The Utah Blockcast

In this episode... I take a look at the month to month production from Utah's three top producers and assess their development over the course of the season. After that it's a preview of the UCF Knights for Saturday night's contest against the Runnin' Utes.

Utah walked out of Morgantown with a 61–56 win in a game they led for over 39 minutes. It wasn't pretty, in fact it was downright ugly. The second-half defensive slippage definitely needs to be to cleaned up. The offense stalled for far too many stretches.

In this episode, I break down the 2026 class player by player and zoom out to what it all means. What are Alex Jensen and Wes Wilcox prioritizing in this class? I unpack how this group addresses Utah’s Year One weaknesses, why it screams Big 12 construction, and why this class seems to provide direction in the vision of this program rebuild. 

On today’s episode... I open with a quick recap of my first experience at a Red Rocks’ meet. They controlled with a business-like victory over BYU. Then, I shift to the hardwood, previewing Utah men’s basketball’s road test at Cincinnati — and what the Utes must do to manufacture margin. Lastly, I close with a Utah football segment: the guys we aren’t talking ab...

In this episode... I dive into Utah football’s defensive depth chart ahead of spring ball, breaking down position-by-position, key returners, incoming talent and the biggest spring storylines that could define the 2026 season. Before that, Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson had some interesting things to say about Alex Jensen and the Runnin’ Utes’ future.

In this episode... Steve Bartle shares some thoughts on the Super Bowl before diving into Utah’s offensive depth chart heading into spring ball — breaking down position-by-position and highlighting the early storylines that could define Spring 2026. With a pivot to Utah men’s basketball with Alex Jensen, discussing recruiting prep, how the team is shaping its offseason, and the r...

In today’s episode, we start with the Utah ties to the Super Bowl — featuring Connor O’Toole, Miles Battle. Then we break down Utah football’s newly announced support staff and why the off-field infrastructure matters more than ever in the modern Big 12. Finally, we preview Utah vs. Kansas and what has to change for Alex Jensen’s group to compete against one of the le...

On this episode... Dalton Kincaid, Devin Lloyd, and Garett Bolles were all named to the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl. Then break down why the February National Signing Day doesn’t move the needle like it used to. Then, I take a hard look at Utah’s transfer portal snap count comings and goings, and wrap with a quick preview of tonight’s Utah vs Arizona State men’s basketball matchup.

On this episode... Former Runnin' Ute Parker Van Dyke joins the Blockcast to talk all things Utah basketball, as well as his post-Utah journey, his iconic game-winner against UCLA, and how fan energy and team connection can shift the tide in tight games. This one’s part analysis, part culture check, and all about where Utah goes next.

On this episode... Andrew Crowley ( Runnin' Hoops Podcast ) preview Saturday’s Big 12 matchup as the Utah Utes host the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Huntsman Center. We break down Oklahoma State’s season to this point, Utah’s path forward, and the key matchups that will decide the game — from tempo control to the battle on the glass. We also zoom out to the Big 12 Conferen...

In this Utah Blockcast, we break down Utah football’s 2026 transfer portal report card from every angle — retention, departures, and additions — position group by position group. This wasn’t a portal class built for headlines; it was a stabilizing haul after a major transition. We give grades on each addition, and spotlight the players most likely to impact Utah’s 202...

In this episode, Andrew Crowley aka Runnin' Hoops Pod joins Steve Bartle, to provide a clear-eyed progress report on the Utes’ season and what the Big 12 grind is revealing about the rebuild. We break down where Utah has genuinely improved, why the offense is ahead of schedule, and how the Big 12 has exposed structural issues that can’t be ignored — from defense and rebounding to...

The Runnin' Utes kept within striking distance for more majority of the game, but as the game hit the final 10 minutes, BYU hit a different gear that Utah could not handle.

After two weeks apart, Bartle and Bennett get behind the mics to talk through Utah football's 2026 schedule. The schedule provides an early runway and just one reset, but it quietly demands discipline, depth, and consistency when the season tightens. Is the The Holy War game in a good spot? Why not rivalry week? What about the bye week? Where are Utah's biggest challenges? What are fair expectatio...

Breaking down Utah men’s basketball’s 81–78 loss to Kansas State, a game that wasn’t decided by effort or toughness, but by late-game execution.  Then, pivot to Utah football’s 2026 schedule and some quick takeaways from the release.  The slate isn’t brutal on paper, but its structure — an early runway, one bye, and a punishing November — l...

Back behind the mic... Utah football closes the 2025 season ranked in the Top 25 and opens a new era under Morgan Scalley with national credibility intact, while Indiana’s championship run proves programs built on development and continuity can still reach the sport’s summit. On the hardwood, Utah men’s basketball’s win over TCU delivers a much-needed confidence jolt in Big...

In an instant reaction, Steve Bartle and Josh Bennett break down the historic day as Morgan Scalley was officially introduced as the head coach of Utah football. We unpack Scalley’s deeply emotional yet confident press conference — from his heartfelt love for the program he grew up around to his unwavering commitment to a culture that’s bigger than any one man. Tune in as we dive...

The last two weeks have been a whirlwind for Utah football — and this episode is about cutting through the noise. Steve Bartle welcomes former Ute and Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes for a quarterback-level breakdown of Utah’s offensive reset and the hire of new offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven . Barnes offers firsthand insight into McGiven’s system, how he teaches the po...

A quick episode to recap the latest happenings and rumors from Utah football on the defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator, player retention, and transfer portal fronts. 

Utah closes the season with a statement — and Morgan Scalley opens his head-coaching career the right way. On this reaction episode, we break down Utah’s 38–14 bowl win over Nebraska and what it meant beyond the final score. From Devon Dampier’s record-setting performance to a defense that rediscovered its edge, the conversation centers on the decisive middle eight minutes...

Utah’s coaching transition to Morgan Scalley was supposed to be clean. Then Kyle Whittingham took the Michigan job—and suddenly the stress test arrived early. On this episode, we also zoom in on what actually matters right now: is staff retention, roster retention, or recruiting retention the top priority—and why? Plus, Utah has a bowl game this week. What does it mean that Morga...

Kyle Whittingham’s on the move to Michigan - according to multiple reports. So, we break down why Michigan wants Whitt, what it could mean for staff and roster stability, and how Utah (and Morgan Scalley) have to respond immediately to keep the program’s foundation from turning into portal-season quicksand.

Former Utah wide receiver Kenneth Scott joins the show for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what Utah football. Scott reflects on the culture Kyle Whittingham built over two decades — the toughness, accountability, and quiet consistency that turned Utah into a national brand without ever chasing trends. From locker-room expectations to leadership lessons that last well beyond footba...

Joined by a special guest, Alex Baker - a litigation attorney who specializes in white-collar criminal and regulatory matters and represents financial firms dealing, or potentially dealing, in securities transactions - to discuss Utah's new private equity deal. Utes Incorporated: The Legal Engineering Behind a $500M Windfall What this new era means at every level — starting with Utah, expand...

After 21 seasons and 177 wins, Kyle Whittingham is stepping down as Utah’s head coach, choosing a respectful handoff rather than a fiery exit or drawn-out farewell tour. He’ll lead the Utes one last time in the Las Vegas Bowl before Morgan Scalley takes over, marking a rare and culturally-rich transition in a program built on toughness, family, and consistency. On this episode, Steve,...