The Utah Checkdown

Where it all went wrong for Utah against Arizona

After a 4-0 start to the season, Utah football dropped its first game of the season on Saturday to Arizona. It's one of those losses that left everyone frustrated.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the chaos to breakdown what happened in the game and where it was all lost. He shares his thoughts on the Cam Rising situation and how Isaac Wilson has been the target of frustration.
He also goes play by play into the three red zone trips to see what went wrong.
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Isaac Wilson continues to improve, defense shines as Utah beats OK State

Utah went into Stillwater, Oklahoma, against a ranked opponent and got a win with a dominant performance by the defense and another strong offensive showing from true freshman Isaac Wilson.
Utah host Josh Furlong breaks down the game after he witnessed first hand Utah's win on the road. He talks about what led to Utah's success and where they're at as a team.
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Cam Rising rumors ahead of pivotal road game at Oklahoma State

As Utah prepares for the start of Big 12 play in a pivotal game against Oklahoma State, the status of the team's quarterback remains in the spotlight.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down all the rumors and nuances about the health of the team's starting quarterback, and what it may or may not be doing to the Vegas odds for the game.
He also breaks down the Oklahoma State game, looking at some of the key areas for Utah to focus on when they travel to Stillwater.
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Isaac Wilson making progress at QB as Utah gets win over Utah State

Isaac Wilson got his first career start against in-state opponent Utah State. And though not perfect, the freshman QB showed signs of optimism about his game.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the Utah State game and how Wilson is developing as a quarterback in his first season in college. His progress has Utah optimistic about where the position can be after Cam Rising.
He also looks at the run game and how it performed and where it's headed, as well as what happened with the defensive lapses against an Aggies team that had success in all aspect on offense.
Is it cause for concern or was it a single game occurrence?
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Isaac Wilson to start? A QB update and Utah State preview

Will he or won't he?
We're back to the question of whether Cam Rising will be available to play against Utah State this weekend. After suffering a throwing hand injury, the starting quarterback is doubtful to play against the Aggies.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the situation and gives some insight on what he's heard about who will be under center. He also looks at the quarterbacks behind Rising to see what options are available.
He then takes you on a look of the Utah State football program to see where the game can be won for Utah.
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A recap of Baylor with Cam Rising status still questionable

After a thrilling first start to the game Saturday, Utah's whole approach "deflated" when Cam Rising suffered an injury that took him out of the game.
Utah went into preservation mode in the second half, and looked to grind out a win over Baylor without exposing themselves too much.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Baylor game and hits on some of the conversation surrounding Cam Rising and Isaac Wilson. Is the sky falling or is this a temporary setback to the season?
Also, he talks about how Utah's drop in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings should be viewed now in the lens of a 12-team College Football Playoff.
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Recapping SUU, and a preview conversation with Baylor beat writer Zach Smith

Utah started off the season with a shutout victory over Southern Utah, but the season begins in earnest on Saturday when the Utes welcome the Baylor Bears to town.
Host Josh Furlong recaps Utah's win over Southern Utah — looking at some of the main takeaways from the game — and then previews Saturday's nonconference game against conference opponent Baylor.
He's joined by Baylor beat writer Zach Smith, who provides an inside look at the Bears and how they're approaching this game.
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Counting down to Utah's kickoff with Pick Six Previews' Brett Ciancia

The offseason is officially over; Utah football will finally be played this week.
Host Josh Furlong welcomes special guest Brett Ciancia from Pick Six Previews magazine to breakdown Utah is seen from a national perspective, as well as what he's most excited about with the Utes.
Ahead of Thursday night's game against Southern Utah, Josh takes a look at some of the surprising moves on the two-deep depth chart that was recently released. He also breaks down the excitement of the offense, and what it all rests on.
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Wrapping up Utah's fall camp, and a look at offense expectations

As Utah wraps up fall camp, the attention now turns to in-season mode, where the Utes prepare to welcome Southern Utah to town in just over a week.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at some of the storylines coming out of camp and what it'll mean for the 2024 season.
He also looks at some expectations for Cam Rising and the offense. Can Utah have a 1,000-yard receiver, and can Rising get to numbers only a select few have obtained while at Utah?
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Isaac Wilson named Utah QB2 as scrimmage settles some depth

Utah held its first scrimmage of fall camp last week, helping the coaching staff make important depth chart decisions.
At the top of that was the QB2 job, in which freshman Isaac Wilson was named Cam Rising's backup for the 2024 season. Host Josh Furlong shares how the decision was made, what Wilson has done to win the job, and what it means for the team.
He also breaks down a few other key positions on the field and gives an update on how they look heading into the final stretch of fall camp.
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