Josh Furlong

Scalley highlights 'healthy back-and-forth' between offense, defense that could help Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:56 a.m.

Defensive coordinator Colton Swan isn't holding anything back against the Utah offense with just over two weeks to go until the Utes kick off the 2026 season against FCS Idaho.

BYU opens up season ranked No. 14, Utah No. 21 in preseason AP Top 25

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:35 a.m.

The official start to the college football season is within reach, and two teams from the state of Utah are considered some of the best in the sport going into the season.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A look at the preseason favorites ahead of the 2026 season

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 11:09 a.m.

Welcome back to another season of college football. The long wait is almost over, but that doesn't stop us from trying to predict the best teams in the country before anything is really known about them.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Recap of Utah's first week of camp; where Brett Ciancia sees the Utes

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 3:33 p.m.

Fall camp is underway, and those within the Utah football program are feeling optimistic about where they're at in the first part of camp.

'Football and cowboying:' How life as a cowboy makes Colton Swan the right fit as DC for Utah

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:17 a.m.

Like any good cowboy, Colton Swan lived at the rodeo, where he became a decorated roper and earned a partial scholarship to Weber State. He also walked on to the football team and was eventually awarded a scholarship.

Devon Dampier's connection with wide receivers already paying off in Utah's camp

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 8:57 a.m.

That connection between Dampier and Utah's receivers will get extra attention this season with McGiven calling the shots on offense.

A day in the life of Morgan Scalley, and what it says about his vision for Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 9:02 a.m.

To Morgan Scalley, no point is too small to the overall operation, though he entrusts all around him to fulfill their role without reproach. That much was clear spending a day with the new head coach.

Missing rushing goal 'set that fire' under Wayshawn Parker, and now he's out to prove it

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 9:04 a.m.

Wayshawn Parker ended the season 19 yards short of his mark, finishing with 981 rushing yards, six touchdowns and averaging 6.6 yards per carry.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Previewing a Black Friday night game against West Virginia

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 11:50 a.m.

Ahead of the 2026 season, we conclude the scheduling series preview with a look at West Virginia.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Monster takes over the Big 12 + takeaways; a look at TCU football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 12:04 p.m.

The Big 12 concluded its media days last week, previewing the upcoming 2026 football season.

Healthy and hungry, Devon Dampier looking to take Utah football to new heights

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 6:29 p.m.

As Devon Dampier approached game days late in the season, it was difficult to even get out of bed.

Same feel, new energy: Morgan Scalley ignites 'new era' of Utah football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 9:02 a.m.

Morgan Scalley is simply himself. That much was apparent in his first Big 12 media day appearance as a new head coach.

Is the Big 12 short-sighted in title naming rights deal with Monster Energy?

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 9:25 p.m.

As the Big 12 positions itself as a "global" conference, it signed over a major portion of its naming rights ahead of the upcoming college football season, commissioner Brett Yormark announced Tuesday.

Big 12 commissioner sidesteps Sorsby talk, pushes for global reach and 'Monster moments'

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 11:06 a.m.

On Tuesday, as conference commissioner Brett Yormark kicked off the Big 12 football media days in Frisco, Texas, Yormark punted on any specific conversations surrounding the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Big 12 media days preview and storylines; a look at Arizona football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 12:34 p.m.

Next week is Big 12 media days, and there will be several big storylines for the University of Utah.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Morgan Scalley goes heavy on in-state recruiting; a preview of BYU football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted June 30 - 12:15 p.m.

It's been a busy couple weeks, with the NCAA making a change to its eligibility rules and allowing FCS teams to take part in join practices.

University of Utah finalizes first-of-its-kind private equity deal for athletics department

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted June 12 - 8:50 a.m.

Six months after the University of Utah board of trustees unanimously approved a measure to pursue a first-of-its-kind deal to partner with New York-based equity firm Otro Capital, the two parties have finalized a deal.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Texas Tech fights back against the world + Previewing Cincinnati

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 12:09 p.m.

The Brendan Sorsby saga continues as it becomes Texas Tech against the world.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Courts deliver major blow to Big 12, NCAA + Previewing Houston football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 12:08 p.m.

It's already been a busy week for college athletics, with the news about Brendan Sorsby's injunction dominating the news cycle — for good reason.

Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Kansas, Colorado

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 9:03 a.m.

Though many unknowns exist within each program, both teams have various wrinkles that could provide a challenge to Utah as it approaches the midway point of the season.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Lance Holtzclaw takes on Congress; breaking down Colorado football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 12:24 p.m.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Concerns over Utah's PE deal; breaking down Kansas football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 11:37 a.m.

Utah made headlines last week with some of the details coming out about its private equity deal.

Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Utah State, Iowa State

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 9:03 a.m.

It's officially under 100 days until Utah football kicks off its 2026 season.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Big 12 spring meetings + Football schedule series look at Utah State, Iowa State

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 27 - 12:58 p.m.

The Big 12 will host its annual spring meetings this week, with College Football Playoff expansion the biggest talking point for the week's meetings.

Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Idaho, Arkansas

VideoJosh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted May 21 - 9:02 a.m.

The start to the 2026 football season is still a few months away, but we begin our look into each of the teams Utah will play this season, starting with the first two games and then progressing each week.