Locked On Utes - Daily Podcast On Utah Utes

Utah Utes football shakes up roster with game-changing position switches. Will these moves propel them to Big 12 dominance? JT Wistrcill and Athlons sports Kevin Borba dissect Utah's strategic shifts, including Otto Tia's transition to tight end and Nate Johnson's versatile offensive role. The duo breaks down Big 12 preseason rankings, debating Texas Tech's potential and analyzing Colorado's outlo...

Big 12 shakeup: BYU QB Jake Retzlaff exits, Texas State joins PAC-12. Is college football's landscape shifting dramatically? Host Drake Toll and the squad analyze Retzlaff's departure from BYU Football and its impact on the Cougars' upcoming season. The team dissects Texas State's surprising move to the PAC-12, exploring potential recruiting battles and conference realignment strategies. Discussio...

Kyle Whittingham and Utah Football landed the top-rated JUCO tight end. Is Utah's 2026 class shaping up for success? J.T. Wistrcill and ESPN 700's Porter Larson break down Utah's impressive recruitment of Josiah Jefferson, the fourth-ranked JUCO player in the 2026 rankings. The discussion covers Utah's tight end depth, upcoming Big 12 media day, and Kyle Whittingham's potential retirement timeline...

Kyle Whittingham and Utah Football have landed 4-star OL Kelvin Obot. Is this the start of a recruiting surge for the Utes? J.T. Wistrcill breaks down the massive commitment of Obot, a 6'5" 265-pound lineman ranked inside the top 10 offensive tackles in 2026. The discussion covers Utah's victories over Michigan and Oregon in securing Obot, as well as predictions for landing 4-star WR Jaren Pula an...

All the Jake Retzlaff news has shaken up Utah Football. JT Wistrcill breaks down the latest and if a Big 12 title run is on the horizon. JT Wistrcill breaks down the Utah Utes decision to pass on Jake Retzlaff, highlighting Devon Dampier's potential and the team's strategic vision. The discussion covers Utah's impressive rise to "New Blood" status, back-to-back Pac-12 titles, and Kyle Whittingham'...

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff's unexpected transfer and its potential effect on the upcoming Utah-BYU matchup. Is Rice-Eccles Stadium the toughest venue in the Big 12? J.T. Wistrcill breaks down the Utah Utes impressive home-field advantage, analyzing historical win-loss records and the impact of altitude on visiting teams. The discussion examines the Big 12's decision to discontinue preseason med...

Is an Undefeated season on the horizon for Kyle Whittingham and Utah Football? J.T. Wistrcill breaks down the Utah Utes' potential for a perfect regular season in the Big 12. The discussion covers Utah's favorable schedule, including key matchups against UCLA, Texas Tech, and the final stretch against Baylor, Kansas State, and Kansas. Wistrcill examines factors that could lead to a disappointing s...

BYU Cougars Football lands 5-star QB sensation Ryder Lyons. Is this the game-changer that propels BYU to Big 12 dominance? Dive into the seismic impact of Lyons' commitment on BYU's football program and the Big 12 landscape. Hosts break down the significance of this rare 5-star recruit for the Cougars, exploring how it stacks up against rival Utah's recruiting efforts. The conversation tackles BYU...

BYU Cougars stun college football world and Utah Football with 5-star QB Ryder Lyons commitment. Is this a game-changer for the Utah Utes rivalry? J.T. Wistrcill breaks down the seismic shift in recruiting dynamics between BYU and UTAH. The discussion covers BYU's rising national brand, UTAH's historical dominance, and the potential impact on future matchups. Key topics include current recruiting...

Can Utah Football Shock the Big 12 in their 1st conference game? The upcoming clash with Texas Tech could set the tone for both teams' championship aspirations. JT Wistrcill and Chris Level break down the highly anticipated Utah-Texas Tech matchup, analyzing offensive firepower, defensive prowess, and key transfer additions. From Utah's NFL-caliber tackles to Texas Tech's revamped defensive line,...

Kyle Whittingham and Utah Football recruiting is heating up with Monster Weekend. Is a top offensive lineman on the horizon? Host JT Wistrcill breaks down Utah's latest commitments. The discussion covers Utah's current recruiting class, analyzing its strengths and potential impact on the team's future. JT examines the high-profile visit of Felix Ojo, one of the nation's top offensive linemen, and...

Are Kyle Whittingham and Utah Football poised for Big 12 dominance in 2025? Experts predict a massive bounce-back season for the Utes. JT Wistrcill breaks down Utah's path to success, analyzing the team's roster strengths and a favorable schedule. He highlights quarterback Devon Dampier's potential, the team's strong offensive line, and their consistently good defense. The discussion covers Utah's...

Kyle Whittingham and Utah Football's impressive recruitment of Felix Ojo, the nation's top-ranked offensive tackle. JT Wistrcill talks about Utah's chances of landing this game-changing prospect and the potential impact on their offensive line. Preseason expectations for UTAH FOOTBALL take center stage, examining how the team has both met and fallen short of projections in recent years. The discus...

College sports face a financial reckoning. Are non-revenue generating programs doomed in the wake of the House settlement? Drake Toll and a panel of Big 12 experts tackle the controversial future of collegiate athletics. The discussion spans the viability of Olympic sports, donor influence on program decisions, and the cultural impact of diverse athletic offerings. Jake Hatch provides insights on...

Is Utah football too high or too low on Phil Steele's positional rankings for the Utes, particularly in terms of offense? They analyze Devon Dampier's potential at quarterback, express surprise at the low ranking of the running backs, and voice concerns about the wide receiver corps. The duo also tackles the crucial topic of high school football coaching compensation, emphasizing its impact on pla...

Is Utah's football program on the rise? Recent recruiting victories, including running back LaMarcus "Bam" Bell and quarterback Michael Johnson, suggest a positive trend for the Utah Utes. Host JT Wistrcill and guest Bryan Brown analyze these commitments, highlighting Bell's explosive speed and Johnson's quick release. The duo then discusses Phil Steele's defensive rankings, praising Utah's lineba...

Big 12 QB rankings shake-up: Is Devon Dampier the conference's top signal-caller? SEC bias in college football faces scrutiny as Utah Football proves its mettle. JT Wistrcill and Utah Rivals writer Matt Patton dissect the Big 12's quarterback landscape, analyzing Sawyer Robertson's impressive QBR and PFF's surprising grade for Dampier. The discussion shifts to challenging SEC superiority claims, h...

College sports shakeup: NIL rules, conference realignment, and PAC-12's uncertain future. Is the landscape of collegiate athletics about to change forever? Locked On Big 12's Drake Toll and JT Wistrcill dissect the impact of new NIL regulations on powerhouses like BYU and Utah. They scrutinize PAC-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould's bold claims about conference parity and compare the old PAC-12 to the...

NIL rules shake up college sports landscape. Will the "House settlement" revolutionize athlete compensation or lead to under-the-table deals? The Big 12 Squad dissects recent changes to Name, Image, and Likeness regulations, exploring their impact on schools, athletes, and sports programs. From BYU's recruiting strategies to Title IX implications, the hosts offer insider perspectives on the evolvi...

Utah Utes football recruiting hits overdrive with a flurry of high-profile commitments. Is this the momentum shift that propels Utah to new heights in the Big 12? J.T. Wistrcill and former college football player Moose Bingham break down Utah's recent recruiting success, focusing on standout QB Michael Johnson from Georgia and cornerback Major Hitchin from California. The duo analyzes how these co...

College football's landscape is shifting. How will the expanded playoffs and revenue sharing reshape the Utah Football and Utah Athletic future? Host JT Wistrcill and guest Brice Larson of dissect Brett Yormark's playoff proposal, analyzing its impact on the Big 12 and ACC. They explore Utah's potential in the new system, debating the allocation of $20.5 million in revenue sharing. The conversatio...

Utah Football faces a recruiting setback as Colby Simpson, their initial 2026 commit, decommits. Can Utah find success with their recruiting strategy and find under-the-radar talent? The conversation shifts to future game scheduling, including a marquee matchup with Wisconsin in 2028 and potential SEC showdowns. Natural grass vs. turf debate heats up as the hosts explore player safety concerns at...

College athletics shaken by House settlement. The Utah Utes are set to distribute $20.5 million across various programs. What's next for the Big 12 powerhouse? Explore the seismic shift in college sports as JT Wistrcill and guest Andrew Crowley of the Runnin' Hoops Podcast break down the settlement's impact on Utah's athletic future. From football to basketball, discover how the Utes plan to alloc...

Salesi Moa, Utah's #1 prospect, headlines a talented in-state class. Host JT Wistrcill and Prep Red Zone scout Lawrence Sanft break down Moala's potential impact as a wide receiver for the Utah Utes. They also analyze other top targets, such as Lopeti Moala and Kaue Akana. Discussing Utah's recruiting challenges against Power 5 rivals. The conversation shifts to under-the-radar prospects who could...

Big 12 football shakeup: Conference merger talks heat up as Brett Yormark takes on the SEC. Is a new Power 3 on the horizon? Drake and the squad break down the potential Big 12-ACC merger, analyzing its impact on college football's landscape. The conversation shifts to Commissioner Yormark's bold stance against SEC dominance and the ongoing Jake Retzlaff situation at BYU. Jake Hatch from Locked on...