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 officially announces the return of Babacar Faye

Alex Jensen and Utah basketball are officially bringing back big man Babacar Faye, who could be a key piece to the 2026-27 outlook.
4 months ago

Utah baseball beats BYU again, secures rivalry series win in Provo

Utah baseball provided an emphatic response after dropping the series opener against BYU. The Utes took the series with a rubber match win.
4 months ago

Utah basketball extends offer to 2027 four-star center

Utah basketball’s offer to Chris Brown is another sign that Jensen’s staff is thinking beyond short-term roster repair and into long-term roster construction.
4 months ago

How Utah basketball’s 2026–27 roster actually fits

Utah basketball didn't walk into an offseason searching for answers. Alex Jensen, Wes Wilcox and staff came into the offseason with a plan.
4 months ago

After year one reset, Alex Jensen begins building Utah’s foundation

Alex Jensen has maintained a long-term vision over selling a quick turnaround. He’s building a foundation with structure, evaluation, and buy-in to stabilize Utah.
5 months ago

2027 NFL Draft: Way-too-early look at Utah football players who could emerge this fall

The way-too-early talk around the 2027 NFL Draft class has already begun. For Utah football that topic is going to feel a little different this offseason.
5 months ago

Same dream, same team: Spencer and Logan Fano’s journey from Utah to the Cleveland Browns

Spencer Fano is a top-10 pick. Logan Fano earned a chance to sign on an NFL roster. Two Utah kids head to NFL together.
5 months ago

Spencer Fano, Caleb Lomu make history for Utah football

Offensive tackles Spencer Fano & Caleb Lomu make history for Utah football after both were selected in the 1st round of the NFL Draft.
5 months ago

Previewing Utah football’s class in the 2026 NFL Draft

Utah’s 2026 NFL Draft class reflects exactly what the program has become — not just a producer of talent, but a developer of it.
5 months ago

Arizona DL Tiki Teeples commits to Utah football

Utah beat out Big 12 programs Texas Tech, Kansas State, Kansas to land three-star defensive lineman Tiki Teeples.
5 months ago

German F Alec Anigbata has signed with Utah basketball

Utah men’s basketball continued to expand its international footprint this week, as German forward Alec Anigbata announced his commitment to the Runnin’ Utes.
5 months ago

After two years of setbacks, Utah offensive lineman Isaiah Garcia is finding his way back

Ike Garcia’s return is significant not only for himself— but also how it lines up with where Utah is as a program right now under Morgan Scalley.
5 months ago

Top European PG Noam Yaacov has announced his commitment to Utah

Alex Jensen continue to remake the roster by landing one of Europe's top prospects, Noam Yaacov, who announced his commitment to Utah.
5 months ago

Utah basketball lands Horizona League DPOY PG transfer TJ Burch

TJ Burch gives Utah a point guard who can control tempo, create for others, and defend at a really high level.
5 months ago

Utah has landed Weber State transfer big man Malek Gomma

Former Weber State big man Malek Gomma has committed to Utah.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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 […]
5 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.
5 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.
5 months ago