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 Unravels In Final Minutes, Fall To Oklahoma State

SALT LAKE CITY—Utah had its chances — and even moments of control — but couldn’t hold onto either. Oklahoma State capitalized on second-chance points, timely shot-making, and Utah’s missed details down the stretch to pull away for a 81–69  win Saturday evening at the Huntsman Center, wasting a competitive performance that unraveled in the game’s […]
6 months ago

Utah Looking To Bounce Back Against Oklahoma State

This is an important Big 12 contest for both Utah and Oklahoma State, the Utes are looking to bounce back with a win in the Huntsman Center.
6 months ago

A New Home, A New Era: Utah Baseball Cuts Ribbon on Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark

Utah baseball now has the infrastructure, identity, and recruiting narrative to match its Big 12 ambitions — and a home that finally reflects the program’s long-term competitive intent.
6 months ago

Morgan Scalley, Utah Football Honing In On New General Manager

Utah football is reshaping it's front office, and appears to be honing in on Joe D'Orazio as the program’s new general manager.
6 months ago

Utah Competed, But AJ Dybantsa’s 43 Powers BYU Past The Runnin’ Utes

Provo, Ut.— In a rivalry game that stayed tense longer than the final score suggests, Utah ran out of steam late in the second half, while the BYU Cougars leaned on a singular, overwhelming force to break it open. Riding AJ Dybantsa’s relentless shot-making and physical dominance, he scored a career-high and new school record […]
6 months ago

Utah Football’s 2026 Schedule Released

Utah football was able to right the ship this past season, so for Morgan Scalley and the Utes, the 2026 schedule is about staying on course.
6 months ago

Utah Comes Up Short After 40 Minute Back-And-Forth With Kansas State

Kansas State and Utah were in a 40-minute battle but the Utes were unable to make the plays they needed to in the final seconds to steal a win.
6 months ago

Devon Dampier Announces Return To Utah For 2026 Season

With Devon Dampier set to return at the controls, Morgan Scalley's Utah program begins 2026 with a proven leader, and an identity they can refine rather than reinvent.
7 months ago

Utah Unable To Overcome BYU, Stars Shine In 89-84 Game

SALT LAKE CITY — There’s nothing casual about this one. Utah Runnin’ Utes welcome in-state rival BYU Cougars — ranked No. 9 — on Saturday night inside the Jon M. Huntsman Center, as the Holy War tips off its first chapter of the season at 8 p.m. This is meeting No. 267 in a rivalry […]
7 months ago

Same Physical DNA, More Answers: Inside Morgan Scalley’s Vision for Utah’s Offense

For weeks, the speculation around Morgan Scalley’s vision for Utah’s offense followed a familiar path or blazed a new one.
7 months ago

From Fan To Utah Man: Morgan Scalley Is The One To Lead Utah’s Next Chapter

Morgan Scalley’s introduction was a statement of identity for Utah football as it enters a new era.
7 months ago

Utah Football Adds Experienced Developer Luke Wells as Tight Ends Coach

With Luke Wells on board at Utah, Morgan Scalley wants to continue to enjoy consistent production from the tight end position.
7 months ago

Utah Football Adds Veteran Inoke Breckterfield as Defensive Ends Coach

Morgan Scalley, Utah aim to re-establish dominant physicality up front by naming Inoke Breckterfield defensive ends coach.
7 months ago

Utah Football Brings Back Chad Bumphis as Wide Receivers Coach

Morgan Scalley made another hire familiar to Utah fans, as Chad Bumphis will return to Salt Lake City to coach the receivers.
7 months ago

Utah Shocks No. 8 TCU 87–77 in Overtime at Huntsman Center

The underdog Utes went got a big win Saturday night. Utah knocked off No. 8 TCU 87-77 in overtime, handing the Horned Frogs their first loss of the season
7 months ago

Utah Taps Legendary Ute and NFL All-Pro Jordan Gross as New Offensive Line Coach

Morgan Scalley, Utah football have now named former All-American and All-Pro offensive tackle Jordan Gross as their new offensive line coach.
7 months ago

Kevin McGiven Named Utah Football’s New Offensive Coordinator

University of Utah football has named Kevin McGiven as its new offensive coordinator, head coach Morgan Scalley announced Saturday.
7 months ago

Takeaways: Utah’s Leaders Did All They Could, Arizona Overwhlemed

Even when Arizona wasn’t sharp, it was still in control. Arizona's bad minutes were still good enough — and Utah’s bad minutes, by contrast, were decisively bad. 
7 months ago

No. 1 Arizona Overpowers Utah At The Huntsman Center

SALT LAKE CITY — The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats came into Salt Lake City immediately imposed their will, using size, speed, and relentless pressure to seize control and never let go in a 97–78 win over the Utes at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. The gap between Utah and No. 1 Arizona wasn’t subtle, and […]
7 months ago

Utah Football Brings Back Veteran Coach Derrick Odum as Safeties Coach

Morgan Scalley has added a familiar face to the staff, announcing the return of Derrick Odum as Utah's safeties coach for the 2026 season.
7 months ago

Colton Swan Named Utah Defensive Coordinator Under Morgan Scalley

For Utah fans, the promotion of Colton Swan offers reassurance: even amid a major coaching shift, the defensive backbone that defined the program will remain intact.
7 months ago

Utah’s Smith Snowden, Tao Johnson Plan to Enter Transfer Portal

Another familiar name from Utah is on the move. Cornerback Smith Snowden intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal
7 months ago

Jason Beck, Four Other Key Utah Coaches Are Heading To Ann Arbor

Offensive coordinator Jason Beck, Koy Detmer Jr., Micah Simon, Freddie Whittingham will all join Kyle Whittingham at Michigan.
7 months ago

Utah Turns Bowl Into Statement, Rolls Nebraska Behind Devon Dampier Masterclass

It looked like the Las Vegas Bowl might be a throwback rock fight. Then Morgan Scalley's Utah football program turned it into a clinic.
7 months ago