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.

From SLC To Indy: Utah’s Combine Crew, Their Draft Stakes

Five Utes will head to Indianapolis this week with a chance to improve their draft stock at the 2026 NFL Combine.

5 months ago

Jensen Points to “Little Things” as Utah Falls in Two-Point Battle with UCF

After Utah’s 73–71 loss to UCF, Alex Jensen’s message centered on the small moments that decide Big 12 games.

5 months ago

Utah’s Comeback Effort Stalls in Two-Point Loss to UCF

Utah showed fight in this one. They adjusted to the different looks. They battled on the glass. The effort was there tonight. UCF was just good enough to earn the win.

5 months ago

Third-Quarter Collapse Costs Utah In Rivalry Loss to BYU

For the first 20 minutes, this had the feel of a heated rivalry game. For the next 10, it was like Utah forgot how to play ball as BYU raced out to a 21-point lead.

5 months ago

Seydou Traore ‘Took the Challenge’ — And Led Utah To The Win

Utah got off to a great start collectively and Seydou Traore's late-game defense preserved those efforts in win over West Virginia.

5 months ago

Utah Finishes the Fight, Seydou Traore’s Clutch Play Seals Victory Over West Virginia

Utah walked out of Morgantown with a 61–56 win over West Virginia in an ugly game they led for over 39 minutes.

5 months ago

Utah’s 2026 Recruiting Class: Scouting Reports & Program Vision

With the transfer portal on the horizon, there is plenty more roster movement coming but Alex Jensen's first recruiting class provides direction for Utah basketball.

5 months ago

Utah Can’t Hold Late Lead, Drops Tight One to Cincinnati

Utah had a chance to steal one on the road and Jensen's squad couldn't finish the job against Cincinnati.

5 months ago

Utah Basketball Adds Promising Austrian Big Fynn Schott

The Runnin’ Utes have pulled off a serious international recruiting win. Austrian big man Fynn Schott has committed to Utah’s 2026 recruiting class.

5 months ago

Utah Honors Legendary Women’s Basketball Coach Elaine Elliott

Elaine Elliott’s impact wasn’t only measured in victories (and there were plenty). She shaped the identity of Utah women’s basketball.

5 months ago

Red Rocks Post National-High Bars Score In Win Over BYU

Facing in-state BYU, the Red Rocks delivered across all four events, in a meet that felt like a statement.

5 months ago

Morgan Scalley Hit The Ground Running As Utah Football Head Coach

Morgan Scalley’s first chapter as Utah’s head coach has been all about setting the foundation of his program.