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 has landed Weber State transfer big man Malek Gomma

Former Weber State big man Malek Gomma has committed to Utah.
3 months ago

Utah OC Kevin McGiven sees ‘buy-in’ and progress — but knows more is needed

Kevin McGiven’s early assessment of Utah’s offense is what you’d expect from a system in transition - progress, not polish.
3 months ago

Ohio State transfer guard Taison Chatman has committed to Utah Basketball

Alex Jensen has secured another piece to the puzzle as Ohio State transfer Taison Chatman has committed to Utah.
3 months ago

Devon Dampier’s next steps could define Utah’s 2026 season

If Devon Dampier can pair his existing playmaking ability with greater processing and command, Utah’s offense will become more dangerous in 2026.
3 months ago

Semi Taulanga’s viral touchdown a product of embracing Utah’s ‘rhino’ role

It was one play. One clip. Maybe 10 seconds of football. But just like that, Utah tight end Semi Taulanga caught everyone’s attention.
3 months ago

Morgan Scalley ‘very pleased’ with progress, work remains for Utah football

For Morgan Scalley, he's seen progress throughout spring ball, soon responsibility will shift to players for continued development this offseason.
3 months ago

Utah lands first transfer portal commitment from Utah Valley’s Jackson Holcombe

Former UVU standout Jackson Holcombe becomes Utah's first transfer portal commitment of the cycle, and it's valuable one for Alex Jensen.
4 months ago

Utah Football set for a big weekend of visiting recruits

SALT LAKE CITY — Spring ball is about player development on the field. But it’s recruiting season, every part of the year — and for Utah, this weekend is a big one. The Utes are expected to host a deep group of prospects from the 2027 and 2028 classes, a mix of in-state priorities, and […]
4 months ago

Big 12 announces weekday slate; Utah Football set for Black Friday home game in 2026

Utah football's inclusion in the Big 12’s 2026 weekday slate places the Utes in a prominent late-season window, with a Black Friday home game against West Virginia.
4 months ago

Notes from Utah Football spring practice

Two days after one of the sharpest spring practices, Utah football came back to earth in a special Thursday viewing session.
4 months ago

Utah Basketball: What’s a successful offseason look like?

In an important offseason, Alex Jensen and Utah Basketball need to find success.
4 months ago

Utah Football seeing progress, chasing situational precision in week four of spring ball

As Utah football moves into week four of spring ball, Morgan Scalley says the focus has shifted from installation to refinement.
4 months ago

Utah lands commitment from Idaho edge rusher Jack Henderson

Jack Henderson fits the mold of what Utah has always developed best: long, physical, high-motor edge defenders who get better every year.
4 months ago

Utah’s Terrence Brown to enter transfer portal, NBA Draft process

Utah's star point guard Terrence Brown has declared his intentions to enter the transfer portal and NBA Draft process.
4 months ago

“You’ll be back” — Chad Bumphis’ return to Utah fulfills promise Morgan Scalley made to him

Chad Bumphis didn’t come back to rebuild Utah's WR room. He came back to elevate it and the belief inside the building is clear.
4 months ago

The opportunity to coach under Morgan Scalley at Utah, Jordan Gross ‘not taking it lightly’

Despite the lack of a real P4 resume, Morgan Scalley is betting that belief, culture, and Jordan Gross' personal experience will outweigh convention.
4 months ago

Kevin McGiven wants to build on Utah’s foundation, shift focus on quarterback growth

With Kevin McGiven and all of the new personnel on the roster, Utah’s offensive identity is going through a bit of an evolution.
4 months ago

Utah’s Huntsman Center renovation process taking next steps

Utah has started to solicit bids from firms on the Huntsman Center renovation plans.
4 months ago

Utah’s Dallen Bentley reinforced rising draft stock at Pro Day

For Dallen Bentley, Utah’s Pro Day was all about reinforcing his improving NFL Draft stock. 
4 months ago

Notes from Utah football spring practice

The first real look at a Morgan Scalley-led Utah football spring practice didn’t disappoint—and more importantly, it didn’t feel the same.
4 months ago

Utah unveils 15-man leadership council for 2026 season

Utah named their leaders and defined what leadership looks like in 2026. It starts with Dampier and Ficklin to set the tone, but it hits on all the keynotes for this year's squad.
4 months ago

Utah’s Caleb Lomu caps Pro Day with first-round momentum

Caleb Lomu has been a steady presence protecting the blindside over the past two seasons, now he puts the final touches on his NFL Draft resume.
4 months ago

Kyle Whittingham wanted to remain at Utah, according to newly revealed documents

SALT LAKE CITY— December was supposed to be the bow on Kyle Whittingham’s career at Utah. It took an unforeseen twist, when he stepped down and then accepted the job at Michigan. Following the whirlwind were nothing but questions about what transpired —two weeks that flipped a 21-year legacy into a cross-country reset, and turned […]
4 months ago

Utah’s spring ball begins with clear message from Morgan Scalley

Day one of Utah's spring ball came with a clear message from new head coach Morgan Scalley: effort is non-negotiable.
4 months ago