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.

Spring Ball Preview: Utah Football’s Tight End Room

Utah football's tight end room will look a little different and spring ball will be important to figure out just how impactful this group can be.
2 years ago

How To Watch Utah Basketball Vs. No. 22 Arizona Wildcats

Craig Smith and his Utah basketball squad will be on the road this weekend in Sunday matchup with UCF, here's how to watch the game.
2 years ago

This Is An Inflection Point For Mark Harlan, Utah Basketball

This is an incredibly important moment for Utah Basketball, as the program has elected to make a change in leadership, all eyes are on Mark Harlan.
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Head Coach Big Board: Potential Targets 1.0

Decision makers have elected to make a change with Utah basketball and have already begun the hiring search for their next head coach.
2 years ago

Craig Smith Fired As Head Coach Of Utah Basketball

Utah Basketball is making a change at the helm, after four seasons, it appears that Craig Smith has coached his final game as head coach.
2 years ago

Takeaways From Utah’s Loss To UCF

The one thing Utah has failed to improve caught up with them again in this one and the Utes fall to UCF on the road, 76-72.
2 years ago

Utah Fumbles Away Quality Opportunity In 76-72 Loss To UCF

With the hope of extending their winning ways on the road, the Utes failed to protect the ball, and gave away a great opportunity to the Knights.
2 years ago

Gianna Kneepkens Leads Utah To 92-65 Win Over Cincinnati

CINCINNATI – In a key Big 12 road test, Utah came out aggressive and secured a commanding victory over Cincinnati, 94-64. With the victory, Gavin Peterson and the Utes improved to 21-6 overall and 12-4 in conference play. This was a much-needed win for the Runnin’ Utes after they dropped a tough one to Oklahoma […]
2 years ago

Runnin’ Utes Working For More Consistency In Final Stretch Of Big 12 Play

For Craig Smith and the Runnin' Utes it all starts against the UCF Knights. Utah has to find a way to raise their level of play on the road.
2 years ago

Utah Gymnastics Wins An Outright Big 12 Title, Score New Season High

The Red Rocks were fantastic on Friday night, scoring a new season high and establish Utah gymnastics atop the Big 12 with a new outright title.
2 years ago

How To Watch Utah Basketball Vs. UCF Knights

Craig Smith and his Utah basketball squad will be on the road this weekend in Sunday matchup with UCF, here's how to watch the game.
2 years ago

Utah Football Locks In Official Visit With Top Five TE Brock Harris

Utah football has been busy locking in official visits with their top targets in the 2026 class and they secured a big one with Brock Harris.
2 years ago

Recruiting Round-Up: Utah’s Top Targets and Emerging Quarterback Prospects

The new recruiting cycle is just getting started but Utah football's recruiting priorities are starting to take shape, especially at quarterback.
2 years ago

Spring Ball Preview: Utah Football’s Running Back Room

Utah football is closing in on the start of spring ball, which makes it a good time to start position group previews, continuing with the running back room.
2 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Sees Winning Streak Ended In 68-64 Loss To Oklahoma State

The Utes were never able to get into gear offensively against the Cowgirls, and fell 68-64.
2 years ago

Jerome Tang, Bill Self Showed Appreciation For Utah’s Home, The Jon M. Huntsman Center

After each contest, the two opposing head coaches raved about Utah's home venue and its meaning to college basketball.
2 years ago

College Basketball World Reacts To Utah’s Back-To-Back Wins

Craig Smith and the Utah basketball earned back-to-back wins over Kansas and Kansas State and the college basketball world took notice.
2 years ago

Takeaways From Utah’s Win Over Kansas State For Second-Straight Victory

Craig Smith and the Utes notched a big upset win over the No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks. Here are the takeaways from the tonight's action.
2 years ago

Utah Doubles Up On Sunflower State With 74-69 Win Over Kansas State

Thanks to a remarkable effort level on both ends of the floor, Utah basketball knocks off No. 17 Kansas in 74-67 upset win.
2 years ago

Takeaways From Utah’s Upset Victory Over No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks

Craig Smith and the Utes notched a big upset win over the No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks. Here are the takeaways from the tonight's action.
2 years ago

Utah Basketball Upsets The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks 74-67

Thanks to a remarkable effort level on both ends of the floor, Utah basketball knocks off No. 17 Kansas in 74-67 upset win.
2 years ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Cruises To Seventh-Straight Win, Defeat Arizona State 98-62

The Utes jumped out to a lead and never looked back. Gavin Peterson's Utah women's basketball squad took care of business against ASU.
2 years ago

Former Utah Basketball Star Branden Carlson A Big Mover In New NBA Re-Draft

Former Utah Basketball big man Branden Carlson has benefitted quite a bit from his time he's received on the floor in the NBA and G-League.
2 years ago

How To Watch Utah Basketball Vs No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks

How to watch, stream, and listen to Utah Vs. Kansas basketball Saturday night, as the Utes attempt to get back in the win column.
2 years ago