Utah Insider

Steve Bartle

Steve Bartle is a seasoned sports media member specializing in Utah Athletics, an insider with nearly 10 years of experience covering the school. He has covered multiple Pac-12 Conference championship games and bowl games, including the 2021 and 2022 Rose Bowl games, as well as conference basketball and baseball tournaments, and Utah’s transition to the Big 12 Conference.

He hosts Utah and Big 12 podcasts on KSL Sports. He has earned certification through The Scouting Academy, a curriculum designed to teach the process of scouting football players. Thanks to his experience, he has developed a solid understanding of college athletics, talent evaluation, recruiting, and media coverage.

Spencer Fano Becomes Utah Football’s Fifth Unanimous All-American

Spencer Fano checked every box, joining an elite list of just five Utah football players to ever earn unanimous All-America honors.
9 months ago

Utah’s Caleb Lomu Declares for the 2026 NFL Draft

Utah LT Caleb Lomu has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. His rise is grounded in measurable performance and elite traits that that put him in the conversation for OT1.
9 months ago

Utah Turned to Private Equity — The Next Era of Athletic Funding?

Rev-share, expanded NIL, and rising costs have fundamentally changed college athletics and old donor ways, leading Utah to private equity.
9 months ago

Spencer Fano, John Henry Daley All-America Honors Reinforce What Utah Football Is All About

Spencer Fano and John Henry Daley being recognized nationally tells everyone watching that Utah Football is still doing what it’s always done.
9 months ago

Utah’s Tale Of Two Halves Doom Them Against Mississippi State

SALT LAKE CITY —Mississippi State stunned Utah in Salt Lake City, rallying past the Runnin’ Utes 82–74 in a neutral-site contest at the Delta Center. It was a tale of two halves for Alex Jensen’s squad — and unfortunately for Utah, it flipped violently after the break. Behind decisive defensive adjustments that completely disrupted Utah’s […]
9 months ago

Spencer Fano Claims Outland Trophy, Cements Legacy At Utah Football

SALT LAKE CITY— Today, Utah’s dominant right tackle — Spencer Fano has earned the Outland Trophy, college football’s most prestigious honor for an offensive lineman. The award recognizes the best blocker or defender in the trenches — the muscle and grit behind every big run and clean pass. Utah didn’t just run the ball well […]
9 months ago

Kyle Whittingham: The Man Who Redefined The University of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY— For two decades, Kyle Whittingham had been more than a coach. He has been at the helm of the Utah football program that redefined an entire university. He was Utah’s constant heartbeat, the architect of its rise from mid-major afterthought to national power, and the steady hand that shaped the University of […]
9 months ago

Kyle Whittingham to Step Down as Head Coach of Utah Football

Kyle Whittingham has called it a career as he has officially retired as head coach of Utah football.
9 months ago

Byrd Ficklin Is ‘Here To Stay,’ Devon Dampier’s Return Still Looms Large

In an era where young quarterbacks typically bolt at the first sign of a depth chart squeeze, this is a rarity. And a win — a big one.
9 months ago

Utes Detonate in Dominant Home Win Over Boise State

SALT LAKE CITY— Utah didn’t just beat Boise State on Wednesday night — the Utes dismantled them. Behind a devastating second-quarter surge and a backcourt clinic from Lani White, LA Sneed, and fellow freshman Avery Hjelmstad, Utah enjoyed a 91–58 runaway at the Huntsman Center, showcasing a team that’s starting to find its identity — […]
9 months ago

Utah Volleyball Legend Beth Launiere Retires After 36 Seasons; Alyssa D’Errico Named Head Coach

This is a smart succession plan, a bridge from tradition to the future without losing sight of what made Utah volleyball great.
9 months ago

University of Utah Announces Landmark Private Equity Deal

Utah Athletics will be reorganized into a newly created for-profit holding company, Utah Brands & Entertainment LLC, co-owned with New York-based private equity firm Otro Capital.
9 months ago

Utah Football Set to Face Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

Kyle Whittingham and Utah football are headed back to the Las Vegas Bowl, and this time the opponent is set: the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
9 months ago

Instant Takeaways: Far From Pretty, Utah Basketball Survives Cal Baptist

Utah is 7–3. The offense is promising. But unless the rebounding improves, the ceiling is capped — and the Big 12 schedule won’t forgive this kind of profile.
9 months ago

Utah Leans On Backcourt Firepower, Survive Rebounding Woes Vs Cal Baptist

Utah improves to 7–3, by surviving a Cal Baptist that demanded far more late-game composure than it should have.
9 months ago

Utah Football 2026 Signing Class Superlatives

As the superlatives show, Utah football signed culture fits and the caliber of player that can go toe-to-toe with the conference’s best.
9 months ago

Report: Utah Football Spending New Years In Las Vegas

Utah football's headed to the 2025 Las Vegas Bowl, though still not officially announced, most credible projections point to Big Ten opponent.
9 months ago

Kyle Whittingham: To Return Or To Retire As Head Coach Of Utah Football?

Does Kyle Whittingham believe his Utah football climb is complete — or does he believe it's worth another attempt at scaling the summit?
9 months ago

Utah Football Brings In Big 12 Honors – Fano, Dampier & Co. Get Recognition

Utah had a large representation on Big 12 All-Conference teams and individual awards. Spencer Fano, Devon Dampier and many others included.
9 months ago

How Utah’s 2026 Class Addresses Roster Needs

Utah’s 2026 recruiting class checked almost every box on the roster needs list, reloading key positions on both offense and defense.
9 months ago

Utah Flips No. 1 In-State Player Salesi Moa From Tennessee

Signing Day fireworks belong to Utah, as Salesi Moa has flipped his commitment from the Volunteers.
9 months ago

Instant Takeaways: Utah Showed Progress, Late-Game Details Need Work

Utah showed meaningful growth. They battled, they adjusted, they competed but the analytics highlight the painful truth against California.
9 months ago

Utah Falls Short in First True Road Test Against California

Utah held tough and though this is the third loss of the season already, there were some encouraging signs against California.
9 months ago

Takeaways: Utah Finds A Way To Win No. 10

Utah found the answers they needed to overcome a pretty lethargic effort. Here are the takeaways from the win over Kansas.
10 months ago