The Utah Checkdown

Big 12 media day preview and storylines; a look at Arizona football

Next week is Big 12 media days, and there will be several big storylines for the University of Utah.
Host Josh Furlong previews Big 12 media days and what will be the top storylines for Utah and the conference. He also continues his scheduling series preview with a look at Utah's next opponent Arizona.
Will the Utah-Arizona game be a decider for the Big 12 title game, or just two teams that are on the outside looking in? At the very least, it will be a game against two top teams expected to compete for the Big 12 title and a spot in the playoffs.
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Morgan Scalley goes heavy on in-state recruiting; a preview of BYU football

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.
Also, Utah signed a new apparel outfitter with Adidas, which will start next year. Host Josh Furlong breaks down why that matters and how it could impact recruiting. He also jumps into recruiting to show how Morgan Scalley is shifting the focus toward more in-state talent.
He wraps up the episode with a scheduling preview of the BYU football team and what that game could mean for the conference title race this season.
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Texas Tech fights back against the world + Previewing Cincinnati football

The Brendan Sorsby saga continues as it becomes Texas Tech against the world.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the latest with Sorsby and how it could impact the Big 12 moving forward. The Big 12 will be meeting this week and next to decide a path forward.
He also previews the official visitors for football this weekend, while continuing on the scheduling series with a look at Cincinnati.
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Courts deliver major blow to Big 12, NCAA + Previewing Houston football

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.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into a busy week that featured returning players to Utah, a handful of commitments for football and the perilous saga that surrounds Texas Tech and Sorsby for the upcoming season. And it's a saga that is far from over ahead of the season.
Behind the Sorsby news, Furlong continues his schedule series breakdown with a look at Houston, who is a viable contender for a Big 12 title this season. How will Utah's meeting with Houston shape the landscape of the Big 12 this season?
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Lance Holtzclaw takes on Congress + breaking down Colorado football

Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw testified at a Senate committee hearing this week as it discussed a bill to "save" college sports. His testimony was used to help support student-athletes.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Senate hearing and what it all means, as well as provides some additional updates on news from the week — including a look at some commitments for the Utes this week.
He then continues his scheduling series breakdown with a look at Colorado, which is Utah's sixth game of the season. Is this the end for Deion Sanders or will this be the season he turns it around?
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Concerns over Utah’s PE deal; breaking down Kansas football

Utah made headlines last week with some of the details coming out about its private equity deal.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the details and addresses where the private equity deal and what it means for Utah. Could this be the first sign of trouble or is it a necessary step to get Utah past the finish line.
He also continues his scheduling series with a look at Utah's fifth game of the season, a home game against Kansas. The Jayhawks come into Rice-Eccles Stadium after a disappointing season, but with a solid core on defense could Kansas provide some trouble for the Utes?
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Big 12 spring meetings + Football schedule series look at Utah State, Iowa State

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.
Host Josh Furlong gives a quick primer on what will be discussed this week, as well as some updates on other college football matters. He then continues his deep dive into the next two opponents on Utah's schedule for football.
The next two games will prove to be the final touches to what the team hopes could be a special season in Morgan Scalley's first as head coach.
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Utah tops Big 12 win totals + Football schedule series look at Arkansas

The betting odds are out for the Big 12, and this time it's a look at the win totals for the conference. At the top is a couple familiar names that should be of interest to the state of Utah.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the latest odds to see where Utah fits in for the season. He also begins his schedule series breakdown, with a look at FCS Idaho and Arkansas.
The Razorbacks have a lot of turnover, and questions, but the game itself presents a lot of challenges for the Utes. Could this be an early loss or is this a defining game to help Morgan Scalley's squad move forward in his first season as head coach?
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Post-spring offensive position breakdowns + official visit SZN (recruiting) ramping up

The offensive side of the ball will be one of the most intriguing elements of Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach for Utah. And while spring was a success, how will it translate to the fall?
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the offensive side of the ball with a post-spring position breakdown to see who will be the contributors for the 2026 season, and where the success will be seen the most.
He also does a quick look at the women's basketball roster, a look at the TV windows for football games, and gives a little primer on the upcoming official visit season for recruiting.
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Early Big 12 odds an intriguing look into Utah's title chances + defensive position breakdowns

The end of spring camp for programs around the country ushers in the beginning of sportsbooks releasing their odds for the upcoming football season.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the first odds that were released for the Big 12 and talks about what it could mean about Utah's chances in the Big 12 title race. He also ranks the Big 12 teams following spring.
He closes out the episode with a post-spring defensive position breakdown to showcase who should be the team's go-to playmakers, as well as those who are competing for more playing time.
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