The Utah Checkdown

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

Utah football made history on Thursday as two of its offensive tackles were drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the NFL draft and where all the former Utah players landed and what's at stake for them. He also looks into a shakeup in Morgan Scalley's staff and what it means for the future.
He also jumps into the Texas Tech gambling drama, with star quarterback Brendan Sorsby linked to gambling on games. With his potential departure, it could open up the Big 12 title race for more teams.
Could this make it easier for teams like Utah to get to the Big 12 title game?
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Spring camp recap + NFL draft weekend preview

The NFL draft begins Thursday, and two Utah linemen are expected to go in the first round.
Host Josh Furlong previews the upcoming draft and gives a look at who could be drafted and where over the three-day event. He also recaps the men's and women's basketball transfer portal haul and who was brought in for the next season.
He closes out the episode with a recap of football's spring camp and what it could mean for the upcoming season. What was the feeling after camp? Who are the biggest risers? What are the biggest questions remaining for this team? What position provides the most intrigue?
He answers all that and more in the episode.
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Basketball transfer portal talk + spring football highlights

The basketball transfer portal opened up this week, with several Utah players on both the men's and women's team placing their names in the portal.
Host Josh Furlong provides an update on who is in the portal and who is coming back to see what the 2026-27 rosters will look like. He also provides some highlights from a media-viewing session of spring football.
He closes out the episode by highlighting one player in each position group who should be talked about more going into fall.
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Streak ends: Where did the Red Rocks go wrong?

The longest-running streak in the NCAA has come to an end.
After 49 straight seasons, the Red Rocks failed to advance to nationals for the first time in program history. It was a heartbreaking end to the season for the Red Rocks.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the regional final to understand what happened, and does a deeper look into the program to see how the Red Rocks got here. Is it a situation of something bigger or just some bad luck for the team.
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Is Utah football right to cancel its spring game + spring camp highlights

Utah athletics chose to cancel its spring game this season, instead opting for a Fan Day at the conclusion of spring camp.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the decision by Utah and weighs the options that were available to the football program amid uncertainty in the NCAA. Was it the right decision or a mistake on Utah's part?
He also jumps into spring camp and gives a look into how offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven plans to utilize his quarterbacks and what he envisions for them.
And he closes out the episode with a look at some key highlights and position groups and what it means for the football team.
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Breaking down Kyle Whittingham's exit at Utah + spring camp takeaways

Kyle Whittingham made headlines for his offseason shift from Utah to Michigan, but the details surrounding his exit were released on Friday.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the details surrounding Whittingham's exit, including a look at the documents that paint the story of how the university chose Morgan Scalley over its long-time head coach.
He also gives an update on the start of spring camp for football after the media was invited to watch a 2-hour practice on Saturday. 
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Red Rocks need a change + football storylines ahead of spring camp

As March Madness descends upon the country, the Utah men's program will be on the outside looking in for another season, but the women will take part in the WBIT to continue their postseason opportunities.
The Red Rocks also transition to their respective postseason, but did its affiliation with the Big 12 help or hurt the team going into the most important stretch of the season?
Host Josh Furlong breaks down his reasons for why the Red Rocks need a change and how they're hurt most by the move to the Big 12, as well as their approach to the postseason.
And then he finishes the episode with a preview of spring camp, including a look at the stop storylines and names to look out for going into camp.
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Basketball season ends amid uncertainty + football defensive position breakdowns

The basketball season has mostly come to an end, with the women's team still looking for a postseason opportunity.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Big 12 basketball tournament for both the men's and women's teams, while looking ahead to the 2026-27 rosters.
He also does a check-in on other Utah programs, such as the Red Rocks, who are preparing for postseason competition, as well as baseball and softball.
And he finishing with the last defensive position breakdown ahead of spring camp with a look at the linebackers and secondary.
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Utah offensive tackles shine at NFL Combine + defensive position breakdowns

The NFL Combine concluded this weekend, with both Utah offensive tackles having a standout performance. So how did each player do and what does it say about their draft stock?
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the combine and what took place, as well as provides an update on the Red Rocks and this week's women's basketball tournament in Kansas City.
He concludes the episode with the next position breakdowns ahead of spring camps with a look at the defensive line.
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Talking Utah’s need for PE money, NFL Combine + offensive position breakdowns

The NFL kicked off its combine this week, and five former Utes players will take part in the testing and drills.
Host Josh Furlong takes a brief look at their fit and what this week could mean for each player.
He also takes a look at Utah Athletics finances and discusses why private equity becomes an imperative for the school to remain in the positive.
And then he finishes his position breakdowns with a look at the remaining offensive personnel. 
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