The Utah Checkdown

Utah football's plan comes into view

Utah football held a press conference with Kyle Whittingham, Morgan Scalley and Jason Beck earlier this week, and the trio documented all the happenings that have taken place in the short offseason.
Host Josh Furlong goes through each of the talking points to see the plan Utah football has created for itself. Though early in the process, there's optimism about Utah's future.
Will it all be good enough for a return to success for the football program, or is Utah still a ways off? How will all this translate to the team's culture and progress as a program?
He talks this and more, including a look at why the Runnin' Utes have had recent success, and what a win on Saturday could mean for the program.
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Could Dorian Singer return as NCAA looks for 5th year?

The NCAA is looking at a potential change to its eligibility rule that would allow athletes to have five full seasons, while eliminating the redshirt season.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the change and what it could mean for Utah, particularly in the case of wide receiver Dorian Singer, who has expressed interest in coming back for another season.
He also talks about the contrasting Huntsman Center vibes and how it's been lost on basketball but remains as strong as ever for gymnastics. He also recaps the men's and women's basketball seasons, while giving a look at the Red Rocks ahead of a big quad meet.
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Tampering in the transfer portal? Reactions to a wild shopping season

The transfer portal window officially closed Saturday at 11:59 p.m., but Utah lost 21 players to the portal.
While some players were expected, others were poached by other teams, leading to many question about tampering in college athletics.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the transfer portal window and all that took place for the Utes, while looking at the tampering rumors and what it all actually means. Should changes be made?
He also breaks down Utah's roster, while looking at where the Utes could continue to add from the portal.
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Utah completes offensive staff, welcomes transfer portal additions

The 2024 season has been over for a few weeks now, but the program has been hard at work already in the offseason to prepare for the next year.
Host Josh Furlong provides an update on the two new position coaches Utah hired and what it will mean, as well as giving a look at who Utah lost and gained in the transfer portal over the last week.
He also gives a look at the men's and women's basketball programs and where they are heading into conference play, as well as a look at the Red Rocks, who open up their season on Jan. 3.
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Utah hits the reset button as transfer portal opens

The transfer portal has officially opened, and Utah will take full advantage of it after hitting a reset on offense.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at why Utah is hitting the reset button, who has left Utah, and where Utah can look moving forward to build up the roster ahead of the 2025 season.
He also talks about Kyle Whittingham's return to Utah for another season and what that could mean for Utah and Morgan Scalley.
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Amid ongoing change, Utes hire Jason Beck as new OC

The offseason is here for Utah football, which means a whirlwind of change in the coming months.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the end of Utah football's season and where the program goes from here. Will Kyle Whittingham return? What will the roster look like?
He also breaks down the new hire for offensive coordinator and what it could mean for the Utah offense moving forward.
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An emotional senior night as Utah readies for Iowa State

The Utah football team will honor its seniors on Saturday, with Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe being included in that group.
Host Josh Furlong gives you an inside look at the emotions of what that will mean for the players and coaches, who will honor their fallen teammates. He also takes a look at when Kyle Whittingham will call it a career.
He also recaps the Lynne Roberts leaving to LA Sparks news and what that means to the Utah women's basketball team, as well as a preview of Utah's game against Iowa State.
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As season's end draws near, Utah preparing for offseason of change

Amid a six-game losing streak, Utah football is starting to look to the future. There's still hope for a bowl game, but there's pressing matters on hand.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Colorado game, as well as the pressing matters that Utah needs to address as it prepares for the offseason — including the future of Kyle Whittingham as head coach, the hiring of a new offensive coordinator and more.
He also breaks down some of the changes that will happen in the offseason with the transfer portal, NIL, and how the athletic department will soon be paying players.
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The hits keep coming for Utah football ...

As if losing wasn't enough for Utah, the week after has been filled with more news to make life as a Utes fan tough.
Host Josh Furlong provides an update on all things that have transpired since last week, including Brandon Rose suffering a season-ending injury, and how all this will impact the offseason.
He also gives a preview of a Colorado team that is playing well and features arguably two of the best players in the sport.
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Utah loss didn’t come down to final drive, but …

For Utah, a defensive holding call changed the tone of the rivalry game — from a game-winning sack to suddenly a winning field goal by BYU in the waning seconds.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the end of the game and what took place in the final minute of game time, as well as all the fallout that took place after the game.
Though Utah is frustrated by the call, there's likely more Utah could have done in the second half to avoid even having that call be a deciding factor in the game.
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