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: What’s a successful offseason look like?

In an important offseason, Alex Jensen and Utah Basketball need to find success.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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. 
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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 […]
6 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.
6 months ago

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.
6 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.
6 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
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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 […]
6 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.
6 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. 
6 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.
6 months ago