The Utah Checkdown

QB2 battle coming to an end, but who will it be?

Utah's fall camp has hit the second week, and there's starting to be a little separation at some of the positions.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the QB2 battle and where it stands today going into Utah's first scrimmage of the season, as well as highlighting some of the players being talked about by the coaches.
He also takes a look at the Top 25 rankings and how that could impact the postseason.
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Talking ball with WR great K-Scott as Utes begin fall camp

The University of Utah opened up fall camp on Monday, marking the start of the 2024 football season.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the first couple days of fall camp and what the players and coaches are hoping to accomplish in the four weeks of camp.
What's the QB2 situation look like? Who had a great summer? What players are getting some early attention?
Josh is also joined by former University of Utah wide receiver great Kenneth Scott to talk about the expectations of the wide receivers at Utah, as well as his lofty expectations for the Utes this season. 
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Fall camp eve, scholarship changes, and previewing Iowa State, UCF

On Sunday, Utah football players report to fall camp, where they'll begin a four-week ramp up to the 2024 season. The season is here!
Host Josh Furlong talks fall camp storylines, the proposed changes in the NCAA for scholarships and a continued breakdown of Utah's schedule.
He concludes a breakdown of the schedule with Iowa State and UCF — two teams that should be in the conversation for a Big 12 title, but with different approaches to getting there.
But how these games look at the end of the season will be completely different to that of the preseason. Could these be obstacles in Utah's path to a conference championship and playoff contention?
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CFB 25 fun, fall camp coming, and previewing BYU and Colorado

Fall camp will be here in less than two weeks for Utah football, and with it comes a number of questions. But in the interim, fans are flocking to EA Sports' CFB 25.
Host Josh Furlong recaps some of the news items that have happened over the last week, while resuming a breakdown of Utah's 2024 schedule, with a look at rival BYU and Colorado.
One is a true rival, the other is forced — but both provide an emotional game late in the schedule.
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Recapping Big 12 media days; Cam Rising goes off on BYU

The Big 12 hosted its annual media days in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium this week, where Utah was picked to win the conference in their first season.
Host Josh Furlong touches on some of the highlights from media days, including Kyle Whittingham's take on being the top team and his retirement plan, as well as Cam Rising taking aim at BYU.
He also looks at some of the position groups and the conversations surrounding them, as well as some other storylines from media days.
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Utes future with Morgan Scalley; Big 12 media days look ahead

As Utah prepares for its move to the Big 12 — a move that officially doesn't take place until Aug. 2 — the university made clear its future plans for football on Monday.
Defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley was named head coach in waiting and will take over once Kyle Whittingham retires — a date that remains unknown.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the future plans, why it was announced now, what things could look like with Scalley and what to watch for in the coming months.
He also breaks down what will take place next week at Big 12 media days in Las Vegas, and looks at some of the storylines to pay attention to in Utah's first season in the conference.
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Wrapping up Utah recruiting visits; previewing TCU and Houston

Utah wrapped up its official recruiting visits, with a total of 11 athletes committed for the 2025 recruiting class and more still to come.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at who has committed to Utah already, while previewing some of the names to watch for in the coming days as these athletes prepare for their senior season of high school.
Josh continues down the Utah schedule to do a deeper dive on two Texas opponents — one of which that is very familiar to Utah.
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Utes recruiting update, previewing Arizona and Arizona State

Utah's June continues to be busy with several potential recruits in town for official visits, with one weekend to go.
Host Josh Furlong talks about the busy weekend Utah just had, which included several blue chip recruits, as well as what's to come. Already, Utah has seen success from these visits with a handful of commitments.
Josh continues down the Utah schedule to do a deeper dive on familiar opponents Arizona and Arizona State. Now in the thick of the schedule, these games could add to Utah's wins, or spell trouble.
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Phil Steele's take on Utah, previewing Utah State and Oklahoma State

Utah is fully immersed in hosting several potential recruits for official visits in June, and recently the Utes secured its fourth commitment after a visit. It remains a busy month for the program.
Outside of the massive recruiting efforts, Phil Steele released his preseason magazine, where he had good things to say about Utah. Host Josh Furlong breaks down some of what he wrote about the Utes and their upcoming season.
Josh moves down the Utah schedule to do a deeper dive on back-to-back road games against Utah State and Oklahoma State. The two games have the potential to set the tone for the season.
Will this be Utah making a statement in their new conference or Oklahoma State showing the Utes the way of the Big 12?
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Game times announced, and previewing SUU and Baylor

Game times for Utah's nonconference games, as well as two Friday night games, were released last week, giving fans a glimpse into what the season schedule will look like in the first year of the Big 12.
Host Josh Furlong takes a quick look at these games and what it means for the Utes this season. Will there be more afternoon games or will Utah get some night games this year?
He also begins a deeper dive into the schedule by breaking down Utah's first two opponents of the season: Southern Utah and Baylor.
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