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Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by Coach Morgan Scalley. Jake can now die a happy man.This episode is sponsored by Adam Kirkham of Summit Sothebys Realty. 

Send us Fan MailJake and co discuss what they saw and give impressions from the spring practices. Who's going to be good?  What are the main concerns? Jake answers  mailbag questions and even makes a little news. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by outside legal expert Eric Benson to break down new information related to the end of Kyle Whittinghams tenure at Utah and what, if any, legal recourses were available to AD Mark Harlan. The crew discuss first impressions of spring ball and end the episode with dire commentary on the state of the basketball program. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co discuss Utah's moves in the transfer portal. Who left? Who stayed? What will the new Morgan Scalley-led Utes look like?  The crew go over miscelanous storylines from January and Jake shares with listeners the best cookie ever made. #GoUtes

Send us Fan MailJake and co discuss the new Scally era including details about the Offensive Coordinater hire. Jake takes us behind the curtain at the Scalley introductory press confrence and gives us his predictions on the college football playoffs this week. #GoUTES

Send us Fan MailFor the 100th episode, Jake and co cover the myriad of hot Utah football topics swirling the end of the 2025 season with discussion on Whits legacy, coaching positions, a Vegas Bowl recap, moves in the transfer portal and a mailbag.  #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by special guest Salt Lake Luke to break down the Las Vegas Bowl vs. Nebraska. The guys revisit some of the Whittingham to Michigan news, discuss the transfer portal, and what we can expect to see in the New Years Eve match-up. #GoUtes

Send us Fan MailJake and co react to late breaking news of Kyle Whittingham signing a 5 year deal to be the head coach at the University of Michigan. The crew discuss which assistant coaches will go, how Morgan Scally will lead the Utes into the future and who may fill the void. #GoUtes

Send us Fan Mail🚨🚨🚨Jake and Pete are joined by Robert Kingsford to break down the techtonic shift in the Utah football program after head coach Kyle Whittingham annouced he is passing the torch. The crew discuss his legacy, what his statue should look like, Morgans style and future and get into some mailbag questions. #GoUtes #MerryChristmas 

Send us Fan MailJake, Brennan and Pete do their best to make sense of the eye popping annoucement from Utah Athletics about their intentions to raise private money in exchange for ownership in the commercial enterprise. They admidditly have more questions than answers and share their thoughts on the endeavor. They get into the news of Byrd Ficklens return and seemingly the same for Kyle Whittingham.  Jake waxes nostalgic on Crossroads Mall. #GOUTES

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by Chris Bleak to give a recap of the Kansas game and address pros and cons of Kyle Whittingham leaving the Utah program. We recorded this before any breaking news of the week. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by legal expert Eric Benson to understand more about the context and future of college football as it relates to paying athletes. The crew break down Fridays game vs Kansas and express gratitute. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co re-live the absolutely wild day and night at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The crew discuss the atmosphere, the range of emotions, how to keep 2 QBs next year and Coach Whits future. Jake also reveals his fool-proof Thanksgiving Turkey method. #GOUTES  

Send us Fan MailJake is joined by Rob Kingsford to break down Saturdays match up vs Kansas State. The crew opine on whether this will be the last time Kyle Whittingham coaches in Rice-Eccles, the playoff landscape and take mailbag questions. #GOUTES

Send us Fan MailJake and co discuss the 55-28 road win vs. Baylor and why it felt closer than it needed to be. The crew can't stop gushing about Byrd Ficklin and address the big picture landscape for this season and the future. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co preview Saturdays matchup vs the 5-4 Baylor Bears. The crew discuss what it's gonna take to win and what it needs to look like to continue their chances at the College Football playoff. We include a SLJT throw-back for Waco food recs and answer mailbag Qs. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined again by Tanner Martin to break down the latest College Football Playoff poll that puts the Utes at #13. The crew discuss scenarios and teams to cheer for/against in the final month of the season. They touch briefly on the new look Runnin Utes and answer some mailbag questions. #GoUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co break down last nights dominance at Rice Eccles under the lights where the Utes put 45 points on  #17 Cincinnati to their 14. The crew gets into some "what-if" and "what to watch" scenarios for the remainder of a tight BIG12 race and make playoff ranking predictions. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by UC super-fan Brant Merkt to break down the #16 Bearcats visit to Rice-Eccles Stadium. The crew makes game predictions and answer mailbag Q's. This episode is sponsored by Snaps Clothing. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co shake off the bad taste from last week and relish the beatdown of the Colorado Buffalos on Saturday. The crew discusses Devon vs Byrd, the break out players and the stellar defense. #GoUtes

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by Ute legend Kenneth Scott to lick the wounds from last week and get hyped for the Colorado Buffalos. Robert Kingsford joins us to preview the game and special mailbag guests. #GOUTES - This Episode is sponsored by Adam Kirkham with Summit Sothebys. 

Send us Fan MailJake and co vent and lament over a tough night in Lavell Edwards Stadium. #GoUtes 

Send us Fan MailJake and co preview the BYU game and answer passionate Holy War related mail bag questions. #GoUtes

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by Jakes original podcast co-host Benji Hadfield from the "North and Goal" pod. The crew chat about the humble podcasting beginnings, talk Holy War memories and get into who's gonna win on Saturday and why. #GoUtes 

Send us Fan MailJake and co re-live the wet and wonderful evening at Rice-Eccles vs the ranked Arizona State Sun Devils. The fork was not feared with the Utes running up a 42-10 beat down. The crew touches on the upcoming Holy War week. #GoUtes

Send us Fan MailJake and co are back and reseted after a bye week to discuss the critical game vs Arizona State this weekend. The crew break down how the Utes can win and answer mailbag questions. #GoUtes 

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by Rob Kingsford to break down the Utes impressive bounce back victory over West Virginia in Morgantown. Jake shares why this may be his favorite visiting fan experience ever. #GoUtes 

Send us Fan MailJake and co are on the road with spotty coverage but knock out their best attempt at a West Virginia preview. The crew, while still shell shocked from last week, do their best to look forward. Mailbag questions. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co still licking their wounds from the over-hyped Utah offense and the loss against Texas Tech on Saturday. Are there any bright spots? Who's to blame? Where do we go from here? All answered....sort of. #GoUtes *** Episode Brought to you by Adam Kirkham of Summit Sothebys International Realty***

Send us Fan MailJake interviews Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt prior to the Utes and Red Raiders match up. They discuss his time as Chairman of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee, what exactly is an "eyeball test," the NIL era, and what has made their program successful. #GOUTES #WreckEm

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by Lubbock, TX radio host Chois Woodman to preview the Red Raiders. The crew discuss what to expect on Saturdays huge match up of B12 leaders from both team perspectives. Jake answers mailbag Qs. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co break down the Utes potentially final trip to Laramie, WY. They discuss the slow start, the penalties and reasons to be excited about the season moving forward. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co do their best to divert attention away from the weeks heavy topics and onto supporting the Utes this weekend as they take on the Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie, WY. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co relive Saturdays tune-up vs. Cal Poly. Jake awards game balls, continues with optimism and expresses a few causes for concern. The teams looking good. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co still beaming from last weeks impressive opener discuss expectations for the matchup against the Cal Poly Mustangs. They discuss stadium traditions and deal with a disappointing mailbag question. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co re-live the beat-down of UCLA in the Rose Bowl for the season opener. They break down the highs and nit pick a few causes for minor concern. Big picture, the Utes are 1-0. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co break down the Utes opener on the road vs. the UCLA Bruins. They discuss what it's going to take to win and keep expectations high. Jake answers mailbag questions and reveals his last meal on earth. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co pour over Utah's 2025 schedule and make predictions. The crew discusses trap games, expected wins, and set up the Utes for a return to glory. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co are joined by Tanner Martin to discuss season expectations, Special Teams play and answer mailbag questions from listeners. #GOUTES

Send us Fan MailJake and co sense the season is upon us. They discuss the tiny kernels of "news" from Fall camp, discuss the season in broad strokes and answer mail-bag questions. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co twirl their thumbs in the dog days of summer with some expectations and reverse spin from B12 media day. Jake takes questions from listeners and leaves us on top of Pride Rock. 

Send us Fan MailJake and co discuss impressions from the Utes spring game, the insane environment of the transfer portal allowing flat brimmed MLM bros attempting to poach Utes, and first names of the new hoopsters on the Hill in the new Alex Jensen regime. #GOUTES

Send us Fan MailJake and co talk about the new hire on the Hill for the Utah mens basketball team and why we're excited. They touch on the football teams Spring Ball and Jake shares with our listeners his magical time on a Disney Cruise. #GOUTES

Send us Fan MailJake and co pour over the newly announced 2025 football schedule. The crew goes through travel options, talk bye weeks, and why we think the BYU game is so oddly timed with the fall foliage in New England. #GoUtes 

Send us Fan MailJake and co are back in the new calendar year to discuss the transfer portal, coaching changes and frustrations with a certain program that has made it a strategy to tamper. Thank you for listening! #GoUtes 

Send us Fan MailJake and co let loose on frustrations with leadership in the football program. The crew bounce around rumors from their #sources, give an opinion on the new OC hire and vent about the unsure future for Utah football. #GoUTES

Send us Fan MailJake and co recap the worst Utah season in memory with thoughts on the past, present and future for the football program. The guys express gratitude for our listeners and for Jakes life. #GoUtes 

Send us Fan MailJake and co still asking more questions than giving answers about the season from water-cooler hell. We discuss why we think the Utes could and should beat Iowa State and future aspirations. #GoUtes 

Send us Fan MailJake and co attempt a Colorado Buffalos preview but get distracted by the doom and gloom of the 2024 football season. There is some level of catharsis in ranting and for those listeners who stick with us, we are grateful. #GOUTES 

Send us Fan MailJake and co break down the game that brought more anger than sadness. The guys discuss what, why and how we move on from a program that needs a new identity.  #GOUTES