Utah’s recruiting momentum: The buzz & rising targets with 247Sports’ Collin Kennedy

Utah beat BYU — and gave some of its biggest recruiting targets a reason to picture their future in Salt Lake City. 247Sports recruiting analyst Colin Kennedy joins Steve Bartle to break down the recruiting buzz following Utah’s 28-20 Holy War victory. From a loaded in-state offensive line class to coveted quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs, where did the Utes gain ground — and which recruitments could be approaching a decision? We discuss Morgan Scalley’s impact, Jordan Gross’ emergence as a recruiter and why prospects are talking about much more than the atmosphere at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Plus:• Utah’s position with Noah Seufale, Samiu Taukiuvea, Taio Fano and Maui Tonata• Why Gaige Weddle’s recruitment still has more to play out• Momentum with Malosi Ilaoa, Eli Mortensen and the Johnson twins• Utah’s pursuit of Dennis Tua’one and Quincey Clay• Why quarterback Tommy Devany is a recruitment to watch• Fine Vailahi, Kingston Stroshine and the next wave of Utah targets Can the Utes turn a special season into a special recruiting class? CHAPTERS0:00 Colin Kennedy joins the show1:47 What impressed recruits about Utah’s win6:21 Offensive line targets and Jordan Gross14:15 Gaige Weddle and defensive back recruiting22:47 Dennis Tua’one and Utah’s push at receiver25:48 Tommy Devany, Quincey Clay and Fine Vailahi34:35 The next wave: 2029 recruiting37:00 What comes next for Utah? Subscribe to Utah Blockcast for Utah football analysis, recruiting updates and interviews. Which prospect would you most like to see become a Ute? Let us know in the comments. #UtahFootball #GoUtes #UtahBlockcast

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2026   |   Runtime: 40:14