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.

Spencer Fano’s draft case is simple: “I’ll do what I need to be great”

There’s nothing left to uncover about Spencer Fano, but Pro Day was another check point in the process to the NFL Draft.
4 months ago

Former Utah TE Brant Kuithe to workout at Utah’s 2026 Pro Day

A year after the injury that seemed to close the door, Brant Kuithe will participate in Utah's 2026 Pro Day, among many other former Utes, looking for an opportunity to prove themselves for the next level.
4 months ago

Utah football coach Morgan Scalley donates $2 Million to program

Utah head football coach Morgan Scalley and his wife, Liz, have pledged a $2 million gift to the Utah football program
5 months ago

Alex Jensen, Utah basketball face critical offseason

Year one under Alex Jensen delivered plenty of difficult lessons. Now, Utah basketball enters a critical offseason in the rebuild.
5 months ago

Despite Valiant Big 12 Tournament Effort, Utah Comes Up Short Against Cincinnati

Utah’s season ended the same way much of it unfolded: promising start, uneven in-between, resilient late, but ultimately just short. Cincinnati defeats Utah 73-66.
5 months ago

Utah vs. Cincinnati: A Big 12 Tournament Test With Nothing To Lose

Tournament basketball is often unpredictable, especially in the Big 12. Utah will need some of that against Cincinnati.
5 months ago

Utah’s Terrence Brown Earns Big 12 Honorable Mention

SALT LAKE CITY — In a season defined by difficulties, growth, and learning the realities of Big 12 basketball, Terrence Brown emerged as Utah’s most dynamic offensive weapon. On Monday, the conference recognized that production. Brown was named All–Big 12 Honorable Mention, an acknowledgment of the junior guard’s breakout season and the offensive responsibility he […]
5 months ago

Utah Finishes 4-0 Sweep of Grand Canyon in Ballpark Debut Series

The Utes opened the historic homestand with wins of 9–0, 1–0, and 4–0, including three consecutive shutouts, before closing the series Monday with a 7–2 victory to finish the sweep.
5 months ago

Baylor’s Offensive Efficiency Too Much for Utah In Waco

Baylor took full advantage of that looseness, racing past Utah in the first half and never looking back. 
5 months ago

Utah Celebrates Historic Home Opener With Shutout Victory

For the first time in a long time, Utah baseball played a home opener on its own campus — celebrate a shutout victory.
5 months ago

Utah President Taylor Randall Attends National College Sports Roundtable

By attending the presidential roundtable, Taylor Randall provided the University of Utah a presence in conversations that could shape the future structure of college sports.
5 months ago

Utah Baseball To Open New Era With First Game At America First Ballpark

Opening day always carries anticipation, this one carries history. It will be the first chapter of Utah baseball’s new home — and the beginning of a new era for the program.
5 months ago

Morgan Scalley: “Utah Through and Through” — Inside The Utes’ New Era

Spring football is approaching in Salt Lake City, and for Utah head coach Morgan Scalley, it's an exciting opportunity for him and his program.
5 months ago

Alex Jensen Calls First Half “Embarrassing” As Utah Falls to Colorado

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah head coach Alex Jensen didn’t sugarcoat it. After Colorado built a massive early lead and held on for a 92–78 win at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, Jensen’s postgame message centered on the way the Utes started the game. “Very disappointing first half,” Jensen said afterward. “I think everybody expects […]
5 months ago

Colorado Dominates Early, Holds Off Utah Rally

By the time Utah found its rhythm, Colorado already had the game in hand.
5 months ago

Utah Women’s Basketball Heads To Kansas City, Big 12 Tournament

Tournament play always requires players to elevate their games. Utah will need that in order to improve their NCAA Tournament hopes.
5 months ago

Utah, Colorado Game Preview, Score Prediction

Utah's performance largely hinges on execution. If Utah controls the pace and limits mistakes, this becomes a tight, competitive game vs Colorado.
5 months ago

Spencer Fano, Caleb Lomu Shine On Final Day Of NFL Combine, Dallen Bentley Boosts Stock In Indianapolis

Utah prospects Spencer Fano, Caleb Lomu turned heads with strong NFL Combine performances, while Dallen Bentley helped himself too.
5 months ago

With Two Games Left, Utah Still Battling The Same Offensive Habits

To start the game Saturday, the Runnin' Utes looked connected. Then, just as quickly, Utah reverted to habits that have haunted them all season.
5 months ago

Droughts Define Utah’s Road Setback Against Arizona State

Scoring droughts defined Utah's outing against Arizona State in the desert today, as the Utes fall to the Sun Devils, 73-60.
5 months ago

Utah, Arizona State Game Preview, Score Prediction

After a brutal outing the last matchup, Utah travels to Tempe to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils.
5 months ago

Utes Rally In Colorado, Deliver Season-Saving Win

Led by 21 points from Lani White, the Utes stormed back to beat Colorado 67–64 to secure a season-saving win on the road.
5 months ago

Alex Jensen: ‘You Don’t Beat Teams Like That Turning It Over’

“We didn’t handle their pressure very well,” Utah head coach Alex Jensen said after their 75-59 loss to Iowa State.
5 months ago

Iowa State’s Pressure Overwhelms Utah In The Huntsman

Every time Utah made a mini push — a Dawes dunk, a McHenry jumper, a Brown free-throw trip — Iowa State answered by tightening defensively.
5 months ago