teams has an edge Saturday in what appears to be a dead heat.
He is also joined by BYU beat writer Sean Walker, who gives an inside look at the Cougars and where their focus is going into the game.
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After another blowout win — albeit without the opponent's starting quarterback — it's time to revisit if Utah is a true contender in the Big 12 ... or has the schedule been too kind to the Utes.
Host Josh Furlong recaps Utah's blowout win over Arizona State to help answer the questions about where Utah is as a program, as well as jumping into the stats to give a midway look at the team.
He also gives a brief update on Kyle Whittingham's decision to not discuss BYU this week, creating a stir among the rival fan base.
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The much-awaited night game setting for a Utah football game is coming Saturday.
The game serves as a big test for both Utah and Arizona State in what could have Big 12 title implications.
Host Josh Furlong previews the game with a look at some key storylines, including a deeper dive into the stats to see the nuances between the two teams.
Furlong is also joined by Arizona State beat writer Michelle Gardner to breakdown the Sun Devils' trip to Salt Lake City.
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Off a bye week, Utah football looks to build some momentum after a dominant win in West Virginia.
But the next two weeks, specifically, will test the Utes against ranked opponents. So how is the team looking going into a game against Arizona State?
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the bye week talking points, including a conversation about whether Byrd Ficklin should redshirt and whether he's QB2 for the rest of the season.
He also assesses the team at the midway point of the season to see where things have gone well and where it can improve.
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In a bounce-back performance, Utah football was in complete control on the road against West Virginia.
The offense opened up the passing game, and it meant a world of difference for the team en route to a 48-14 win in Morgantown.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the game, using advanced stats to show how the passing game was a major component into Utah doing what it needs to do to win games each week.
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Coming off its first loss of the season, Utah football now faces a difficult cross-country test against an injury-riddled West Virginia team.
Utah is a 12-point favorite in the road game, but is it a make-or-break scenario for the Utes en route to a season of success?
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the numbers to see where this Utah team can get an edge, while talking about what's at stake for the team going into Morgantown.
He's also joined by West Virginia beat writer Spencer Ripchik to provide an inside look into the Mountaineers program and where they stand with all their injuries.
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The weekend didn't go well for Utah football as Texas Tech came into Rice-Eccles Stadium and silenced Utah's hopes of a strong start to the conference slate.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the weekend games, where he looks at what went wrong, should Utah fans be worried and where to go from here.
He also talks about the Devon Dampier injury that impacted the starting quarterback's ability to play on Saturday and what it could mean for the Utes.
Is Utah on the same path as last season or is it just one loss to what could still be a good season?
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With FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff" setting the stage for a ranked-vs-ranked matchup on Saturday, there's a lot at stake between Utah and Texas Tech when the two battle it out on the field at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Host Josh Furlong previews the matchup, with a deeper dive in the advanced stats of the first three games of the season for both teams, despite relatively weak schedules.
He's later joined by Texas Tech beat writer Don Williams to get a Texas Tech perspective on the game.
Is this game a preview of the Big 12 championship game? Is this the beginning of the end for one of these teams? Does one team have more pressure on them than the other?
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The Utes are 3-0 after a 31-6 win on the road at Wyoming, but is everything good for this Utah team?
Host Josh Furlong recaps (and nitpicks) the Wyoming game to see if Utah is ready for its test in Big 12 play. Is Utah really a Big 12 title contender or have they benefitted from a manageable nonconference schedule?
Also, he looks at Devon Dampier and where he's at to this point in the season, as well as discusses Jason Beck's ability to manipulate defenses to have success on offense.
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The AP voter process came under fire this week after a voter said the system was more for fun and that it wasn't that serious.
Host Josh Furlong, who is the state's AP voter, talks about the voting process and what it takes to rank the top 25 teams each week, while also showcasing the serious nature of the poll.
He's also joined by Wyoming beat writer Cody Tucker to preview the Utah-Wyoming game on Saturday as the final nonconference game of the season.
With Wyoming's familiarity with Jason Beck and Devon Dampier, can the Cowboys defense create a problem for the Utes?
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With two games under Utah's belt, it's clear that the team's offense has been able to score points.
Host Josh Furlong briefly recaps the Cal Poly game and takes a look at Utah's offense under Jason Beck. Utah leads the country in a few offensive stats, which should bode well for the Utes, right?
He also talks a little about Devon Dampier and where he's at as a quarterback, and where the offense needs to go to be effective this season. So far, though, it's a lot of positivity about a team that has seemingly bounced back from a down 2024 season.
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The college football season begins for Utah in two days in an intriguing matchup against former Pac-12 foe UCLA in the Rose Bowl.
Host Josh Furlong is joined by UCLA beat writer Benjamin Royer to take a deep dive on the Bruins. The two discuss the biggest questions about the Bruins and where the game can be won.
Is it simply a battle between quarterbacks Devon Dampier and Nico Iameleava or will there be a bigger X-factor in the game? How much does each team need a Week 1 win after 5-7 seasons.
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It's game week for Utah football, as the team prepares for a road contest at the Rose Bowl against former Pac-12 foe UCLA.
Host Josh Furlong recaps a couple Week Zero games — the two games that had Big 12 teams — and recapped Kyle Whittingham's comments from his weekly presser.
What will be Utah's offensive identity? How confident is the team going into Saturday? Is UCLA a challenge for the Utes?
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Utah football is wrapping up its fall camp this week before shifting to game week on Monday.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the major talking points from camp — depth charts, QB2 identified, defensive tackles progress — and how it will relate to the 2025 season.
He also recaps a town hall meeting that Utah athletic director Mark Harlan held on Saturday about how Utah will handle the House Settlement and what it will mean for the university.
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Host Josh Furlong is joined by Josh Newman and Bryan Brown in a "Hot Takes Draft" episode.
The three give their best hot takes for Utah football and the Big 12, while providing context to help prepare you for the 2025 season.
Some of the takes are scorching, while others are much more reasonable and well within reach. It's an episode you don't want to miss.
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On Saturday, Utah conducted its first scrimmage of fall. And while the coaching staff doesn't have all the answers following the scrimmage, some things are becoming more clear.
Host Josh Furlong gives an update on the latest from camp, including a conversation about where the team stands as a whole, the wide receiver depth and some surprising comments by Kyle Whittingham about the running back depth.
He also breaks down the QB2 race and where it stands, while looking at some key positions on the defensive side of the ball, too.
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Utah opened up its fall camp last week, and the offense has hit the ground running following a strong offseason.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the first week of camp and all the top stories from the first few days of practice.
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham and his offensive and defensive coordinators give their early insight into what they're focusing on and what they're seeing ahead of the season.
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You've endured the long offseason, but now Utah football is back in action ... or at least it will be this week.
Host Josh Furlong takes you through some of the top storylines for fall camp to get you ready for the action. It's a season of redemption for Utah, but can they live up to that pressure to be better?
He also talks preseason watchlist season, recruiting updates ahead of a potential addition, and a tease at his AP Top 25 ballot and where he has Utah.
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Utah football was at Big 12 media days in Frisco, Texas, this week to talk about the upcoming season.
Host Josh Furlong was down in Texas to talk to Kyle Whittingham and the players. He breaks down those conversations and what he learned about the upcoming season.
The biggest takeaway was the newfound vibes of the team.
He also gives an update on Utah's recruiting, which got a bump after one of its committed players was upgraded to a fifth star in the rankings.
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Talking season begins this week when the Big 12 hosts its annual media days in Frisco, Texas.
Host Josh Furlong will be down in Texas and gives his preview of what to look for in the coming days as the college football offseason takes a turn toward the new season.
He'll breakdown what to expect, who is coming, and what the storylines coming out of media days will be for the upcoming season. He also gives his own preseason poll for the upcoming year.
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With 13 committed recruits for the 2026 class, Utah football remains in the hunt for several top-tier talent ahead of the upcoming season.
Host Josh Furlong gives an update on who has recently committed, as well as the players to watch in the coming weeks. He also gives an update on the Jake Retzlaff situation.
He closes out the show with the final iteration of the Utah football schedule breakdown, with a look at Kansas State and Kansas.
Though both teams have some similarities going into the season, how will they be when Utah faces them at the end of the year?
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Utah football concluded official visits over the weekend for the 2026 recruiting class.
The staff loaded up the final weekend with several talented players, including five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo and Lone Peak High twin receivers Jaron and Keenan Pula.
Host Josh Furlong recaps what is known about Utah's final week of official visits, as well as giving an updated look at the commits Utah has received for the class.
He also continues his schedule series breakdown with a look at Cincinnati and Baylor. If Utah is in contention for a Big 12 title, that road trip to Waco, Texas, could prove to be a pivotal and seismic game down the stretch.
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We're back again to preview the two games that will start the back half stretch of Utah football's schedule. It's a rivalry stretch that has a lot of unknowns for the two opponents BYU and Colorado
Host Josh Furlong breaks down these two tough games, which includes a road game against in-state rival BYU and a home bout against a different Colorado team.
With the unknowns surrounding the QB position for both programs, there's a lot of questions going into the season about how good these two schools can be a year after improvement for both teams.
It's a tough stretch that could prove the mettle of Utah's team this season.
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We're back again to preview the next two games on Utah football's schedule, with a road game against West Virginia and a home game against reigning Big 12 champion Arizona State.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down these two challenging games as Utah enters the halfway point of its season. Is a 4-2 record good enough for optimism for the remaining six games?
He also gives an update on Utah's official visits, a brief look at the House settlement and what it means moving forward, as well as a look at what Phil Steele had to say about the Utes for the upcoming season.
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The final game of the nonconference schedule and the first game of Big 12 play will prove to be a pivotal early stretch for Utah football.
Host Josh Furlong returns with the next two games on Utah's schedule, with a road contest at Wyoming and home game against Texas Tech to start the conference slate.
The Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a poor season, while the Red Raiders are going all in on the 2025 season in an effort to win the conference. How Utah performs in these two games will be telling for the rest of the season.
Will Utah have what it takes to upend a Texas Tech squad with arguably the best roster on paper in the conference, or is Utah still a step behind after a dismal 2024 season?
Furlong also gives a brief update on the shifting College Football Playoff landscape, as well as an update on Utah's official visits.
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Utah opens up the season with a game against former Pac-12 foe UCLA on the road to start the 2025 season.
The game has the potential to get a little bit of national attention with Nico Iamaleava as UCLA's starting QB, but do the Bruins have enough to compete this season?
Host Josh Furlong begins his weekly schedule breakdown by looking at the first two games of the season against UCLA and FCS Cal Poly.
Utah and UCLA had very similar seasons, and each will have much to prove in Week 1. But which team is better suited for a potential bounce-back year?
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College football is evolving at a rapid pace, and already there's been too much to follow.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the weeds to explain the recent news about the College Football Playoff structure and what the next steps are.
He also explains the recent talk to bind the schools together in an agreement that could force schools out of their current conference if they don't join.
What does it all mean to the sport's future?
Furlong also gives a brief update on some new players added to the official visit list for Utah football to watch for in the coming month.
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The over/under lines for the Big 12 are out, and it's another season of perceived parity in the conference.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the top eight teams, including Utah, who have the best odds to see where they stand going into the 2025 season.
As it stands, Utah is projected to win 7.5 games, but can the Utes bounce back and get at least eight wins? What about the other top teams in the conference?
Furlong also gives an introductory look at Utah's 2026 recruiting class and the official visits the school will be hosting starting on May 30. Welcome to the busy season of recruiting.
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Back for another week to talk about Utah football and other happenings at the University of Utah
Host Josh Furlong gives an updated look at Kyle Whittingham's contract (as it relates to his future retirement) and also gives a look back at Utah's offensive performance last season to see where they need to improve (Surprise: all of it!).
Furlong breaks down each position group to see who will be the starters, rotation players and depth pieces, and where Utah is most confident.
Can Utah have a bounce-back season on offense, or will a two-year trend move toward three years?
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Utah had a down 2024 season, going 5-7 in a year where the program was picked to win the Big 12 with Cam Rising under center, but are the Utes still the best program in the Big 12?
Special guest John Kurtz makes his case for Utah as the Big 12's best program. He and host Josh Furlong look at Utah and what makes them a strong candidate for that label.
The two talk Utah's status in the Big 12, Cam Rising's medical retirement, what the Big 12 race will look like in 2025 and how the conference can stay afloat amid constant changes in the collegiate space.
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The transfer portal has closed, but Utah men's basketball and football continues to add players for the upcoming season.
Host Josh Furlong gives an update on the portal activity and who Utah has brought in for the 2025 season. He also gives a look back at Utah's defensive performance last season to see where they need to improve.
As part of that, Furlong breaks down each position group to see who will be the starters, rotation players and depth pieces.
Can Utah return to the top on defense with their current roster? Does Utah have the right pieces (and depth) to compete in the Big 12 this season?
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The NFL draft weekend was relatively quiet for players from the University of Utah ... except for tight end Caleb Lohner, who was selected in the seventh round.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the weekend and Lohner's selection to the Denver Broncos, while also talking about a potential comparison to five-time Pro Bowler Jimmy Graham with head coach Sean Payton at the helm.
What did Denver see in Lohner? What could his future be in the NFL?
Furlong also gives an update on the transfer portal and shares a bit of Mason Madsen's podcast that details the end of the season firing of Craig Smith and how the team took the news.
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The spring transfer portal is in full swing, and Utah is attempting to stave off several suitors for some of its top players.
Host Josh Furlong is joined by Josh Newman to talk about tampering and the transfer portal, as well as Utah's opportunity to maybe someday be a part of a Power Two conference.
The two answer questions about whether tampering should be allowed, what changes should be made in the current era and whether any of this should be a concern to college football fans.
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Utah football wrapped up it spring camp on Saturday with its annual 22 Forever Game.
And while the game itself is very vanilla as to not spoil schemes for fall, there's a lot of optimism coming out of the program about what the 2025 season could be for Utah.
Host Josh Furlong is joined today by Bryan Brown to recap the spring game and the overall vibes coming out of camp.
Has Devon Dampier done enough to give fans confidence about the season? Are there areas of concern? How did Utah's approach to this camp help the program moving forward.
They talk all of that and more.
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Utah football is in the home stretch of spring camp.
The team will be concluding its last week of spring football this week, with the annual spring game taking place Saturday.
Host Josh Furlong previews the last week of camp, while looking ahead to the offseason and the transfer portal needs.
Can Devon Dampier be enough for Utah's offense to make a rebound in 2025? What will Utah's offense look like this season? Could this be a special season for the Utes?
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Utah held its first scrimmage of spring on Saturday, and we learned a lot about the team's depth at quarterback.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the latest from spring at the QB position and what it could mean for Utah this fall. Devon Dampier is the clear leader of the group, but what does it look like behind him?
Isaac Wilson is back and hoping for some redemption after an inconsistent first season, but can he reclaim the support needed to see the field?
Wilson is being pushed by true freshman Byrd Ficklin, who is having a great spring. Can he overtake Wilson or where does he fall in the pecking order?
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Spring football is in full swing, and Utah's offense has made continual progress.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the latest media availability with head coach Kyle Whittingham and the players, and gives fans reasons why they should be optimistic about what is coming together on offense.
Utah still has many questions before games are played in fall, but the offense has been the storyline of camp so far.
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It's another newsy week for Utah athletics fans.
Host Josh Furlong starts by breaking down Alex Jensen's contract with Utah and what it could mean for the men's basketball program, as well as what to look for in the coming days as he fills out his staff and builds out his roster.
He also gives his takeaways from the first day of spring football camp observations. The media got to watch for 20 minutes, and there's already some exciting aspects about Utah's offense.
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The University of Utah formally introduced Alex Jensen as the next head coach of the Runnin' Utes Monday.
And while the university hopes to bring back the Rick Majerus era to the program, Jensen is focused on his own future.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the highlights from the press conference and what it will mean for Utah basketball. Is the university trying to create Rick Majerus 2.0? What will be considered success for Jensen?
He talks all that and more before a conversation about spring football and what fans should be focused on as the team begins its 15-day training period.
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Alex Jensen will be formally introduced to the public on Monday in an open press conference for fans to attend.
Can he win the press conference and give Utah fans hope for a new era of men's basketball?
Host Josh Furlong gives an update on the Runnin' Utes and where things are headed, as well as providing a look at the newly announced "College Town Magic" changes to campus for the University of Utah.
As part of that change on campus is a move of the Huntsman Center. Furlong breaks it down to see what this is all about and how it could impact the sports that rely on the Huntsman Center.
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It's March, which means conference basketball tournaments and the ensuing NCAA Tournament experience.
But as Utah experiences the Big 12 Tournament for the first time in Kansas City, host Josh Furlong found himself immersed in a hotly-debated conversation about the location of the conference tournament.
Are you Team Las Vegas or Team Kansas City? Are there advantages to either location?
He also has a brief preview of the Runnin' Utes first game against UCF in the tournament, and what to look forward to beyond that.
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A week after the University of Utah fired men's basketball head coach Craig Smith, the coaching search has circled around one person.
Host Josh Furlong gives an updated on the Utah coaching search and why former Runnin' Utes star Alex Jensen remains the only name for the job. He also breaks down what it could mean for Utah with Jensen at the helm.
Who would Jensen bring on staff? What players would be a priority to keep at Utah.
Additionally, he talks about Utah's final week of the regular season and what the team can do to earn a top-eight seed in the Big 12, while also looking at the women's Big 12 Tournament and Utah's chances.
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It was an opportunity wasted. The Runnin' Utes had two wins over the Kansas schools and had some momentum going into the final stretch of the regular season.
The problem? The Runnin' Utes became their own worst enemies.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down Utah's weekend loss to a bad UCF team and what it means moving forward.
He also breaks down the successes of the Utah women's basketball team as they enter their final week of the regular season, as well as the season-high performance from the Red Rocks.
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This week, leaders from the Big Ten and SEC are laying the groundwork to expanding the College Football Playoffs to 14 or 16 teams.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the plans and what an expansion of the playoff would look like, while also looking as some of the ramifications for teams like Utah.
He also gives an update on a Utah bill that is being reviewed at the state legislature that would allow athletic departments to pay athletes, as well as how this is related to the House settlement.
How will this affect Utah and teams like it, listen in to see how.
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It was a great weekend to be a Utah fan — from Utah women's basketball overwhelming Arizona State on the road to the Runnin' Utes getting an upset win over then-No. 17 Kansas.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the weekend's games and what they could mean for the respective teams going forward. Could there be an improved postseason for both teams?
Josh also talks spring football and a little of what to expect, while also looking at some of Utah's focus for its upcoming recruiting class.
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It's been a busy week for Utah athletics, and it's the women that are consistently in the spotlight.
The women's basketball team continue to pile up wins, with Gianna Kneepkens scoring at a career-best in nearly every game. The Red Rocks also celebrated 50 years of dominance, with Avery Neff coming back from injury to highlight an electric night.
Host Josh Furlong highlights these women and their latest accomplishments, especially a rare feat for the women's basketball team.
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The 2025 season is still months away, but now you can start planning out your weekends in fall.
Host Josh Furlong takes the full episode to breakdown Utah football's 2025 schedule. He takes a look at each game and how it sets up for the Utes, as well as key takeaways.
He also lightly reviews other schools in the Big 12 to see what teams have interesting components to their schedule that may impact Utah or the league as a whole.
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It's January and there's already one prominent figure that has labeled Utah football his favorite to win the Big 12 and be included in the 12-team playoff.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the playoff report to see if there's any merit to the claim, while also giving an update on some of the things happening around the football world.
He also breaks down the most recent NCAA revenue and expenses report that Utah released that shows the athletic department in a $17 million deficit for the last fiscal year.
Is this cause for concern?
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Two former Utah football players were right in the mix of the AFC Championship game, but neither will appear in the Super Bowl after more Mahomes magic.
Host Josh Furlong talks about Dalton Kincaid and Cole Bishop's impact in the NFL, as well as taking a look at the problems facing the Runnin' Utes.
Has Utah embraced mediocrity for men's basketball? Is there hope for change? Does Utah even have the right players to turn things around?
He also takes a look at the women's basketball team and their success, while looking at the wild swings in judging in gymnastics.
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The 2024-25 college football season officially wrapped up this week when Ohio State defeated Notre Dame to claim the national championship. And immediately, the 2025 season Heisman odds were released.
Host Josh Furlong weighs in on the early Heisman odds, which includes new Utah QB Devon Dampier. Is he a legit contender for the award? Should Utah fans embrace this?
He also talks about some preseason expectations for the football team for the upcoming season, as well as a recap and look ahead for the men's and women's basketball teams.
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Utah football held a press conference with Kyle Whittingham, Morgan Scalley and Jason Beck earlier this week, and the trio documented all the happenings that have taken place in the short offseason.
Host Josh Furlong goes through each of the talking points to see the plan Utah football has created for itself. Though early in the process, there's optimism about Utah's future.
Will it all be good enough for a return to success for the football program, or is Utah still a ways off? How will all this translate to the team's culture and progress as a program?
He talks this and more, including a look at why the Runnin' Utes have had recent success, and what a win on Saturday could mean for the program.
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The NCAA is looking at a potential change to its eligibility rule that would allow athletes to have five full seasons, while eliminating the redshirt season.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the change and what it could mean for Utah, particularly in the case of wide receiver Dorian Singer, who has expressed interest in coming back for another season.
He also talks about the contrasting Huntsman Center vibes and how it's been lost on basketball but remains as strong as ever for gymnastics. He also recaps the men's and women's basketball seasons, while giving a look at the Red Rocks ahead of a big quad meet.
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The transfer portal window officially closed Saturday at 11:59 p.m., but Utah lost 21 players to the portal.
While some players were expected, others were poached by other teams, leading to many question about tampering in college athletics.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the transfer portal window and all that took place for the Utes, while looking at the tampering rumors and what it all actually means. Should changes be made?
He also breaks down Utah's roster, while looking at where the Utes could continue to add from the portal.
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The 2024 season has been over for a few weeks now, but the program has been hard at work already in the offseason to prepare for the next year.
Host Josh Furlong provides an update on the two new position coaches Utah hired and what it will mean, as well as giving a look at who Utah lost and gained in the transfer portal over the last week.
He also gives a look at the men's and women's basketball programs and where they are heading into conference play, as well as a look at the Red Rocks, who open up their season on Jan. 3.
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The transfer portal has officially opened, and Utah will take full advantage of it after hitting a reset on offense.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at why Utah is hitting the reset button, who has left Utah, and where Utah can look moving forward to build up the roster ahead of the 2025 season.
He also talks about Kyle Whittingham's return to Utah for another season and what that could mean for Utah and Morgan Scalley.
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The offseason is here for Utah football, which means a whirlwind of change in the coming months.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the end of Utah football's season and where the program goes from here. Will Kyle Whittingham return? What will the roster look like?
He also breaks down the new hire for offensive coordinator and what it could mean for the Utah offense moving forward.
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The Utah football team will honor its seniors on Saturday, with Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe being included in that group.
Host Josh Furlong gives you an inside look at the emotions of what that will mean for the players and coaches, who will honor their fallen teammates. He also takes a look at when Kyle Whittingham will call it a career.
He also recaps the Lynne Roberts leaving to LA Sparks news and what that means to the Utah women's basketball team, as well as a preview of Utah's game against Iowa State.
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Amid a six-game losing streak, Utah football is starting to look to the future. There's still hope for a bowl game, but there's pressing matters on hand.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Colorado game, as well as the pressing matters that Utah needs to address as it prepares for the offseason — including the future of Kyle Whittingham as head coach, the hiring of a new offensive coordinator and more.
He also breaks down some of the changes that will happen in the offseason with the transfer portal, NIL, and how the athletic department will soon be paying players.
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As if losing wasn't enough for Utah, the week after has been filled with more news to make life as a Utes fan tough.
Host Josh Furlong provides an update on all things that have transpired since last week, including Brandon Rose suffering a season-ending injury, and how all this will impact the offseason.
He also gives a preview of a Colorado team that is playing well and features arguably two of the best players in the sport.
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For Utah, a defensive holding call changed the tone of the rivalry game — from a game-winning sack to suddenly a winning field goal by BYU in the waning seconds.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the end of the game and what took place in the final minute of game time, as well as all the fallout that took place after the game.
Though Utah is frustrated by the call, there's likely more Utah could have done in the second half to avoid even having that call be a deciding factor in the game.
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The week is finally here, where BYU and Utah will battle it out on the field in the annual rivalry game — back together in the same conference.
Host Josh Furlong is joined by Bryan Brown to breakdown the rivalry game, while previewing how this game should go. The two look at Utah's keys to success, while highlighting why BYU has been so good this season.
Can Utah win this game? That's the question the two will attempt to answer as you prepare for Saturday's game.
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After a much-needed bye week, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham feels confident in his plan going into the in-state rivalry game with BYU on Saturday.
Host Josh Furlong reacts to Whittingham's decision to keep things quiet on the QB front — who is starting this week? — as well as looking at the team's identity and where everything went wrong.
Can Utah use the bye week to regroup and return to its winning ways, or will the last part of the season fizzle out like the middle part?
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Utah is on its second bye week, and Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham is using that time to determine whether Isaac Wilson should remain the team's starting quarterback, or if backup Brandon Rose should get the nod.
Host Josh Furlong looks at this QB battle ... that is happening again ... and gives his take on the situation using some numbers.
He also breaks down the true freshman experience to compare Isaac Wilson with his true freshman peers around the country — a small group of quarterbacks entrusted with leading their team's offense.
It's a lot of numbers, but it paints the picture Utah is currently facing with its offense.
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A road game against Houston was supposed to help Utah get out of a rut and return to its winning ways. But none of that happened.
Host Josh Furlong recaps Utah's loss to Houston and where it all went wrong on Saturday. It's a team looking for answers, but nobody has been able to get the team out of its rut.
He also debates the decision to bench Isaac Wilson for Brandon Rose, and gives his insight on why that may be a good or bad decision for the team.
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As Utah prepares for a road contest against a bad Houston team, the focus turns to a Utes offense that has failed to produce the last few weeks.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at interim offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian and what he can do to help the offense move the ball. Will the offense get a spark from a change at OC, or will it be more of the same.
He also talks about Utah's defense this season, and what it all can mean on the road against a Houston team that hasn't been all that effective this season. But it's a team that beat TCU, which beat Utah last week.
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Utah's defense held TCU to 13 points, and still the Utes found a way to drop their third straight contest of the season.
As a result, Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig has stepped down and will no longer be the team's play-caller.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the weekend game, what the Ludwig news means for Utah and how the team will move forward with a new play-caller.
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With the news that Cam Rising has sustained another season-ending injury, Utah has turned the full offensive playbook over to freshman Isaac Wilson.
Host Josh Furlong talks about what this permanent shift from Rising to Wilson will look like for the Utes, and what the players and coaches are saying about the change.
He also previews Utah's upcoming game against a TCU team that is potent on offense but has struggled to put it together on both sides of the ball this season.
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After a dreadful night in the desert, Utah football announced that Cam Rising is out "indefinitely" with a lower-leg injury sustained in the Arizona State game.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the situation and how Utah even got in this place to begin with. Though Rising has meant a lot to Utah football, it was time to make the move when he was clearly not 100%
He recaps the Arizona State game and helps provide clarity into the whole night.
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A loss going into a bye week can do one of two things for a team: add fuel to the fire or add despair.
As Utah prepares for its Friday night tilt against Arizona State in Tempe, the general vibe around the Utah football program is an upward trend. But can that translate on the field?
Host Josh Furlong gives an update on the quarterback saga and looks at what the team is saying ahead of the game.
He also breaks down an Arizona State team that is 4-1 and is much improved from last season. It's a Sun Devils team that could give Utah its second loss of the season if the Utes aren't careful.
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After a loss to Arizona and a bye week to settle some frustrations, Utah football is back on a game week as the team prepares for a road tilt against Arizona State.
But the situation surrounding Cam Rising and his health continues to be a mystery. Host Josh Furlong provides an update on where everything is at with the quarterback position.
He also weighs in on whether Utah is at a point where Isaac Wilson simply remains the starting quarterback regardless of Rising's health. Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham touches on the subject.
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After a 4-0 start to the season, Utah football dropped its first game of the season on Saturday to Arizona. It's one of those losses that left everyone frustrated.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the chaos to breakdown what happened in the game and where it was all lost. He shares his thoughts on the Cam Rising situation and how Isaac Wilson has been the target of frustration.
He also goes play by play into the three red zone trips to see what went wrong.
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Utah went into Stillwater, Oklahoma, against a ranked opponent and got a win with a dominant performance by the defense and another strong offensive showing from true freshman Isaac Wilson.
Utah host Josh Furlong breaks down the game after he witnessed first hand Utah's win on the road. He talks about what led to Utah's success and where they're at as a team.
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As Utah prepares for the start of Big 12 play in a pivotal game against Oklahoma State, the status of the team's quarterback remains in the spotlight.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down all the rumors and nuances about the health of the team's starting quarterback, and what it may or may not be doing to the Vegas odds for the game.
He also breaks down the Oklahoma State game, looking at some of the key areas for Utah to focus on when they travel to Stillwater.
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Isaac Wilson got his first career start against in-state opponent Utah State. And though not perfect, the freshman QB showed signs of optimism about his game.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the Utah State game and how Wilson is developing as a quarterback in his first season in college. His progress has Utah optimistic about where the position can be after Cam Rising.
He also looks at the run game and how it performed and where it's headed, as well as what happened with the defensive lapses against an Aggies team that had success in all aspect on offense.
Is it cause for concern or was it a single game occurrence?
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Will he or won't he?
We're back to the question of whether Cam Rising will be available to play against Utah State this weekend. After suffering a throwing hand injury, the starting quarterback is doubtful to play against the Aggies.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the situation and gives some insight on what he's heard about who will be under center. He also looks at the quarterbacks behind Rising to see what options are available.
He then takes you on a look of the Utah State football program to see where the game can be won for Utah.
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After a thrilling first start to the game Saturday, Utah's whole approach "deflated" when Cam Rising suffered an injury that took him out of the game.
Utah went into preservation mode in the second half, and looked to grind out a win over Baylor without exposing themselves too much.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Baylor game and hits on some of the conversation surrounding Cam Rising and Isaac Wilson. Is the sky falling or is this a temporary setback to the season?
Also, he talks about how Utah's drop in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings should be viewed now in the lens of a 12-team College Football Playoff.
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Utah started off the season with a shutout victory over Southern Utah, but the season begins in earnest on Saturday when the Utes welcome the Baylor Bears to town.
Host Josh Furlong recaps Utah's win over Southern Utah — looking at some of the main takeaways from the game — and then previews Saturday's nonconference game against conference opponent Baylor.
He's joined by Baylor beat writer Zach Smith, who provides an inside look at the Bears and how they're approaching this game.
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The offseason is officially over; Utah football will finally be played this week.
Host Josh Furlong welcomes special guest Brett Ciancia from Pick Six Previews magazine to breakdown Utah is seen from a national perspective, as well as what he's most excited about with the Utes.
Ahead of Thursday night's game against Southern Utah, Josh takes a look at some of the surprising moves on the two-deep depth chart that was recently released. He also breaks down the excitement of the offense, and what it all rests on.
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As Utah wraps up fall camp, the attention now turns to in-season mode, where the Utes prepare to welcome Southern Utah to town in just over a week.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at some of the storylines coming out of camp and what it'll mean for the 2024 season.
He also looks at some expectations for Cam Rising and the offense. Can Utah have a 1,000-yard receiver, and can Rising get to numbers only a select few have obtained while at Utah?
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Utah held its first scrimmage of fall camp last week, helping the coaching staff make important depth chart decisions.
At the top of that was the QB2 job, in which freshman Isaac Wilson was named Cam Rising's backup for the 2024 season. Host Josh Furlong shares how the decision was made, what Wilson has done to win the job, and what it means for the team.
He also breaks down a few other key positions on the field and gives an update on how they look heading into the final stretch of fall camp.
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Utah's fall camp has hit the second week, and there's starting to be a little separation at some of the positions.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the QB2 battle and where it stands today going into Utah's first scrimmage of the season, as well as highlighting some of the players being talked about by the coaches.
He also takes a look at the Top 25 rankings and how that could impact the postseason.
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The University of Utah opened up fall camp on Monday, marking the start of the 2024 football season.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the first couple days of fall camp and what the players and coaches are hoping to accomplish in the four weeks of camp.
What's the QB2 situation look like? Who had a great summer? What players are getting some early attention?
Josh is also joined by former University of Utah wide receiver great Kenneth Scott to talk about the expectations of the wide receivers at Utah, as well as his lofty expectations for the Utes this season.
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On Sunday, Utah football players report to fall camp, where they'll begin a four-week ramp up to the 2024 season. The season is here!
Host Josh Furlong talks fall camp storylines, the proposed changes in the NCAA for scholarships and a continued breakdown of Utah's schedule.
He concludes a breakdown of the schedule with Iowa State and UCF — two teams that should be in the conversation for a Big 12 title, but with different approaches to getting there.
But how these games look at the end of the season will be completely different to that of the preseason. Could these be obstacles in Utah's path to a conference championship and playoff contention?
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Fall camp will be here in less than two weeks for Utah football, and with it comes a number of questions. But in the interim, fans are flocking to EA Sports' CFB 25.
Host Josh Furlong recaps some of the news items that have happened over the last week, while resuming a breakdown of Utah's 2024 schedule, with a look at rival BYU and Colorado.
One is a true rival, the other is forced — but both provide an emotional game late in the schedule.
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The Big 12 hosted its annual media days in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium this week, where Utah was picked to win the conference in their first season.
Host Josh Furlong touches on some of the highlights from media days, including Kyle Whittingham's take on being the top team and his retirement plan, as well as Cam Rising taking aim at BYU.
He also looks at some of the position groups and the conversations surrounding them, as well as some other storylines from media days.
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As Utah prepares for its move to the Big 12 — a move that officially doesn't take place until Aug. 2 — the university made clear its future plans for football on Monday.
Defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley was named head coach in waiting and will take over once Kyle Whittingham retires — a date that remains unknown.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the future plans, why it was announced now, what things could look like with Scalley and what to watch for in the coming months.
He also breaks down what will take place next week at Big 12 media days in Las Vegas, and looks at some of the storylines to pay attention to in Utah's first season in the conference.
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Utah wrapped up its official recruiting visits, with a total of 11 athletes committed for the 2025 recruiting class and more still to come.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at who has committed to Utah already, while previewing some of the names to watch for in the coming days as these athletes prepare for their senior season of high school.
Josh continues down the Utah schedule to do a deeper dive on two Texas opponents — one of which that is very familiar to Utah.
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Utah's June continues to be busy with several potential recruits in town for official visits, with one weekend to go.
Host Josh Furlong talks about the busy weekend Utah just had, which included several blue chip recruits, as well as what's to come. Already, Utah has seen success from these visits with a handful of commitments.
Josh continues down the Utah schedule to do a deeper dive on familiar opponents Arizona and Arizona State. Now in the thick of the schedule, these games could add to Utah's wins, or spell trouble.
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Utah is fully immersed in hosting several potential recruits for official visits in June, and recently the Utes secured its fourth commitment after a visit. It remains a busy month for the program.
Outside of the massive recruiting efforts, Phil Steele released his preseason magazine, where he had good things to say about Utah. Host Josh Furlong breaks down some of what he wrote about the Utes and their upcoming season.
Josh moves down the Utah schedule to do a deeper dive on back-to-back road games against Utah State and Oklahoma State. The two games have the potential to set the tone for the season.
Will this be Utah making a statement in their new conference or Oklahoma State showing the Utes the way of the Big 12?
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Game times for Utah's nonconference games, as well as two Friday night games, were released last week, giving fans a glimpse into what the season schedule will look like in the first year of the Big 12.
Host Josh Furlong takes a quick look at these games and what it means for the Utes this season. Will there be more afternoon games or will Utah get some night games this year?
He also begins a deeper dive into the schedule by breaking down Utah's first two opponents of the season: Southern Utah and Baylor.
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Utah football is inside the 100-day window before games are played again, but the offseason remains in full force.
Host Josh Furlong goes over some of the typical offseason stuff, like grading the Big 12 transfers, as well as what the win totals for each program are for the season.
He also talks about how June will be a busy month for Utah in the recruiting front and breaks down some top names taking official visits to Utah.
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The spring season concluded over the weekend with the annual 22 Forever Game at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Cam Rising was back in action, and fans also got to see Brandon Rose and Isaac Wilson battle it out on the field.
Host Josh Furlong is joined by 247Sports' Steve Bartle to recap the spring game, and to talk about the highs and lows of camp, and what Utah should be looking for in the upcoming transfer portal session.
Bartle also breaks down what the summer will look like for Utah recruiting as it gears up for the 2025 class.
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The college basketball season ended for the Utah women Monday in a second-round loss in the NCAA Tournament to Gonzaga. The Bulldogs were on fire, and the Utes had no answer to cool them down.
As part of the NCAA Tournament experience, though, the team had a troubling situation in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where racial epithets were directed toward the team. The host breaks down what happened and how the team is moving forward.
The host also takes a look at the NIT quarterfinal for the men's basketball team and what's ahead, as well as a brief look-in at spring football and what the team is focused on midway through camp.
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There was a game played Saturday on the road, but Utah fans would rather talk about something else.
Fortunately for Utes fans, starting quarterback Cam Rising announced Sunday his return to the program for "one more year."
The hosts take a look at his announcement and what type of ripple effect will result based on his return. Will it bring back several players? How will it impact recruiting? What about the transfer portal?
The hosts also talk about Saturday being the last game of the Pac-12 era, as well as some of our favorite Thanksgiving treats.
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Coming off a close loss to Washington, Utah now turns its attention to a final road game against a tough Arizona team still in contention for a Pac-12 title.
Is Utah in risk of an emotional letdown? Or does Kyle Whittingham have his team ready to leave the desert with a victory? The hosts take a look at the Arizona game to see the potential pitfalls.
They also recap the race to the Pac-12 title game — one in which Utah still technically remains a part of — a look at the transfer portal, and what the season could look like the last couple games (including a bowl game).
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Utah is officially out of contention in the Pac-12 title game race — the first in five full seasons — following a close loss to No. 5 Washington on the road.
The hosts take a look back at the weekend — including key Pac-12 games and the TV ratings Utah has gotten this season — to see where Utah went wrong.
The game itself was a tale of two halves, but Kyle Whittingham said he doesn't know where it went wrong. The hosts breakdown why Whittingham believes that, what the players are saying, and what it means going forward.
And if you stay to the end, the hosts make a bit of a guess at what the future looks like for Utah's roster.
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Is Utah truly a contender for a three-peat in the Pac-12?
That and many other questions will be answered Saturday as the Utes travel to Seattle to battle it out for the last time with Washington before the two part ways next season.
The hosts jump into the upcoming game and break down how the game could be won for Utah — or can they team even get a win? They answer that and more as they look into Washington's high-powered offense and less-than-stellar defense.
The hosts also chat a little basketball as the women's team enters a difficult stretch of the young schedule. They also give an injury update to some of Lynne Roberts' players.
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It was the wrong week for Arizona State to play Utah after its humiliating loss to Oregon the week prior at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Utah took out its frustration in a 52-point win over Arizona State and showcased an offense that hasn't been seen much for the 2023 season. The hosts recap the big games in Pac-12 play, as well as give their thoughts on how Utah won the game.
Is the offense in better hands now with Andy Ludwig opening up the playbook and Bryson Barnes looking more comfortable under center?
The hosts also give their thoughts on the season-opening wins for the men's and women's basketball teams.
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The Big 12 released a scheduling matrix for the 2024-27 seasons, giving Utah football a look its future opponents in a new era for the program.
The hosts jump into the schedule and take a look at what the Big 12 will be life for Utah, including a look at who the toughest opponents Utah will face on the road. Is the schedule favorable for the Utes in their first season in the Big 12?
Then the hosts look at the upcoming Arizona State game and what Utah is saying going into the game.
The 2023 season has not concluded yet, but the future of Utah
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Utah's 18-game winning streak at Rice-Eccles Stadium has come to an end after Oregon showed no mercy and handily beat the home team on a day when ESPN College GameDay made its appearance in Salt Lake City.
The hosts take a look back at the game and where it all went wrong for Utah, as well as a brief recap of the Pac-12, Halloween and anything else that was on their mind about the game.
They also discuss whether there's merit to move redshirt freshman quarterback Brandon Rose off the sideline and onto the field for meaningful minutes over the last four games of the season.
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Everything still remains on the table for Utah as it returns home to Rice-Eccles Stadium to take on eighth-ranked Oregon in another entertaining matchup.
The hosts are joined by John Canzano to discuss Saturday's matchup, College GameDay coming to town, the end of the Pac-12 era, and other random musings about college football.
The hosts take a look at whether this is a game Utah can win or if Oregon is too good to leave Salt Lake City without a win. Can Utah slow down and put pressure on Bo Nix?
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The location doesn't seem to matter anymore to the University of Utah football program. Utah has USC's number.
After another instant classic between the two former South Division teams, the hosts breakdown how Utah was able to come out on top again against a USC team that was picked to win the conference in the preseason.
The hosts take a look at the Bryson Barnes situation and what has allowed him to be successful as the team's starter, as well as a look at the dynamic play of two-way start Sione Vaki.
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Saturday is the last iteration of the USC-Utah matchup, which always had a rivalry-like feel for more than a decade.
The hosts bring on USC beat writer Luca Evans of the Orange County Register to preview the game. He talks about the Trojans' focus coming into Saturday after a loss to Notre Dame.
Evans talks about Utah serving as a measuring stick to the future of USC's season and what it will mean as the program moves to the Big Ten.
The hosts then breakdown the USC game and what areas Utah needs to focus on to come out of Los Angeles with its fourth straight win. Can Utah handle Caleb Williams? Is Utah equipped to beat USC on the road?
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Utah did what it was supposed to in a get-right game Saturday against the California Golden Bears. And while there is still more to see, Utah's offense was noticeably different.
But first, the hosts talk about medical redshirts and whether Cam Rising and Brant Kuithe should use them. Is Kyle Whittingham on board with it? Will we see either on the field this year?
Saturday was also a breakout game for safety Sione Vaki on the offensive side of the ball. The hosts talk about what to expect about Vaki's role on offense and whether it will continue as the season goes on.
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Coming off a bye week, there was only one topic of discussion surrounding the University of Utah football program, and that was, and has been, the return of quarterback Cam Rising.
When is Rising coming back? Is he coming back? What is happening?
The saga surrounding Rising's health took another turn this week when The Athletic talked to the quarterback's doctor to get understand what is needed for Rising's return to the game.
The hosts talk about where Utah is at with everything and whether everyone was duped into believing Rising would return earlier than expected. Was the messaging off the whole time?
And as Utah returns to action Saturday, the hosts look at what can be done to give everyone confidence about this team moving forward.
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It may be the middle of the football season, but basketball season is just beginning as teams opened up their practices officially last week.
On today's episode, the hosts talk to Utah women's basketball coach Lynne Roberts as she previews the upcoming season and talks about the expectations placed upon her program a year after sharing the Pac-12 regular season championship.
The hosts then go in depth about Cam Rising's recent candid interview with ESPN 700's Bill Riley as he talked about the severity of his knee injury. What does it mea for Utah moving forward?
They also briefly discuss the Crimson Collective's new NIL opportunity that provided leased Ram 1500 trucks to all the football players on scholarship. Did Utah make a good move?
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The first loss of the season is always the hardest. After a 4-0 start to the season, Utah left Corvallis, Oregon, with a 21-7 loss and many questions left to be answered. In this week's recap episode, the hosts take a look at the Oregon State game to figure out where Utah went wrong (cough, cough: the offense). Is this a sign of things to come for the season, or just a bad one-game sample? The hosts also take a look at where the bye week can help Utah, what the recruiting process looks like for Utah, and a brief discussion on Utah's change to day games recently. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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Friday night games in conference play are as unpredictable as can be in the era of #Pac12AfterDark. But can Utah stay undefeated in a road test against Oregon State? The hosts are joined by The Oregonian's Nick Daschel, who covers Oregon State, to preview the Friday night game. He gives his take on the Beavers and whether they're equipped to beat the Utes with DJ Uiagalelei under center. The hosts also breakdown Utah's game plan and what the team can do to open up an offense that was lackluster against UCLA — #LetNateCook. Will Utah open up the playbook on offense, or does the team grind it out for another week? Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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At 4-0 on the season, Utah has everything in front of it, but frustrations abound. In the latest episode, the hosts recap the UCLA game and what the biggest takeaways are from the game? Is it time to worry about Utah's offense? Is the offensive play-calling by design? Will the offense be better when/if Cam Rising returns on the field? The hosts also take a look at Utah's elite defense and what it was able to do against a good UCLA team. Is the defense championship caliber or is it too early to tell? Oh, and basketball season has begun, so the hosts briefly talk about the men's and women's return to the court. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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Utah opens up conference play with a Saturday afternoon showdown against a ranked UCLA team at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The hosts are joined by the Pac-12 Hotline's Jon Wilner as they discuss the major storylines with the season shifting to conference play for potentially the last time. Wilner breaks down the teams, the Prime effect, and what UCLA could be this season. The major issue at hand, though, is that of the health of quarterback Cam Rising. Is the two-time defending champion quarterback making his first start Saturday. The hosts break it down and look at the evolution of backup quarterback Nate Johnson. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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With a 2-0 start to the season, Utah is one of only two teams in the country with both of its wins over Power Five competition, and the Utes have done it without several key players still in the lineup. The hosts look back at Utah's win and some of the biggest takeaways from a come-from-behind win, which include a new backup QB being named and running back Micah Bernard lost for the season. They also give a quick look at the injuries that dot Utah's roster and who could see the field soon. The hosts also discuss the future of FCS scheduling and what Kyle Whittingham believes will be what takes place. The hosts have some answers of their own. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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The first game of the season is in the books, and Utah is off to a 1-0 to start. But the first road test of the season is on deck in a matchup against a future conference foe in Baylor. To help breakdown the upcoming game, the hosts are joined by CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah. Baylor will be without starting quarterback Blake Shapen and will need to improve its defense as it prepares for Utah. Jeyarajah gives a look at how the Bears will look to rebound after a Week 1 loss to Texas State. The hosts also take a look back at what did and did not work against Florida, and what to focus on as the team travels to Waco, Texas. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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Game week has arrived as Utah prepares to welcome Florida to Rice-Eccles Stadium Thursday night. It's the first-ever SEC opponent to play at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the first time in 32 years Florida has left its state for a nonconference game. But the biggest question waiting to be answered is that of who will be starting at quarterback for Utah. The hosts give an update into what Utah will do at quarterback with Cam Rising not expected to play. The hosts also break down Utah's season-opening depth chart — who are the standouts and surprises — as well as a look into how the game will be won or lost for the Utes. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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Utah is in the final stretch of the offseason. In a week's time, the Utes will welcome the Florida Gators to Rice-Eccles Stadium on a Thursday night matchup to open up to the 2023 season. Joining the podcast to preview the Florida Gators is On3 senior writer Nick de la Torre. He breaks down the 2023 Gators and their expectations coming into Utah, as well as some talk about Graham Mertz at QB, injuries, and the players to watch. The hosts then give an update on Utah's ever-evolving quarterback situation, as well as a preview to what Utah's initial depth chart will look like going into the Florida game. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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With two weeks to go before Utah opens up the season at home against Florida, the quarterback situation hasn't gotten any clearer. If anything, it's only seen more drama. The hosts talk about an injury that took Brandon Rose, at least for some time, out of contention for QB2, as well what Utah's options are at the position should Cam Rising not be cleared for the season opener. Should Utah switch up its offense scheme depending on who is at QB? How is the running back room shaping up, and should they carry a larger load for the offense? The hosts also look at how Craig Smith found out about Utah's move to the Big 12, what it means to the program, and if they're in a good position for the transition. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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After a wild 24 hours last weekend, Utah Athletics is officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, starting in the 2024 season. The hosts breakdown how it went down, what Utah says about it, as well as what fans can look forward to in a new conference. The move will have implications on the future of Utah Athletics, but Kyle Whittingham is focused solely on the Florida Gators as well as settling his depth chart. The hosts give an update on the QB situation and when a backup needs to be named. The hosts also give an update from Week 2 of camp and look at other positions on the team that could have an impact on the field this year. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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A week after Colorado defected for the Big 12, the latest round of conference realignment may be happening as Arizona, Arizona State and Utah are rumored to be the next to leave to the Big 12. This comes on the heels of the Big Ten beginning "exploratory discussions" about the possibility of expansion, which could bring at least Oregon and Washington into the fold under a reduced share capacity. The hosts break down the latest rumblings around college football and look into Utah's state in this world. Oh, and there's football to talk about, too. Utah has several practices under its belt as part of fall camp, and the hosts breakdown what they've learned and look ahead to Week 2. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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Just days after the Pac-12 held its annual media day event in Las Vegas, the University of Colorado looks to move back to the Big 12, immediately sending shockwaves into the college football landscape. The hosts talk about what led up to Colorado's decision, how it will impact the longevity (if there is one) of the Pac-12, and Utah's potential future. Is this good for Utah? Can Colorado be replaced in the conference? The hosts also recap a bit of media day before looking ahead to Utah opening up its fall camp for the 2023 season next week. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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The narrative was already written: USC would represent the Pac-12 in the College Football Playoff ahead of the Pac-12 championship game. But someone forgot to tell the defending conference champs, Utah, that the Trojans were the team to take the Pac-12 to the playoff. Utah erased a 17-3 USC lead, reeled off 24 straight unanswered points and claimed back-to-back Pac-12 championships to set up another Rose Bowl appearance for the program. Host Josh Furlong is joined with Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis to talk about the championship game and how the team never felt like they were going to lose the game. He also offers his perspective on the Rose Bowl against Penn State, a team he was heavily considering when he was recruited. The two also talk about the transfer portal, NIL and how it all shapes the life of a college athlete and the decisions they make. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on Twitter @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com.
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Utah needed everything to go its way last weekend to return to its fourth Pac-12 championship game in five seasons. And despite the odds stacked against the Utes, they're back in Las Vegas. The hosts are joined by University of Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis in another edition of the podcast. He shares his thoughts on the crazy weekend and how Utah found out it was back in the title game. Enis also talks about how he's one of a handful of players on the team that have been to all four Pac-12 championship games for Utah and what it means to him.
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Utah had three late chances to beat Oregon on the road in a pivotal Pac-12 matchup, but the team's offense was "out of sync" throughout the game and the Ducks held on for a 20-17 win. The hosts are joined today by University of Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis, who breaks down the game and the problems Utah faced in its effort to get a win. They talk about the team's expectations and how the loss changes the season, as well as how the team handles a difficult loss. Utah still has an outside shot to make the Pac-12 title game, but it only happens if Utah can shake off the road loss and closeout the regular season with a win on the road against a one-win Colorado team.
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Utah closed out its home season at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday night with 42-7 win over Stanford — a perfect 6-0 at home on the season and an unbeaten streak over the last two seasons. The hosts are joined by Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis, who breaks down the Stanford game and the emotions of his last time playing in Rice-Eccles Stadium, as well as his early look on a good Oregon team that lost over the weekend to Washington. It will be Enis' first and last trip to Autzen Stadium, where a hostile crowd awaits in a pivotal game that will help decide the Pac-12 championship game. How is Utah preparing for this big game, Enis and the hosts share in the podcast. Also, be treated to some hot takes about Elon Musk and a brief look at Utah's men's and women's basketball teams.
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Utah got a convincing win against an improving Arizona team, and yet the team still fell back in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings — all while battling injuries. The hosts are joined, once again, by wide receiver Solomon Enis to break down Utah's win over Arizona, the worst weather elements to play through, what senior night looks like, and how Utah keeps its Pac-12 championship aspirations alive. There's also a look at life after college football and how that process plays out for athletes at the end of their career who may or may not have NFL opportunities. And then the hosts give a brief look at the men's basketball season and what to look for in Craig Smith's second season as head coach as the team opens up the regular season Monday night.
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With the last-minute surprise of starting quarterback Cam Rising ruled out of the road game against Washington State due to injury, Utah used a full team effort to get a win on the road. The hosts were joined by wide receiver Solomon Enis to talk about the win and how it was to learn about Rising not playing. The three break down the game and all that went into a Utah win, the upcoming Arizona game, as well as a little bit of talk of Halloween.
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The University of Utah had its bye week after an emotional win at home against USC. So what did the week look like for the team and how are they getting ready for a road game against Washington State? The hosts were joined by Solomon Enis to break it all down. But first, they settled the always necessary chicken wings vs. chicken tenders debate. Is there a right answer? They take a look at the state of the program and where the team can go in their final five games of the regular season. And then there's the situation of the other local teams in the state.
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Facing a high-powered USC offense that seemingly scored at will, Utah faced a 14-0 deficit at home before pulling off a 43-42 win over the Trojans to keep their conference title chances alive. The hosts were joined by Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis, who gave his insight from the game, what it means for the program going forward and how honoring their fallen teammates was a big factor in the win. They also talked about the career nights for both quarterback Cameron Rising and tight end Dalton Kincaid, and what it took to come away with a win.
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Utah suffered its first loss of conference play Saturday against a better UCLA program that had its way against the once higher-ranked team.
The hosts take a look at what went wrong Saturday and how Utah got to be in the position they're in six weeks into the season. They also talk about how Utah can turn things around in a tough game at home against No. 7 USC.
Is this a must-win game for the Utes?
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Has Utah finally hit its stride and playing some of the best football it can play up to this point in the season? The hosts are joined by Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis to get his take on where the team is at after five weeks of action.
The trio breaks down Utah's decisive win over Oregon State and all that went well and didn't in the game as the team looks ahead to a road trip to the Rose Bowl to take on an undefeated UCLA team.
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Utah welcomes in Oregon State to Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday in what is expected to be the toughest test of the season since a Week 1 loss to Florida. The hosts are joined by The Oregonian's Nick Daschel, the beat writer for Oregon State, as he breaks down the game Saturday and how he sees it being a defensive slugfest between two good teams.
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It was a trip to the desert to open up Pac-12 play for Utah. And while it was great for Solomon Enis to come home, it was even better that the Utes started off conference play with a win.
It was a game that gave us better insight on the football program and where they can go moving forward. There were some obvious takeaways from the game that the host talk about, like a smothering defense and an offense that needs more production in the red zone.
The hosts also look into the season-ending injury to Brant Kuithe and what that means to Utah's offense, as well as what Ja'Quinden Jackson moving over to running back means to him and the team.
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Utah opens up conference play on the road in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday against an Arizona State team that is coming off a bad loss to Eastern Michigan and is in flux after head coach Herm Edwards was fired on Sunday.
We sat down with Arizona writer Doug Haller from The Athletic to get his take on all that's happened this week since Edwards was fired, as well as what he believes will happen this Saturday.
We also preview some other games of relevance this week around the country as Week 4 gets ready to kickoff.
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Utah wrapped up its nonconference slate with a 35-7 win over San Diego State on Saturday. As the season shifts to conference play, Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis joins The Utah Checkdown podcast to recap the win.
Enis also gives some insight into the program, what it's like to be a football player, as well as what he does off the field when he gets a chance. With the receivers having a breakout moment against the Aztecs, Enis celebrates the success his position group had while recognizing that there's more to the offense that makes it work.
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Throughout fall camp there was talk from the Utah coaching staff about the need to involve wide receivers more in the offensive game plan. But in two weeks of play there hasn't been much action there.
Is it time to worry or should Utah just embrace what it has?
The hosts recap Utah's 73-7 win over Southern Utah and what can be learned from an FCS game. They also briefly recap some of the biggest games of Week 2. Should Alabama be worried? Can Texas A&M or Notre Dame recover?
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Ahead of the opening week of college football, the powers that be agreed to an expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams. The hosts break down the new playoff model and how it can be advantageous to Utah and the Pac-12.
Could the expansion to 12 teams also mean a slowdown in conference realignment, and is there an advantage to staying put?
Also, the hosts review what the Utes need to do in their home opener against an FCS team to show fans some progress.
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Utah suffered a 3-point loss at The Swamp over the weekend. And while it was a heartbreaking loss, it's not a sign the sky is falling.
There are obvious areas to celebrate in the loss, but there's also some areas that could pose problems for the Utes moving forward. The hosts break down the game and what a loss means to the season.
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The college football season for Utah is about to begin, with a tough opening matchup in SEC country against the Florida Gators in The Swamp. We breakdown the players to watch in this game as well as some predictions for Saturday.
We were also joined by Florida reporter Kevin Brockway from the Gainesville Sun, who gave his insight on what Utah should expect to see with a Florida team with a new head coach. To jump ahead to the interview, go to the 33-minute mark.
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On Monday, Kyle Whittingham released his two-deep depth chart ahead of the Florida game. We break down several position groups and what it could mean for Utah this season.
Also, we tease to some cool things we're doing on KSL.com to enhance your college football experience this season.
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Fall camp has wrapped up and the Utah football program has entered season mode. We address some of the lingering questions we have about the team before the season starts.
The Big Ten signed it's media deal last week, and there's good and bad news for the Pac-12. We look into how it might impact the Pac-12 and the Utes moving forward.
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The AP Top 25 is out and Utah received its highest-ever ranking. Can Utah make a splash in the Florida game, even as a 2.5-point favorite in The Swamp, and be a true College Football Playoff contender?
Utah finished up its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday, and the coaching staff has given a little more intel on its two-deep going into the season.
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Utah checked in at No. 8 in the preseason USA Today Coaches Poll. Is it too high, too low, or just about right? The hosts discuss what this means for the team coming into the 2022 season.
Also, we look at some key position battles in fall camp and what the latest news about ESPN dropping out of the Big Ten media rights discussions means for the Pac-12.
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The University of Utah kicked off its fall camp Wednesday, and the storyline is that Cam Rising is fully healthy and better than ever. What does that mean for the Utes this season?
Kyle Whittingham believes that if a certain area of the offense can click, it's time to watch out for the Utes. Hear what that is and what that does for the team moving forward.
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Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff addressed the public for the first time since UCLA and USC left for the Big Ten. We dive into what he said about conference realignment as we recap the Pac-12 media day.
We also jump into some storylines to watch for as Utah opens up fall camp this week. Is Utah a true contender?
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As conference realignment talk dominates the offseason, the natural next step is to look into the state of the Pac-12 and Utah's membership in the conference. Where will the Utes play in the next 3-5 years? Is it time to worry?
Oh, and college football is coming up soon, so it's time to look at the 2022 season and what the future holds for the Utes. Can the Utes replicate the success it had in 2021 or will the preseason expectations be too much for the team?
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