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.

Devon Dampier’s progression reveals what could come next for Utah in 2026

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier made major efficiency gains in 2025. His accuracy, deep passing and command will shape his 2026 ceiling.
2 months ago

Trey Reynolds leads Utah quietly—and nobody outworks him

Utah football captain Trey Reynolds has emerged as a quiet leader whose preparation, consistency and work ethic set the standard.
2 months ago

Utah turns toward game preparation with study habits taking priority

Utah football turns its focus to the Idaho game as Morgan Scalley emphasizes film study, preparation habits, leadership and disciplined execution.
2 months ago

Utah names six captains, 15-player leadership council for 2026 season

Utah football has named the captains and leadership council to lead them into the 2026 season.
2 months ago

Utah basketball’s roster comes into focus after a whirlwind 12 hours

Utah basketball has finalized its 2026-27 roster with a revamped group featuring more proven transfer portal additions, versatility and upside.
2 months ago

Utah basketball officially signs Austrian big man Fynn Schott

After a long wait, Utah basketball finally has the Austrian big man Fynn Schott officially signed and in the fold.
2 months ago

Utah basketball loses Noam Yaacov to ineligible ruling by NCAA

SALT LAKE CITY — International guard Noam Yaacov has been deemed ineligible to compete by the NCAA, KSL Sports has learned, ending Utah’s efforts to get the highly regarded guard cleared for the 2026-27 season. One of the most intriguing pieces of Utah basketball’s rebuilt roster will not make it onto the floor for the […]
2 months ago

Unloading the notebook: Utah football’s depth is taking shape, but competition continues before opener

Utah football coached offered some clarity on emerging playmakers, group development, and the remaining questions before the season opener.
2 months ago

Morgan Scalley’s alumni plan aims to make Utah football family last beyond the final snap

Morgan Scalley and Bo Nagahi are strengthening Utah football’s alumni network through greater access, mentorship and support after football.
2 months ago

Utah red-zone expectations: What Morgan Scalley needs from the Utes

Morgan Scalley wants greater red-zone efficiency from Utah. Here’s what reasonable regression looks like and which players must step up.
2 months ago

Unloading the notebook: Utah’s roster depth keeps revealing itself

Utah fall camp notebook: Depth is emerging across the roster as the Utes sort through position groups and identify players pushing for larger roles.
2 months ago

Utes in the NFL: Spencer Fano, Lander Barton highlight preseason Week 1

Nearly 40 former Utes entered the week on NFL rosters, including Utah's 2026 rookie class, several of whom made their preseason debut.
2 months ago

Unloading the notebook: Offensive-line combinations remain open as camp enters its final stretch

Utah has entered the dog days of fall camp with a more physical roster, encouraging depth and several important questions still unresolved.
2 months ago

Utah starts at No. 21 in AP Top 25 as Morgan Scalley balances continuity and change

Utah will begin the Morgan Scalley era ranked inside the AP Top 25.
2 months ago

How Steve Saunders is rebuilding Utah football’s strength program

Spend enough time around Utah football’s fall camp and the conversation eventually arrives at the same topic: summer workout gains.
2 months ago

New production studios expand Utah Athletics’ reach, revenue opportunities

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Athletics entered the Big 12 era knowing it would need to produce more of its own broadcasts. With the opening of its new on-campus media production studios, that requirement has evolved into a broader opportunity. The new facility gives Utah greater control over how its teams and athletes are presented […]
3 months ago

Unloading the notebook: Utah defense finding confidence, depth and a physical edge

It's week two of fall camp and the Utah defense is settling into things, seeing progress, but holding onto the chip on the shoulder.
3 months ago

Utah basketball picks up NBA Summer League guard Trey Campbell

Alex Jensen, Utah basketball picked up a commitment from a 5th-year eligible transfer guard, Trey Campbell.
3 months ago

Unloading the notebook: Utah football begins Week 2

For the first time in a few years, Utah media got an actual look behind the fall camp curtain for a peak at some football action.
3 months ago

The most dangerous version of Utah QB Devon Dampier is the one developing before the snap

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier is developing his game pre-snap, which could make it significantly more dangerous post-snap.
3 months ago

Wayshawn Parker is chasing 1,200 yards; Utah is measuring something bigger

The rushing goal belongs on the billboard. Utah’s season may be decided by how well Wayshawn Parker handles everything written beneath it.
3 months ago

Unloading the notebook: Utah football’s assistant coach availability

Utah football's assistant coach availability produced several meaningful updates, here are the notes that stood out from Wednesday.
3 months ago

Unloading the notebook: New faces begin making noise on Utah’s defense

From Johnathan Hall and Utah’s defensive players, the Day 2 takeaways include an overlooked defensive front, emerging newcomers, and more.
3 months ago

Unloading the notebook: Day one for Utah football fall camp

From Morgan Scalley & players, the biggest takeaway from Utah football's first day of fall camp was the players’ ownership of summer workouts.
3 months ago