The Utah Blockcast

Sorting through two of the loudest Utah football conversations of the summer: recruiting panic and Big Ten speculation. First, explaining why Utah’s current recruiting class looks more like a continuation of the program’s traditional developmental model than a reason to panic. Then, they break down why Utah keeps getting mentioned in future Big Ten conversations, how the Protect Colleg...

Utah football picked up three commitments in one day, landing Texas speedster Darnell Jackson Jr. along with Timpview standouts Ian Aloisio and Fui Vakapuna. Steve breaks down what each addition brings to Morgan Scalley’s 2027 class and why the recent recruiting run matters. Then, a closer look at Utah’s official announcement that it is exploring modernization options for the Jon M. Hu...

Hitting on two proof-of-concept questions for Utah’s major programs. First, breaking down whether Utah football is recruiting at a Big 12 contender level, how to balance Morgan Scalley’s first full recruiting cycle with the program’s established winning standards. Where the class stands after the commitments of Kaleb Hall and Jaden Bibbs, and what could be on the horizon.  T...

Reacting to the news of Utah's & adidas new apparel partnership. 

Which position group has to exceed expectations for the Utes to contend in the Big 12, and what Morgan Scalley must prove in Year 1 as head coach, those are the topics today.  The discussion starts up front with Utah’s defensive line, where run defense, interior toughness and X-factors who could determine whether the Utes have a championship-level defense. Then, Scalley’s biggest...

Utah football keeps stacking in-state momentum as quarterback commit Jonah Lubno joins the show to discuss his decision, his fit in the offense, and what he wants to bring to the program. Plus, a breakdown of Diesel Dart’s commitment, why Utah’s local recruiting push matters under Morgan Scalley, and what the Huntsman Center seating changes say about Alex Jensen’s effort to recon...

Former Utah quarterback Travis Wilson and receiver Kenneth Scott join the podcast to discuss their upcoming football camp on the Ute Reservation, why giving back through the game matters, and what they hope young athletes take away from the experience. The former Ute tandem also reflect on their playing careers, the bond they built at Utah, lessons learned under Kyle Whittingham, and what life loo...

Josh Furlong joins the Utah Blockcast to react to the Brendan Sorsby news and help explain Utah’s finalized Otro Capital partnership and the launch of Crimson Brand Partners in plain English. We break down what the deal actually is, why Utah pursued it, how it could impact football and men’s basketball, and what questions still remain as college athletics continues moving toward a more...

Ben Portnoy of Sports Business Journal joins the show to break down the business side of college athletics’ new era, from Utah’s private capital partnership with Otro to the Big 12’s revenue race, House settlement fallout, and the Brendan Sorsby injunction. Plus, a look at what these changes mean for Utah’s future positioning in a rapidly changing college sports landscape.

Breaking down the latest on Noam Yaacov’s path to joining the Runnin’ Utes, what Utah’s potential apparel move could look like from timeline to design priorities, and how football recruiting momentum is building after the commitments of Aiden Martin and Dillon Sykes ahead of another big official visit weekend.

Utah football continues to build momentum through official visit season. This episode breaks down what that means and how Utah helped itself during its second OV weekend. Then, what Devon Dampier and the passing attack need to become from a numbers perspective, what might the receiver production look like this season. Lastly, a thought on Cody Campbell looking awfully hypocritical after the Brenda...

In this episode, Morgan Scalley reflects on when he first fell in love with the University of Utah, what he learned as a player and coach, how his approach has changed since becoming head coach, and what he wants Utah football to represent moving forward. The conversation also dives into culture, RSNB, recruiting, leadership, Devon Dampier, year-one expectations and the future of the program. Time...

Utah athletics is entering a new era, and this episode looks at both sides of that reality. Steve opens with the latest on Utah’s private equity deal and why financial pressure across college athletics makes the move feel less like a luxury and more like a necessity. Then, the focus shifts to Utah football’s official visit weekend, the key recruits in town, and which prospects feel mos...

ESPN’s latest quarterback tier rankings put Devon Dampier in an interesting spot entering 2026: respected, proven and clearly viewed as one of the better quarterbacks in the Big 12 — but still with another level to reach. Then, Eric Lilly joins the show for a Cincinnati post-spring check-in. The conversation digs into the Bearcats’ offseason progress, the state of the quarterback...

Iowa State is entering one of the more interesting post-spring periods in the Big 12. The Cyclones are moving into a new era under Jimmy Rogers after Matt Campbell’s departure. Joining the show on this one is Alec Busse, who covers Iowa State for Cyclone Alert and 247Sports.  7:00 - What feels most different about the Cyclones now under Jimmy Rogers? 9:45 - What are the defining charact...

It’s a Monday Mailbag edition of the Utah Blockcast, and we’re covering everything from $9 Taco Bell orders, Feldman’s slander, Crown Burger vs. In-N-Out, MJ vs. LeBron, Father’s Day meals, and the Drake/Kendrick debate. Then we briefly touch on things like the PE deal, Huntsman Center renovation, Olympic facility questions, before diving into football & basketball ques...

This episode opens with a busy stretch of Utah news, starting with the Utes landing a commitment from 2027 Skyline running back Jonah Mailei, the first running back pledge in Utah’s 2027 class. We also talk through the latest with Noam Yaacov, whose strong showing at the NBA G League Combine has created a more complicated — but not unexpected — waiting game for Utah basketball as...

This episode heads to Morgantown for a closer look at one of the Big 12’s most interesting reset programs. Mike J. Asti joins the show to break down West Virginia football entering Year 2 of Rich Rodriguez’s return, including the quarterback picture, the identity of the offense, and what the Mountaineers need to prove in 2026.  

Jason Scheer of Wildcat Authority joins the show to break down Arizona football’s 2026 outlook, including Noah Fifita, Brent Brennan, the Wildcats’ Big 12 ceiling and the November matchup with Utah. Then, 247Sports national recruiting editor Brandon Huffman joins for a deep dive into Utah football recruiting, regional battles, key targets and how the Utes are building under Morgan Scal...

Post-spring Big 12 power rankings are here. We break down where Utah lands in the conference heading into the summer, why Texas Tech still sits at the top, and which teams could rise or fall by the time the season kicks off. Plus, thoughts on Houston, Oklahoma State, Arizona State and more in the league in 2026.

Utah football is entering a new era under Morgan Scalley, but the expectations remain familiar. On this episode of the Utah Blockcast, we’re joined by Dalton Wasserman, co-host of the Preferred Walk-On Podcast, to take a national look at Utah’s 2026 outlook, the state of the Big 12, and the program’s growing NFL Draft profile. The conversation starts with Utah’s place in th...

On this episode, I take a look at the top of Utah basketball's 2027 recruiting board with five names that fans should know this cycle. Also, recapping Utah baseball's series win over rival BYU and what it means for the Utes with two weeks to go before the Big 12 Tournament.   

In this episode, I break down five questions for Utah Runnin' Utes men's basketball heading into the season: whether Noam Yaacov can truly run the show, where consistent shooting will come from, how this roster holds up defensively, what the frontcourt identity looks like, and how quickly the younger pieces can become reliable in a league that doesn’t wait for development. I also spend...

It was a historic weekend for Utah football, as the program saw two players selected in the first round for the first time in program history. Recapping that and the rest of draft weekend from a Utah football perspective. Then, turning the page. Who’s next? A way-too-early look at the 2027 NFL Draft class. 

Two first-round picks. One statement night. Utah made history at the 2026 NFL Draft as Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu both went in the first round — the first time the program has ever done it. In this episode, we celebrate the accomplishment for both. Then talk through what each landing spot means, why Fano is ready to contribute immediately, how Lomu fits as a high-upside investment, and what...