The Utah Checkdown

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 ab

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 al

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 so

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

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 h

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

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

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

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

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 offen