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.

No Reset Button: Morgan Scalley Begins His Era the Utah Way

This transition to Morgan Scalley isn’t about replacing Kyle Whittingham. It’s about building upon what he established and making this program, his.
7 months ago

Utah Edge John Henry Daley Announces Transfer Portal Entry

Star edge rusher John Henry Daley has formally announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
7 months ago

Instant Takeaways: Utah’s Margin Was Thin — and Washington Exploited It

Utah stayed competitive because Terrence Brown and Keanu Dawes were excellent. It lost to Washington because they were alone.
7 months ago

Utah Fades Late as Washington Pulls Away in Seattle

Utah's effort was there, the fight traveled, and the game was there to be won deep into the second half. Washington just executed down the stretch.
7 months ago

Utah Football’s CEO Stepped Down, The Grind Starts Again With Morgan Scalley

Kyle Whittingham earned the right to operate like a CEO. Morgan Scalley inherits a Utah job that no longer allows it.
7 months ago

Kyle Whittingham Has Emerged As Top Candidate For Michigan Job

SALT LAKE CITY— Longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham has emerged as a leading candidate in the University of Michigan’s search for a new head football coach. First reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel early Friday morning, multiple national outlets report that Michigan’s hiring process has accelerated and that Whittingham’s name has moved to the center […]
7 months ago

Utah Basketball Lands International Christmas Surprise, Lucas Langarita

According to a report from EuroHops.com, Utah basketball just landed a significant international piece, Lucas Langarita.
7 months ago

Instant Takeaways: Keanu Dawes’ Aggression Shined In Utah’s Win

SALT LAKE CITY — After spending the early minutes probing a stubborn zone and surviving its own rebounding mistakes, Keanu Dawes and the Runnin’ Utes flipped the switch, shredded the coverage with ruthless efficiency, and turned a competitive first half into a 101–75 runaway at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Utah won the game on […]
7 months ago

Utah Pulls Away, Earning A Comfortable Win Over Eastern Washington

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s final non-conference home game was a slow burn that turned into a flamethrower. After spending much of the first half probing Eastern Washington’s zone defenses and battling its own rebounding issues, the Runnin’ Utes eventually broke the game wide open, rolling to a 101–75 win Friday night at the Jon […]
7 months ago

Kyle Whittingham Clarifies Decision to Step Down: “Now Is The Right Time”

After 21 seasons at the helm and nearly three decades tied to the Utah program, Kyle Whittingham believes the time is right to step down.
7 months ago

Spencer Fano Becomes Utah Football’s Fifth Unanimous All-American

Spencer Fano checked every box, joining an elite list of just five Utah football players to ever earn unanimous All-America honors.
7 months ago

Utah’s Caleb Lomu Declares for the 2026 NFL Draft

Utah LT Caleb Lomu has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. His rise is grounded in measurable performance and elite traits that that put him in the conversation for OT1.
7 months ago

Utah Turned to Private Equity — The Next Era of Athletic Funding?

Rev-share, expanded NIL, and rising costs have fundamentally changed college athletics and old donor ways, leading Utah to private equity.
7 months ago

Spencer Fano, John Henry Daley All-America Honors Reinforce What Utah Football Is All About

Spencer Fano and John Henry Daley being recognized nationally tells everyone watching that Utah Football is still doing what it’s always done.
8 months ago

Utah’s Tale Of Two Halves Doom Them Against Mississippi State

SALT LAKE CITY —Mississippi State stunned Utah in Salt Lake City, rallying past the Runnin’ Utes 82–74 in a neutral-site contest at the Delta Center. It was a tale of two halves for Alex Jensen’s squad — and unfortunately for Utah, it flipped violently after the break. Behind decisive defensive adjustments that completely disrupted Utah’s […]
8 months ago

Spencer Fano Claims Outland Trophy, Cements Legacy At Utah Football

SALT LAKE CITY— Today, Utah’s dominant right tackle — Spencer Fano has earned the Outland Trophy, college football’s most prestigious honor for an offensive lineman. The award recognizes the best blocker or defender in the trenches — the muscle and grit behind every big run and clean pass. Utah didn’t just run the ball well […]
8 months ago

Kyle Whittingham: The Man Who Redefined The University of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY— For two decades, Kyle Whittingham had been more than a coach. He has been at the helm of the Utah football program that redefined an entire university. He was Utah’s constant heartbeat, the architect of its rise from mid-major afterthought to national power, and the steady hand that shaped the University of […]
8 months ago

Kyle Whittingham to Step Down as Head Coach of Utah Football

Kyle Whittingham has called it a career as he has officially retired as head coach of Utah football.
8 months ago

Byrd Ficklin Is ‘Here To Stay,’ Devon Dampier’s Return Still Looms Large

In an era where young quarterbacks typically bolt at the first sign of a depth chart squeeze, this is a rarity. And a win — a big one.
8 months ago

Utes Detonate in Dominant Home Win Over Boise State

SALT LAKE CITY— Utah didn’t just beat Boise State on Wednesday night — the Utes dismantled them. Behind a devastating second-quarter surge and a backcourt clinic from Lani White, LA Sneed, and fellow freshman Avery Hjelmstad, Utah enjoyed a 91–58 runaway at the Huntsman Center, showcasing a team that’s starting to find its identity — […]
8 months ago

Utah Volleyball Legend Beth Launiere Retires After 36 Seasons; Alyssa D’Errico Named Head Coach

This is a smart succession plan, a bridge from tradition to the future without losing sight of what made Utah volleyball great.
8 months ago

University of Utah Announces Landmark Private Equity Deal

Utah Athletics will be reorganized into a newly created for-profit holding company, Utah Brands & Entertainment LLC, co-owned with New York-based private equity firm Otro Capital.
8 months ago

Utah Football Set to Face Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl

Kyle Whittingham and Utah football are headed back to the Las Vegas Bowl, and this time the opponent is set: the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
8 months ago

Instant Takeaways: Far From Pretty, Utah Basketball Survives Cal Baptist

Utah is 7–3. The offense is promising. But unless the rebounding improves, the ceiling is capped — and the Big 12 schedule won’t forgive this kind of profile.
8 months ago