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 basketball, Big 12 Conference announce home and away designations for 2026-27 season

The Big 12 announced the 2026-27 home and away game designations, and Utah now knows the makeup of their schedule.
2 months ago

Devon Dampier taking ownership of his development by bringing Utah receivers to Arizona to train

About two weeks ago, Devon Dampier rented an Airbnb and paid for flights for a group of Utah receivers to train with him in Arizona.
2 months ago

Utah Athletics exploring new apparel partnership

Utah Athletics appears to be moving closer to a significant change in its apparel partnership.
2 months ago

Noam Yaacov’s unique path to Utah remains on track

Noam Yaacov’s situation has more layers than a typical Utah basketball addition, but the belief, the expectation, the plan has not changed.
2 months ago

Utah lands commitment from Dillon Sykes, the fourth from from this past weekend

Utah football continues it's recruiting momentum, landing the fourth from the recent group of visitors, in dynamic receiver Dillon Sykes.
2 months ago

Utah AD Mark Harlan criticizes Brendan Sorsby injunction, warns of competitive integrity concerns

SALT LAKE CITY — Never afraid to speak his mind, Utah athletic director Mark Harlan shared thoughts Monday after Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby received a temporary injunction that clears the way for him to play during the 2026 college football season. Sorsby, who had previously been ruled ineligible by the NCAA for gambling violations, […]
2 months ago

Utah lands third commitment of the day in Aiden Martin

Aiden Martin become the third commit in the last 24 hours for Utah football, adding momentum to Morgan Scalley's recruiting efforts.
2 months ago

Three-star TE Braxton Daniel commits to Utah

Utah football added another commit to the 2027 recruiting class, as three-star tight end Braxton Daniel gave his pledge to Morgan Scalley's program.
2 months ago

Damian Anyasodo commitment continues Utah’s early OL momentum

The Utes have landed another offensive lineman in the 2027 class, as Damian Anyasodo has committed to Utah.
2 months ago

Quarterback Brandon Rose has transferred back to Utah

Brandon Rose has transferred back to Utah, which strengthens the quarterback room.
2 months ago

Utah football’s ‘Light The U’ celebration featured in EA Sports College Football 27 trailer

Utah football fans received a fun surprise in the official trailer for EA Sports College Football 27.
2 months ago

Lukas McCanna commits to Utah Basketball, will reclassify to join Runnin’ Utes

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah basketball has added another young frontcourt piece to its developmental pipeline. Lukas McCanna, a 2027 prospect out of Western Reserve Academy in Ohio, has committed to the Runnin’ Utes and will reclassify to join the program in the coming months. For Utah, this is less about adding a player expected […]
2 months ago

Utah DE Lance Holtzclaw brings student-athlete voice to Capitol Hill

Wednesday’s hearing comes at a critical point for college sports. Utah's Lance Holtzclaw’s gave student athletes a presence in one of the most important conversations in college athletics.
2 months ago

Three-star OL Sire Stewart has committed to Utah

Utah football landed it's first commit of OV season, landing three-star OL Sire Stewart, who officially visited the program this weekend.
2 months ago

Utah helps itself with key recruits after positive official visit weekend

Morgan Scalley, Utah hosted a group of priority recruits for the first official visit weekend of the month, and gained a lot of positive momentum.
2 months ago

Big 12 exploring 10-game conference football schedule

A 10-game schedule would not be a small tweak, but if the playoff expands, the Big 12 may decide that more league games are worth the risk.
2 months ago

Tiki Teeples ready to help Utah build 2027 recruiting momentum

Tiki Teeples returns to Utah for an official visit. He is a committed piece of the 2027 class, and a player who wants to help bring others with him.
2 months ago

Davon Smith’s official visit gives Utah chance to define defensive role

Davon Smith’s official visit gives Utah a chance to strengthen its position with a linebacker who matches what the program values defensively.
2 months ago

Lincoln Mageo’s official visit gives Utah chance to reinforce trench identity

Lincoln Mageo's looking forward to his official visit to Utah this weekend and the opportunity to learn more about Coach Gross' vision in the trenches.
2 months ago

Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek criticizes ESPN for kickoff times against Utah, Georgia

SALT LAKE CITY — Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek made clear Wednesday that he was not thrilled with the kickoff times assigned to two of the Razorbacks’ biggest early-season games. The two kickoff times under fire: Sept. 12 game at Utah set for 9:15 p.m. CT on ESPN and a Sept. 19 home matchup against […]
2 months ago

Utah’s first official visit weekend offers early look at Scalley, D’Orazio blueprint

Utah football’s first official visit weekend of the 2027 recruiting cycle is here, and it carries a little more weight than usual.
2 months ago

Utah football announces kickoff times, TV info for first three games of 2026 season

You know Utah football is getting closer when early-season kickoff times and television designations start hitting the calendar.
2 months ago

ESPN’s QB tiers ranking place Devon Dampier in prove-it category as Big 12 race takes shape

ESPN’s QB tier ranking places Utah's Devon Dampier in the right conversation.
2 months ago

NCAA ruling on Brendan Sorsby opens the door wide open on Big 12 race

The NCAA’s ruling on Brendan Sorsby does not guarantee a major drop-off for Texas Tech, and it does not automatically elevate Utah or BYU into the Big 12 championship game.
2 months ago