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.

Utah’s Upcoming Scrimmage Will Be Key In Finalizing Fall Camp Battles

Utah football's second scrimmage will be key in finalizing the depth chart.
12 months ago

Utah Cornerback Elijah “Scooby” Davis’ Has Newfound Confidence, Leadership

Utah cornerback Elijah "Scooby" Davis experience has led to new leadership mindset.
12 months ago

Utah’s Cornerback Battle: Blake Cotton Is Making His Move

After two weeks of camp competition, Blake Cotton appears to be emerging as the top option in Utah's search for a new starting cornerback.
12 months ago

Utah Seeing Progress With Two-Way Players Lander Barton, Smith Snowden

Utah Football fans may be in for a pleasant surprise when the season kicks off. During Fall Camp coaches have hinted at the potential of players like Lander Barton and Smith Snowden playing on both sides of the ball.
12 months ago

Utah Football: Jaren Kump’s Consistency, Confidence Vital To Leading This Team

Veteran offensive lineman Jaren Kump will play big role for Utah football this season as captain, his leadership will be key to their outlook.
12 months ago

What Utah Learned After First Fall Camp Scrimmage

Utah football is two weeks into fall camp and Kyle Whittingham's staff is gaining clarity throughout the roster.
12 months ago

It’s About Finding The ‘Trustworthy Guys’ For Jason Beck, Utah Football

Utah football will soon be two weeks into fall ball and Jason Beck is carefully identifying who the trustworthy guys are going to be on offense.
12 months ago

Free Safety Tao Johnson Sees Differences In Utah Preparing For 2025 Season

As Utah football attempts to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 campaign, one of the team’s key defensive leaders, free safety Tao Johnson, is stepping into a bigger role — both in performance and presence.
12 months ago

Micah Simon Instilling A Process-Oriented Mindset With Utah Receivers

Micah Simon isn’t just cultivating receivers who can produce in the passing game, he's building a culture in the Utah receiver room.
12 months ago

Utah’s Smith Snowden Is Focused On Building On Last Year’s Progress

Utah football defensive back Smith Snowden is looking to take on a greater leadership role with the team this season.
12 months ago

Looking Ahead To Week Two Of Fall Camp For Utah Football

After a week of camp and media availability, Utah's second week of fall camp will be significant.
12 months ago

Three Burning Questions After Two Days Of Fall Camp For Utah Football

After two days of camp and media availability, here are three burning questions for Utah football in fall camp.
1 year ago

Kelvin Obot, Utah Football’s New Five-Star Commit

Utah football landed an important prospect in Kelvin Obot, who is now considered a five-star prospect in the 2026 class.
1 year ago

Unpacking The Utah Football Notebook From Big 12 Media Days

Unpacking the Utah football notebook from Big 12 media days.
1 year ago

Utah’s Devon Dampier Is Excited To Compete In The Big 12

Devon Dampier is a name that many will come to learn about this fall as he hopes to lead Utah back to Big 12 title contention.
1 year ago

Smith Snowden Excited To Take On The Role Of Leader For Utah Football

Utah football defensive back Smith Snowden is looking to take on a greater leadership role with the team this season.
1 year ago

Brett Yormark: “Never Been A Better Time To Be Part Of The Big 12”

At Big 12 media day, Brett Yormark shared insights into the conference outlook and hit on hot topics such as CFP Format, media rights, etc.
1 year ago

Utah Football’s Devon Dampier, Spencer Fano, Caleb Lomu Earn Preseason Big 12 Accolades

Utah football's headliners Devon Dampier, Spencer Fano, Caleb Lomu earn preseason Big 12 accolades.
1 year ago

Utah Football: Previewing Potential Storylines At Big 12 Media Days

Kyle Whittingham and his Utah football program will be in Texas for Big 12 media days, here are six potential storylines to follow.
1 year ago

Utah Football Lands Another OL Commit In Moses Sparks

Utah football picked up their fourth commit of the weekend in Lubbock, TX defensive lineman Javion Ramon.
1 year ago

Utah Football Trending For No. 1 In-State Player

Utah football is putting the polish on their June recruiting efforts and the Utes are trending for their top target, Salesi Moa.
1 year ago

Utah Football Lands Dynamic Duo In Jaron, Kennan Pula

Utah football lands the commitment of the Pula twins, Jaron & Kennan, flipping them from the UCLA Bruins.
1 year ago

Utah Basketball Adds Big Man Josh Hayes

Alex Jensen and his Utah basketball staff have secured German guard Jacob Patrick.
1 year ago

Utah Football Edges Out Michigan, Oregon, Nebraska To Land OT Kelvin Obot

Utah football edges out Michigan, Nebraska, and Oregon to land top-flight tackle in the 2026 class.
1 year ago