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The Utah Checkdown — 102 episodes

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Post-spring offensive position breakdowns + official visit SZN (recruiting) ramping up

2

Early Big 12 odds an intriguing look into Utah's title chances + defensive position breakdowns

3

Texas Tech’s gamble shakes up Big 12 title race + Utah football changes

4

Spring camp recap + NFL draft weekend preview

5

Basketball transfer portal talk + spring football highlights

6

Streak ends: Where did the Red Rocks go wrong?

7

Is Utah football right to cancel its spring game + spring camp highlights

8

Breaking down Kyle Whittingham's exit at Utah + spring camp takeaways

9

Red Rocks need a change + football storylines ahead of spring camp

10

Basketball season ends amid uncertainty + football defensive position breakdowns

11

Utah offensive tackles shine at NFL Combine + defensive position breakdowns

12

Talking Utah’s need for PE money, NFL Combine + offensive position breakdowns

13

Ranking Big 12 QBs + Utes QB position breakdown

14

NFL Combine invites, Big 12 ‘surprise’ + Utah’s new plans for the Huntsman Center

15

Can Utah be the next Indiana? + football schedule release, portal talk and a revisit of preseason bold takes

16

Devon Dampier’s decision + stepping back on Whittingham saga

17

Morgan Scalley preaches the gospel of Utah football + portal updates

18

Morgan Scalley securing wins early in his tenure

19

An end of an era with Kyle Whittingham + Morgan Scalley named head coach + PE drama?

20

Utah in Las Vegas + looking ahead to 2026 and portal priorities

21

The future of Kyle Whittingham and changes with Utah football + Signing Day updates

22

Recapping Utah's final farewell that turned chaotic and entertaining + Big 12 title implications

23

Utah’s style points win and a path to the Big 12 championship game

24

Does Utah have a chance at the College Football Playoffs?

25

Big 12 title game possibilities, QB controversy, previewing Cincy

26

Devon Dampier's health, the nuances of Utah's field goal situation, and a Colorado preview

27

Questioning 4th down decisions; Devon Dampier out with injury?

28

Who is the best in Utah? A preview of the heated rivalry that kicks off Saturday

29

Has Utah football finally proven it's a legit contender after ASU win?

30

A Big 12 showdown in a night RES environment — previewing Arizona State

31

Is Byrd Ficklin QB2 now? A look at the top storylines after Utah's bye

32

Is Utah football back? A recap of a dominant win

33

Is West Virginia a make-or-break game for Utah? A preview look at Saturday

34

Impact of Devon Dampier's injury amid Utah loss to Texas Tech

35

Weak schedules, efficient teams: A preview of Utah-Texas Tech

36

Nitpicking Utah football’s win over Wyoming ahead of Big 12 play

37

A look at the AP voter process; previewing Wyoming with Cody Tucker

38

Does Utah actually have an efficient offense? Jason Beck is working

39

Game week! A deeper look at UCLA w/ beat reporter Benjamin Royer

40

A final review of Utah as game week takes shape before UCLA

41

Fall camp takeaways as Utah shifts to game mode for season

42

Bringing the Utah football season hot takes w/ Bryan Brown & Josh Newman

43

An intriguing RB situation takes shape, QB2 battle highlights Utah's post scrimmage takeaways

44

Offense making some noise as Utah football camp begins

45

Welcome back! Looking at the top Utah football storylines as fall camp begins

46

Utah’s first 5-star; takeaways from Big 12 media days

47

Big 12 preseason poll; storylines for intriguing Big 12 media days in Dallas

48

Utah on commit watch, and a preview of the Utes’ season finale with the Kansas duo

49

Utah going big game hunting in recruiting; previewing Cincy, Baylor games

50

Looking for redemption amid a rivalry stretch of BYU and Colorado on Utah football’s schedule

51

Phil Steele ranks Utah football high; a preview of West Virginia and Arizona State

52

From Wyoming to Texas Tech, Utah football will have its hands full in early, pivotal stretch

53

Devon Dampier vs. Nico Iamaleava on a national stage? Breaking down Utah football’s season openers

54

Changes to the College Football Playoff and the future of the sport

55

Will Utah football exceed 7.5 wins? And latest recruiting news

56

Previewing (and grading) Utah football's offensive potential in 2025

57

Is Utah the best football program in the Big 12? Guest John Kurtz makes his case

58

Previewing (and grading) Utah football’s defensive potential in 2025

59

Is Caleb Lohner the NFL’s next Jimmy Graham?

60

Tampering and the transfer portal; and how does Utah compare to the SEC? (w/ Josh Newman)

61

Talking positive Utah football vibes after spring game with Bryan Brown

62

Is it time to buy the Devon Dampier hype?

63

Assessing Utah’s depth at QB during spring

64

Why fans should be optimistic about Utah's new offense

65

Detailing Alex Jensen's contract; a first look at spring football

66

Alex Jensen embraces past but is focused on future; spring football begins

67

Utah’s new ‘College Town Magic’ and the Huntsman Center move

68

The Kansas City debate intensifies

69

Is Alex Jensen Utah's target for the Runnin' Utes job?

70

Runnin’ Utes their own worst enemy while Utes women excel

71

Playoff expansion is coming ... soon

72

Football offseason takes shape, Runnin’ Utes upset KU

73

Gianna Kneepkens, Avery Neff highlight Utes sports

74

Breaking down Utah’s 2025 football schedule

75

Utah football the favorite out of the Big 12 again?

76

Runnin’ Utes have few answers ... again

77

Devon Dampier a Heisman contender?

78

Utah football's plan comes into view

79

Could Dorian Singer return as NCAA looks for 5th year?

80

Tampering in the transfer portal? Reactions to a wild shopping season

81

Utah completes offensive staff, welcomes transfer portal additions

82

Utah hits the reset button as transfer portal opens

83

Amid ongoing change, Utes hire Jason Beck as new OC

84

An emotional senior night as Utah readies for Iowa State

85

As season's end draws near, Utah preparing for offseason of change

86

The hits keep coming for Utah football ...

87

Utah loss didn’t come down to final drive, but …

88

Utah can win the rivalry game, but ...

89

Does Utah have a plan ahead of BYU game?

90

Isaac Wilson and the true freshman dilemma for QBs

91

Houston, we have a problem ... a lot of them

92

Changes in store with Mike Bajakian, and a preview of Houston

93

Andy Ludwig out as Utes OC

94

A 'fresh start' as Utah turns to Isaac Wilson at QB

95

The Cam Rising era at Utah likely comes to an end

96

Things trending up for Utes ahead of Arizona State game

97

Utah nears a crossroads at quarterback

98

Where it all went wrong for Utah against Arizona

99

Isaac Wilson continues to improve, defense shines as Utah beats OK State

100

Cam Rising rumors ahead of pivotal road game at Oklahoma State

101

Isaac Wilson making progress at QB as Utah gets win over Utah State

102

Isaac Wilson to start? A QB update and Utah State preview