Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Recap of chaotic weekend; championship week begins

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Recap of chaotic weekend; championship week begins

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 2:09 p.m.

Utah needed everything to go its way last weekend to return to its fourth Pac-12 championship game in five seasons.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Downed in Eugene, expectations at Utah moving on

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Downed in Eugene, expectations at Utah moving on

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 1:54 p.m.

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 Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah's path to the title game, and a look at Oregon

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah's path to the title game, and a look at Oregon

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 2:59 p.m.

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 Utah Checkdown podcast: Senior night, injuries piling up and Pac-12 title hopes

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Senior night, injuries piling up and Pac-12 title hopes

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 2:01 p.m.

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 Utah Checkdown podcast: Halloween, Washington State and Cam Rising out

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Halloween, Washington State and Cam Rising out

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 2:04 p.m.

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 Utah Checkdown podcast: Bye week, chicken wings and prep for Wazzu

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Bye week, chicken wings and prep for Wazzu

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 1:43 p.m.

The hosts were joined by Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis to break down the bye week and the team's prep for Washington State.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: What happened to the Utes and can it be fixed?

The Utah Checkdown podcast: What happened to the Utes and can it be fixed?

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 2:29 p.m.

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 Utah Checkdown podcast: Solomon Enis breaks down the current state of the Utes

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Solomon Enis breaks down the current state of the Utes

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 3:29 p.m.

Has Utah finally hit its stride and playing some of the best football it can play up to this point in the season?
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Breaking down the Beavers with Nick Daschel

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Breaking down the Beavers with Nick Daschel

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 3:34 p.m.

The hosts are joined by Nick Daschel, the beat writer for Oregon State for The Oregonian, as he breaks down the game Saturday.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Solomon Enis goes home, and Utes leave with a victory

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Solomon Enis goes home, and Utes leave with a victory

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 2:16 p.m.

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.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Previewing ASU with The Athletic's Doug Haller

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Previewing ASU with The Athletic's Doug Haller

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 2:31 p.m.

We sat down with Arizona writer Doug Haller from The Athletic to get his take on all that's happened this week since Herm Edwards was fired, as well as what he believes will happen this Saturday.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Recap of Utah's win over Aztecs with Solomon Enis

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Recap of Utah's win over Aztecs with Solomon Enis

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 2:33 p.m.

As the season shifts to conference play, Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis joins The Utah Checkdown podcast to recap the win.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Where are the Utes wide receivers?

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Where are the Utes wide receivers?

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 9:11 p.m.

Throughout fall camp there was talk from the Utah coaching staff about the need to involve wide receivers more in the offensive game plan.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: How a 12-team playoff model will be better for the Utes

The Utah Checkdown podcast: How a 12-team playoff model will be better for the Utes

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 12:37 p.m.

The hosts break down the new playoff model and how it can be advantageous to Utah and the Pac-12.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Previewing Florida with Gators reporter Kevin Brockway

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Previewing Florida with Gators reporter Kevin Brockway

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 1:27 p.m.

Joined by Florida reporter Kevin Brockway from the Gainesville Sun, he gives his insight on what Utah should expect to see from a Florida team with a new head coach.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: B1G deal for Pac-12; lingering questions from fall camp

The Utah Checkdown podcast: B1G deal for Pac-12; lingering questions from fall camp

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 1:44 p.m.

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 Utah Checkdown podcast: Will high preseason rankings hurt or help the Utes?

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Will high preseason rankings hurt or help the Utes?

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 12:13 p.m.

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.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: A recap of Pac-12 media day and a preview to fall camp

The Utah Checkdown podcast: A recap of Pac-12 media day and a preview to fall camp

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 3:09 p.m.

Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff addressed the public for the first time since UCLA and USC left for the Big Ten.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Time to worry for Utes in conference realignment?

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Time to worry for Utes in conference realignment?

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 21 - 3:01 p.m.

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.
KSL Pick'em: Aggie fan wins $500, Utes best overall fan base

KSL Pick'em: Aggie fan wins $500, Utes best overall fan base

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:42 a.m.

KSL College Football Pick'em wrapped up its fifth season on Monday as No. 1 LSU defeated the defending champion No. 3 Clemson Tigers 42-25. The contest had its most participants for the fifth straight season, with 9,959 users vying for the coveted top spot in the overall leaderboard.
KSL Pick'em: College football Bowl Week staff selections

KSL Pick'em: College football Bowl Week staff selections

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 10:27 a.m.

Here are games for Bowl Week: Utah State vs. Kent State, BYU vs. Hawaii, No. 1 LSU vs. No. 4 Oklahoma, No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 3 Clemson, No. 11. Utah vs. Texas, and the national championship (teams TBD).
KSL Pick'em: 87% miss Pac-12 championship game

KSL Pick'em: 87% miss Pac-12 championship game

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 10 - 10:32 a.m.

After the dust settled in Week 15, three BYU fans landed at the top of the leaderboard, while the Cougar fan base had the highest average score of 22.9. Utah State was second with 21.7, while Utah, hurt by its loss in the championship game, only scored 20.7.
KSL Pick'em: College football Week 15 staff selections

KSL Pick'em: College football Week 15 staff selections

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 6 - 10:00 a.m.

Here are the Week 15 conference championship games: No. 5 Utah vs. No. 13 Oregon (Friday), No. 21 Appalachian State vs. UL Lafayette, No. 6 Oklahoma vs. No. 7 Baylor, No. 2 LSU vs. No. 4 Georgia, and No. 19 Boise State vs. Hawaii.
KSL Pick'em: Utes roll into championship week as top local fan base

KSL Pick'em: Utes roll into championship week as top local fan base

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 10:47 a.m.

Utah fans built on their lead over the other two local fan bases with a dominating 45-15 home win against Colorado in Week 14 of KSL College Football Pick'em.
KSL Pick'em: College football Week 14 staff selections

KSL Pick'em: College football Week 14 staff selections

Robert Jackson, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 9:59 a.m.

Here are the games for Week 14: No. 18 Memphis vs. No. 19 Cincinnati (Friday), No. 5 Alabama at No. 15 Auburn, Utah State at New Mexico, No. 6 Utah vs. Colorado, and BYU at San Diego State.