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The Utah Checkdown podcast: A Utah farewell turns chaotic, entertaining + Big 12 title odds
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 24 - 2:31 p.m.
Utah had no business winning on Saturday, but in improbable fashion the Utes got it done in the final minutes of the game.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Utah's style points win and a path to the Big 12 title game
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 18 - 3:21 p.m.
Utah continued its season with another blowout win — this time on the road at Baylor.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Does Utah have a chance at the College Football Playoffs?
KSL.com Sports | Posted Nov. 5 - 12:14 p.m.
On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff selection committee did the Big 12 a solid and had three of its teams ranked inside the top 15.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Big 12 title game possibilities, QB controversy, previewing Cincy
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 30 - 2:11 p.m.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Dampier's health, the nuances of Utah's FG situation
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 22 - 1:14 p.m.
The name of the game is moving on for Utah football.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Questioning 4th down decisions; Dampier out with injury?
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 20 - 2:33 p.m.
The rivalry game went sideways for Utah Saturday, leaving more questions than answers for Utah football.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Who is the best in Utah? A preview of the heated rivalry game
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 16 - 12:42 p.m.
One of the biggest games of the season is upon as a ranked BYU welcomes a ranked Utah team to LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Has Utah finally proven it's a legit contender after ASU win?
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 13 - 8:40 p.m.
After another blowout win — albeit without the opponent's starting quarterback — it's time to revisit if Utah is a true contender in the Big 12 ... or has the schedule been too kind to the Utes.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: A Big 12 showdown in a night RES environment; previewing ASU
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 9 - 9:18 p.m.
The much-awaited night game setting for a Utah football game is coming Saturday.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Is Byrd Ficklin QB2 now? A look at the top storylines after bye
KSL.com Sports | Posted Oct. 6 - 9:53 p.m.
Off a bye week, Utah football looks to build some momentum after a dominant win in West Virginia.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Is Utah football back? A recap of a dominant win
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 29 - 12:15 p.m.
In a bounce-back performance, Utah football was in complete control on the road against West Virginia.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Is West Virginia a make-or-break game for Utah? A preview look
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 24 - 12:56 p.m.
Coming off its first loss of the season, Utah football now faces a difficult cross-country test against an injury-riddled West Virginia team.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Impact of Devon Dampier's injury amid Utah loss to Texas Tech
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 22 - 2:11 p.m.
The weekend didn't go well for Utah football as Texas Tech came into Rice-Eccles Stadium and silenced Utah's hopes of a strong start to the conference slate.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Weak schedules, efficient teams: A preview of Utah-Texas Tech
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 17 - 11:11 p.m.
There's a lot at stake between Utah and Texas Tech when the two battle it out on the field at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Nitpicking Utah's win over Wyoming ahead of Big 12 play
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 15 - 2:11 p.m.
The Utes are 3-0 after a 31-6 win on the road at Wyoming, but is everything good for this Utah team?

The Utah Checkdown podcast: A look at AP voter process; previewing Wyoming w/ Cody Tucker
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 11 - 11:25 a.m.
Wyoming beat writer Cody Tucker joins the podcast to preview the Utah-Wyoming game on Saturday as the final nonconference game of the season.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Does Utah actually have an efficient offense? Jason Beck is working
KSL.com Sports | Posted Sept. 8 - 2:17 p.m.
With two games under Utah's belt, it's clear that the team's offense has been able to score points.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Game week! A deeper look at UCLA w/ beat reporter Benjamin Royer
KSL.com Sports | Posted Aug. 28 - 3:03 p.m.
The college football season begins for Utah in two days in an intriguing matchup against former Pac-12 foe UCLA in the Rose Bowl.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: A final review of Utah as game week takes shape
KSL.com Sports | Posted Aug. 25 - 5:56 p.m.
It's game week for Utah football, as the team prepares for a road contest at the Rose Bowl against former Pac-12 foe UCLA.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Fall camp takeaways as Utah shifts to game mode
KSL.com Sports | Posted Aug. 20 - 12:26 p.m.
Utah football is wrapping up its fall camp this week before shifting to game week on Monday.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Bringing the Utah hot takes w/ Bryan Brown & Josh Newman
KSL.com Sports | Posted Aug. 13 - 12:45 p.m.
Host Josh Furlong is joined by Josh Newman and Bryan Brown in a "Hot Takes Draft" episode.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: An intriguing RB situation takes center stage after 1st Utah scrimmage
KSL.com Sports | Posted Aug. 12 - 1:50 p.m.
On Saturday, Utah conducted its first scrimmage of fall. And while the coaching staff doesn't have all the answers following the scrimmage, some things are becoming more clear.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Offense making some noise as Utah football camp begins
KSL.com Sports | Posted Aug. 4 - 12:35 p.m.
Utah opened up its fall camp last week, and the offense has hit the ground running following a strong offseason.

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Welcome back! Top Utah football storylines as fall camp begins
KSL.com Sports | Posted July 28 - 11:44 a.m.
You've endured the long offseason, but now Utah football is back in action ... or at least it will be this week.


