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.

Byrd Ficklin Leads Utah To Dominating 53-7 Win Over Colorado

Filling in for Devon Dampier, freshman quarterback Byrd Ficklin led Utah to 53-7 win over Colorado.

9 months ago

Devon Dampier’s Status Change On Utah’s Friday Availability Report For Colorado Game

As Utah prepares to take on Colorado, the conference-mandated availability report—usually a sidebar—feels more vital than ever this week.

9 months ago

Colorado Vs Utah Game Preview, Score Prediction

Utah hosts the Colorado Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in a late night Big 12 showdown, here is the game preview and score prediction.

9 months ago

Devon Dampier Listed On Utah’s Initial Availability Report For Colorado Game

As Utah prepares to take on Colorado, the conference-mandated availability report—usually a sidebar—feels more vital than ever this week.

9 months ago

Utah’s Alex Jensen: “Not A Better Basketball Conference Than The Big 12”

In a league loaded with elite programs and proven coaches, Utah's Alex Jensen sounds sounds like a coach intent on building something that lasts.

9 months ago

Utah’s Semi Taulanga Providing Value In The “Rhino” Role

Semi Taulanga, a 5-foot-11, 317-pound defensive lineman-turned-tight-end true freshman and provided value to Utah's offense.

9 months ago

Devon Dampier’s Status Unclear, Byrd Ficklin Might Be The Answer For Utah This Week

Utah's Byrd Ficklin may need to fill in for Devon Dampier as the Utes prepare for a tough Colorado Buffaloes squad.

9 months ago

Takeaways From Kyle Whittingham’s Colorado Week Press Conference

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham addressed the media on Monday, a rivalry week press conference and he hit on a number of topics.

9 months ago

Early Decisions Prove Too Costly For Utah In 24-21 Loss To BYU

Provo, UT. — It was another tight, competitive matchup as No. 23 Utah fought hard in a back-and-forth Holy War, but ultimately came up a field goal or two short of a win, falling 24-21 loss to No. 15 BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Kyle Whittingham enters uncharted territory as his program now drops the […]

9 months ago

No. 23 Utah Vs. No. 15 BYU , Week 8: Utah Game Preview, Score Prediction

A game preview and score prediction for Utah vs BYU, the Holy War showdown.

9 months ago

Utah’s Initial Availability Report For The BYU Rivalry Game

As Utah prepares to take on BYU, the conference-mandated availability report—usually a sidebar—feels more vital than ever this week.