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.

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.
7 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.
7 months ago

Utah Football 2026 Pre-Spring Defensive Depth Chart Projection

Here's an early look at what Morgan Scalley's Utah football defensive depth chart looks like heading into spring ball.
7 months ago

Utes, Cougars Heading To Indy: Utah Sends Five, BYU Two to 2026 NFL Combine

Utah, BYU, and the Big 12’s representation underscores the conference's ability to produce pro talent.
7 months ago

Alex Jensen Wants Utah Basketball Built the Houston Way — Brick by Brick

If Houston basketball represents the finished product, Utah right now represents the early construction phase.
7 months ago

Houston’s Defense Dictates The Night In Win Over Utah

Utah flashed that execution at times but for the majority of this game, Houston's defense dictated terms
7 months ago

Utah Still Searching For 40 Minute Effort As Houston Looms

Alex Jensen's Utah squad look to rebound after a tough loss to Kansas, but a full 40-minute effort will be mandatory against Houston.
7 months ago

Utah Football 2026 Pre-Spring Offensive Depth Chart Projection

Here's an early look at what Morgan Scalley's Utah football offensive depth chart looks like heading into spring ball.
7 months ago

Utah Competed, Kansas Controlled In Allen Fieldhouse

Utah fought. They defended with effort. They generated takeaways. They just didn’t have enough answers.
7 months ago

Utah, Kansas Jayhawks Game Preview, Score Prediction

Utah travels to Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks for a Saturday afternoon matchup that will test the Runnin' Utes.
7 months ago

First-Half Struggles Too Much to Overcome as Utah Falls To Arizona State

Utah spent 20 minutes digging a hole. It spent the next 20 minutes clawing out of it. Unfortunately, the deficit was too much, as the Utes fell to Arizona State 71-63.
7 months ago

Utah Football Provides National Signing Day Surprise Additions To 2026 Class

On a National Signing Day where most recruiting classes had already taken shape by December, Utah football delivered a surprise.
7 months ago

Alex Jensen Wants Consistency as Utah Prepares For Arizona State

Utah and Arizona State are statistical twins, which means this game will come down to consistency and a full 40 minute effort.
7 months ago

Takeaways From Utah’s Loss To Oklahoma State

Utah's loss to Oklahoma State wasn't about talent or scheme, it was simply about the team's effort and teamwork late in the game.
7 months ago

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 […]
7 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.
7 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.
8 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.
8 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 […]
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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 […]
8 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.
8 months ago