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Host Josh Furlong talks all things Utah football, with some other Utah Athletics sports sprinkled in from time to time.
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After Indiana was crowned champion on Monday, every non-blueblood program in the country had hope they could have a similar path to a national championship.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the "Indiana way" to see if that works for Utah and their hopes at a national title. Can Utah actually see a path to a national title like Morgan Scalley said was possible?
He also breaks down the Utah football schedule release and how it shapes up for the Utes, a recap of the AP Top 25 final poll of the season, a final transfer portal recap, and a revisit to some bold takes made before the season.
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Devon Dampier made his decision on his future public Tuesday.
Host Josh Furlong recaps his decision and what it means for Utah going into the 2026 season. He also weighs into the on-going Kyle Whittingham saga that continues to impact Utah.
He concludes with a look at the transfer portal additions for Utah, and how they'll factor into the program for the next season.
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Morgan Scalley was officially introduced as the new head coach of Utah football on Tuesday, and he delivered a passionate vision of the future.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the press conference, the passion from the long-time Utah fan, and what it means for Utah football.
He also provides an update on Devon Dampier and the transfer portal changes.
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From Las Vegas Bowl theatrics to roster turnover, Utah football has been busy over the last few weeks — and Morgan Scalley already has several wins.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the last few weeks that saw Kyle Whittingham move to Michigan, Scalley take over as head coach, Utah win a bowl game, and Utah rebuilds its coaching staff and roster.
It's a lot to cover, but it's an exciting time for Utah football.
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It was a busy week for Utah athletics last week, with multiple historic changes.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down all that took place last week, including Kyle Whittingham stepping down as head coach of the football program and Morgan Scalley taking over as head coach.
He highlights Whittingham's 21-year tenure as head coach and how a decision came about, while looking ahead to Scalley's tenure and what it all means. Who is Scalley and why is he the best fit.
He also talks personnel and what staffing could look like moving forward.
And then there's Utah's deal with a private equity firm that became national news in a first-of-its-kind deal.
There's all that and more on this episode.
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Utah's bowl destination is set, with the Utes traveling to Las Vegas for an exhibition meeting with the Big Ten's Nebraska.
Host Josh Furlong provides a quick glimpse into the New Year's Eve game and how Utah matches up with Nebraska, but does a deeper dive on what Utah's roster priorities are for the 2026 season.
Who are the key players Utah needs to return? What position groups does Utah need to go heavy on in the transfer portal? Can Utah compete moving forward?
He answers all those and more in the latest episode.
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As Utah prepares for an eventual bowl game at the end of the month, the future of the program hangs in the balance.
Host Josh Furlong discusses whether Kyle Whittingham is retiring and what his timeline will be, or if he's coming back for another season. He has a deadline to decide by Friday.
He also talks high school recruiting and who signed with Utah, what a 10-win season means for the program, and a look at the bowl game destinations (and their potential opponents) Utah could be a part of this month.
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Utah had no business winning on Saturday, but in improbable fashion the Utes got it done in the final minutes of the game.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the wild game, and talks about how Utah got it done on a night many believed to be Kyle Whittingham's last at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
What does it all mean for the future? How does it factor into Utah's Big 12 title and College Football Playoff hopes? All those are answered in the podcast.
He also talks recruiting and where Utah stands ahead of signing day, as well as goes over some questions raised about the refs on Saturday.
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Utah continued its season with another blowout win — this time on the road at Baylor.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the most recent game, as well as jumps into the top storylines that came out of the game. Like does Utah have a chance to secure both Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin for the next season?
He also provides an update on Utah's path to a Big 12 championship and what it would take to get there, as well as the tricky spot Utah is in for a playoff bid.
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On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff selection committee did the Big 12 a solid and had three of its teams ranked inside the top 15.
Is it a favorable spot for the conference or just an early nod that will wilt in the coming weeks?
Host Josh Furlong weighs in on the initial rankings and where Utah landed. He attempts to answer the question of whether the Utes can get into the playoffs, if being outside of the Big 12 championship game is their best chance, and where things stand.
He also provides a look at what could be a historic season for the Utes.
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For Utah's goals to remain intact, there's not a lot of room for error in the final four games of the season.
But there's still a a chance for a Big 12 title game appearance for the Utes. So what do those scenarios look like? Host Josh Furlong breaks down Utah's path, while also jumping into a potential QB controversy brewing.
He also breaks down the Utah-Cincinnati game, which has title game implications, to see where both teams can get an edge in Saturday's matchup.
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The name of the game is moving on for Utah football.
But there's still some holdover from the rivalry game, including a little more context into why Kyle Whittingham was so insistent on using analytics on fourth downs.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the nuances of Utah's fourth-down frustrations, as well as looking at the Devon Dampier situation and what his status is moving forward..
He's also joined by Colorado beat writer Brian Howell to preview the upcoming game.
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The rivalry game went sideways for Utah Saturday, leaving more questions than answers for Utah football.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into Saturday's loss to see what went wrong, why the coaches made the decisions they made, and what it all means for the future of the Utes this season and beyond.
Also, he looks into whether Devon Dampier is healthy enough to play on Saturday after being injured against BYU, or if Utah will look to other options.
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One of the biggest games of the season is upon as a ranked BYU welcomes a ranked Utah team to LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the rivalry game to see if either one of these teams has an edge Saturday in what appears to be a dead heat.
He is also joined by BYU beat writer Sean Walker, who gives an inside look at the Cougars and where their focus is going into the game.
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After another blowout win — albeit without the opponent's starting quarterback — it's time to revisit if Utah is a true contender in the Big 12 ... or has the schedule been too kind to the Utes.
Host Josh Furlong recaps Utah's blowout win over Arizona State to help answer the questions about where Utah is as a program, as well as jumping into the stats to give a midway look at the team.
He also gives a brief update on Kyle Whittingham's decision to not discuss BYU this week, creating a stir among the rival fan base.
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The much-awaited night game setting for a Utah football game is coming Saturday.
The game serves as a big test for both Utah and Arizona State in what could have Big 12 title implications.
Host Josh Furlong previews the game with a look at some key storylines, including a deeper dive into the stats to see the nuances between the two teams.
Furlong is also joined by Arizona State beat writer Michelle Gardner to breakdown the Sun Devils' trip to Salt Lake City.
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Off a bye week, Utah football looks to build some momentum after a dominant win in West Virginia.
But the next two weeks, specifically, will test the Utes against ranked opponents. So how is the team looking going into a game against Arizona State?
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the bye week talking points, including a conversation about whether Byrd Ficklin should redshirt and whether he's QB2 for the rest of the season.
He also assesses the team at the midway point of the season to see where things have gone well and where it can improve.
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1In a bounce-back performance, Utah football was in complete control on the road against West Virginia.
The offense opened up the passing game, and it meant a world of difference for the team en route to a 48-14 win in Morgantown.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the game, using advanced stats to show how the passing game was a major component into Utah doing what it needs to do to win games each week.
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Coming off its first loss of the season, Utah football now faces a difficult cross-country test against an injury-riddled West Virginia team.
Utah is a 12-point favorite in the road game, but is it a make-or-break scenario for the Utes en route to a season of success?
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the numbers to see where this Utah team can get an edge, while talking about what's at stake for the team going into Morgantown.
He's also joined by West Virginia beat writer Spencer Ripchik to provide an inside look into the Mountaineers program and where they stand with all their injuries.
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The weekend didn't go well for Utah football as Texas Tech came into Rice-Eccles Stadium and silenced Utah's hopes of a strong start to the conference slate.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the weekend games, where he looks at what went wrong, should Utah fans be worried and where to go from here.
He also talks about the Devon Dampier injury that impacted the starting quarterback's ability to play on Saturday and what it could mean for the Utes.
Is Utah on the same path as last season or is it just one loss to what could still be a good season?
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