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

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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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.
9 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 […]
9 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.
9 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 […]
9 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 […]
9 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.
9 months ago