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Ute Insiders: Runnin’ Utes head to Las Vegas with some confidence and spring camp continues from 2020-03-10T23:22
The Runnin’ Utes take a bit of momentum with them into the Pac-12 Tournament this week, after knocking off Colorado in the regular-season finale last Saturday. That game showed off the rec...
ListenFormer Ute standout Steve Tate stops by for a good conversation and a good cause from 2020-03-04T22:11:04
It was another disappointing road trip for the Runnin’ Utes, who lost two games in the Bay Area and finished winless away from home in Pac-12 play. On the bright side, football is already ...
ListenWhy did it take so long to get Alfonso Plummer into the rotation? from 2020-02-26T15:28
It was a mixed bag for the Utes last week, falling to UCLA and knocking off USC. A bright spot for the Utes was the solid play of junior Alfonso Plummer, who has become more of a fixture in the ...
ListenLooking for answers to Utah’s woes on the road from 2020-02-19T21:14:23
The road difficulties continued for the Runnin’ Utes last week in the Beaver State, where they dropped games to Oregon State and Oregon, keeping them winless away from home during Pac-12 p...
ListenPac-12 parity, the NFL Combine and the Tijuana Zonkeys from 2020-02-12T18:40:35
Ute Insider Dirk Facer welcomes longtime Deseret News columnist Lee Benson and former Ute sharpshooter Parker Van Dyke into the podcast booth to talk all things Utes. Together, they look at Utah...
ListenGrading the Utes’ performance at halfway point of Pac-12 season from 2020-02-05T17:49
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Jody Genessy look back at the Utes’ 0-2 trip to SoCal, where they faded down the stretch against USC and struggled throughout against UCLA. They ...
ListenTwo big wins, one big performance and a look ahead to national signing day from 2020-01-29T20:47:06
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What to make of Utes’ 4-game losing streak from 2020-01-22T21:44:45
After dropping four in a row, the last three in lopsided fashion, the Utah basketball team looks to get back on track this week when Washington (Thursday) and Washington State (Saturday) come to...
ListenCan Utah football be a consistent contender in the Pac-12? from 2020-01-15T02:18:32
The final AP Top-25 rankings were released Tuesday, with the Utes checking in at No. 16. After enjoying a high-flying season, which included winning eight straight conference games and earning a...
ListenHow good is the Pac-12 and this Utah basketball team? from 2020-01-08T22:52:20
The Utah basketball team opened Pac-12 play with a solid win over a good Oregon State team and a hard-fought loss to an Oregon squad that was ranked No. 4 in the country. But how good is this Ut...
ListenStorylines, X-factors and matchups, what to look for in Utah-Texas Alamo Bowl from 2019-12-23T12:58:52
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen, Jody Genessy and Joe Coles break down the Utah Utes’ Alamo Bowl matchup with the Texas Longhorns. What are the most intriguing storylines? Who or wh...
ListenA big recruiting get, a big win on the hardwoods and big preparation plans for the Longhorns from 2019-12-20T04:38:25
The national early signing period began Wednesday for college football programs around the nation, but the highest-rated player on the Utah Utes’ wish list — Clark Phillips III, a de...
ListenWhy the Utes shouldn’t sleep on Texas in the Alamo Bowl from 2019-12-11T21:55:49
The Utes, who entered the Pac-12 Championship Game against Oregon dreaming of the College Football Playoff or, at worst, the Rose Bowl, now find themselves on the outside looking in. He...
ListenUte Insiders: Utes, Ducks, style points and the College Football Playoff from 2019-12-04T14:34:15
All eyes will be on the Utah Utes and Oregon Ducks Friday night in Santa Clara, California. Can Utah stretch its winning streak to nine games and earn one of two things: a berth in the College F...
ListenSizing up the Utes’ College Football Playoff possibilities from 2019-11-27T02:12:33
While interest continues to mount about a possible College Football Playoff berth for the Utah football team, Kyle Whittingham and the Utes are maintaining their focus on the task at hand &mdash...
ListenUtah’s defense is dominant, but how does it compare to 2009 Sugar Bowl squad? from 2019-11-20T22:20:32
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Jody Genessy are joined by former Ute great Stevenson Sylvester to talk all things Utes, including how this year’s Utah team compares to Sylvester’s 2009 ...
ListenThe danger of being a 21-point favorite, and the problem with winning a game by 94 points from 2019-11-13T03:25:16
Fresh off bye weeks, Utah and UCLA return to the field Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium, both looking to claim the driver’s seat in the Pac-12 South. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Jody Geness...
ListenTyler Huntley’s stellar play, College Football Playoff possibilities and the upstart Bruins from 2019-11-06T17:25:43
Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley continued to shine during the Utes’ victory over Washington in Seattle. Remaining on the Utes’ schedule are UCLA, winner of three straight and on deck ...
ListenUtes brace for showdown with the Huskies from 2019-10-30T20:41:03
The Ute Insiders look back at Utah’s 35-0 win over the Cal Golden Bears and ahead to this weekend’s showdown on the road against the Washington Huskies. Is this the most important ga...
ListenDominant D, Huntley’s health and Pac-12 parity from 2019-10-23T20:14:20
The Utes’ defense stuck a fork in the ASU Sun Devils Saturday afternoon in a game that featured Zack Moss breaking the Utes’ all-time rushing record and three different Utah QBs taki...
ListenOregon State sure to have the Utes’ full attention from 2019-10-09T16:38:02
The No. 15-ranked Utes return to action Saturday against Oregon State in Corvallis, looking to build on the momentum gained after their convincing victory over Washington State. Utah hopes to ha...
ListenHuntley shines, Covey hits the pause button and Utes’ defense makes a statement from 2019-10-02T16:55:57
The Utah football team bounced back in convincing fashion against the normally potent Washington State Cougars, handling them with ease on a soggy Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Utes...
ListenCan Utes keep game against WSU from turning into a track meet? from 2019-09-25T19:53:17
The banged-up Utah Utes look to get back on track Saturday night when the high-octane Washington State Cougars pay a visit to Rice-Eccles Stadium. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses ...
ListenWhat was learned about Utes during nonconference schedule; looking ahead to Pac-12 opener against USC from 2019-09-18T01:50:54
In this edition of the Ute Insiders podcast, the crew looks back at Utah’s 31-0 win over Idaho State to close out nonconference play and assesses how the 10th-ranked Utes have looked throu...
ListenHow much offense will Utah really show us against Idaho State? from 2019-09-11T22:27:51
In this edition of the Deseret News Ute Insiders podcast, the crew looks back at Utah’s 35-17 triumph over Northern Illinois and talks about what factors that have led to the Utes not givi...
ListenRivalry Game observations, Zack Moss' rise up the Ute career rushing ladder and looking ahead to Northern Illinois from 2019-09-04T19:32:06
In this edition of the Deseret News Ute Insiders podcast, the crew reviews Utah’s 30-12 season-opening win at BYU. The Utes recorded their ninth consecutive victory in the rivalry game.&nb...
ListenBreaking down the Rivalry Game. Who has more to lose, Utes or Cougars? from 2019-08-27T02:03:18
It’s Rivalry Week and the Ute Insiders podcast has things covered. Deseret News sports writers Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen, Brad Rock and Jody Genessy analyze the matchups and put the state&...
ListenHow many wins will the Utes notch in 2019? from 2019-08-23T14:14:52
How many games will the 14th-ranked Utes win in 2019? The consensus of the crew on the Deseret News Ute Insiders podcast predicted double-digit victories as the show kicked off its second season...
ListenIs an undefeated season a realistic possibility for the Utes? from 2019-07-30T19:54:47
With expectations sky high for the 2019 Utes heading into Wednesday’s opening of fall camp, Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Mike Sorensen discuss year’s team and what coach Kyle Whitting...
ListenWhat Ute fans should know heading into this week’s NFL draft from 2019-04-25T02:22:46
With the NFL draft upon us, Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Trent Wood are joined by Deseret News NFL guru Brandon Judd to discuss how things may play out for Ute hopefuls. They also look at the Uta...
ListenFrom basketball to football ... and points in between from 2019-04-11T16:10
Sports writers Dirk Facer and Trent Wood discuss the state of Utah basketball, spring football and other topics on the latest edition of the Deseret News Ute Insiders podcast. Utah football coac...
ListenStorylines and surprises from Utah spring football camp from 2019-03-28T12:38:24
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Trent Wood break down the comings and goings from Utah's spring football camp. They also discuss Ute Pro Day, where scouts from all 32 NFL teams will be present, stop...
ListenBig week on the hill for Whittingham, Ute football team; Ute men’s basketball team looks to take care of business at home from 2019-03-07T02:59:25
It was a good week to be football coach Kyle Whittingham, who inked a contract extension that will keep him on Utah's sideline through the 2023 season. Twenty-two wins shy of becoming the Utes&r...
ListenHow realistic is a first-round bye for the Utes in the Pac-12 tourney? from 2019-02-19T23:14:17
After splitting games with the Arizona schools last week, the Utes sit at 8-5 in league play, tied for third in the Pac-12 standings with five games remaining. Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen...
ListenWould an annual return to the top-25 rankings return fans to the Huntsman Center? from 2019-02-06T01:45:58
With the Utah men's basketball team in the midst of a win-a-few-lose-a-few season, and open seats aplenty in the Huntsman Center, Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood take a loo...
ListenWhy this week’s road trip looms large for Ute men’s basketball team from 2019-01-24T00:40:16
Win a few, lose a few, that’s the recipe for a .500 season. Just ask the Utah men’s basketball team. But with the Utes coming off an easy win over Colorado at home and with road game...
ListenIs Utah football team clear favorite to win Pac-12 South title in 2019? (podcast) from 2019-01-10T14:22:30
How did Utah football team fare during early signing period? from 2018-12-26T04:49:47
Recruiting specialists Brandon Gurney and Ryan McDonald take a look at how the Utah football team fared during December’s early signing period. Other than losing out on prized recruit Jayd...
ListenEarly returns on early signing period, what's wrong with Ute hoops and Mark Harlan talks bowl game and open OC position on Whittingham's staff from 2018-12-20T03:26:16
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Brad Rock take a look at this year’s early Utah football commits. Is there a ringer in the bunch? They also discuss what’s ailing the Utah ...
ListenWhat's the buzz surrounding Utah-BYU Beehive Classic matchup at the Viv? from 2018-12-06T04:29:29
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Mike Sorensen look back at the Utes’ 10-3 loss to the Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 championship game. The Utah defense did its part; the offe...
ListenHere's what the Utes need to do to down the Huskies from 2018-11-29T01:46:55
How Scott Mitchell and the Utes pulled off improbable, lopsided victory over BYU in 1988 from 2018-11-23T07:00
One of the biggest upsets in the Utah-BYU football rivalry came in 1988 when quarterback Scott Mitchell led the Utes to an improbable 57-28 victory. Ute Insider Mike Sorensen talks with Mitchell...
ListenSpouses of three Utah football coaches talk rivalry, traditions and family from 2018-11-22T03:55:17
Jamie Whittingham, Lasi Powell and Michelle Holliday join us for a special Rivalry Week episode of the Ute Insiders podcast. They offer us insight into what it's like behind the scenes for colle...
ListenTop individual Utah performances in rivalry history from 2018-11-21T03:59:04
From Lee Grosscup to Larry Wilson hookups, to Scott Mitchell, Eric Weddle, Eddie Johnson and more; these Utes cemented their places in U. history with top performances in the Utah-BYU rivalry. A...
ListenShutout, shootout or blowout? from 2018-11-20T03:30:37
Cougar Insiders Dick Harmon and Jeff Call join Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Amy Donaldson to talk shop heading into this week’s Big Game at Rice-Eccles Stadium. What do the Utes and Cougars...
ListenEmotional wins and tight finishes highlight best games in Utah-BYU rivalry from 2018-11-19T04:58:20
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Brad Rock and Mike Sorensen have witnessed many of the most memorable games in the storied Utah-BYU football history. They step into the past to highlight the stars, the...
ListenCan Utes take care of business against the Buffs? from 2018-11-15T03:06:19
Fresh off its dramatic victory over Oregon, the Utah football team turns its attention to Saturday’s tilt against the Buffaloes in Colorado. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Tren...
ListenWill quarterback Jason Shelley rise to the occasion? from 2018-11-08T01:09:06
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Trent Wood look back on the Utes’ loss to Arizona State and ahead to Saturday's critical game against the Oregon Ducks. They also discuss freshma...
ListenHow does this Ute team measure up to 2009 Sugar Bowl team? from 2018-11-01T01:05:21
With three conference games remaining, the Utes are the darlings of the Pac-12 South. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Trent Wood discuss where this year’s team ranks among other...
ListenBreaking down the Utes' impressive three-game run from 2018-10-25T15:26:41
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood look back at the Utes' impressive victory over Pac-12 South foe USC. They also break down the Utes' impressive three-game run and look ahead...
ListenPac-12 South ramifications aplenty when Utes, Trojans collide Saturday from 2018-10-17T23:13:19
With the Utes’ offense rolling and the always-athletic USC Trojans coming to town, all eyes will be on Rice-Eccles Stadium Saturday. Can the Utes maintain their momentum after big wins ove...
ListenUtah heading into the midway mark with optimism from 2018-10-11T01:58:55
On this episode of the Ute Insiders podcast, Deseret News sports writers Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Trent Wood break down the Utes as they approach their sixth game of the 2018 season. Utah h...
ListenIs Utah in a must-win situation Saturday at Stanford? from 2018-10-03T23:31:45
After losses to Washington and Washington State, the Utes head to No. 14 Stanford Saturday as Pac-12 play continues. Another setback could wipe out any hope Utah has of winning the South Divisio...
ListenWhy game at Wazzu is oh-so-important from 2018-09-26T12:19:30
The Utah football team, still hoping to find its offensive rhythm, takes to the road this week for a matchup with the always-dangerous Washington State Cougars. Having dropped its Pac-12 opener ...
ListenLoss to Huskies no (great) cause for alarm from 2018-09-19T22:45:07
Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood examine the Utes’ Pac-12-opening loss to the Washington Huskies, and tell why, despite the setback, Utah is still in the driver’...
ListenWith No. 10 Washington next on tap, can Ute offense find its groove? from 2018-09-12T22:18:59
With the Utes opening Pac-12 play Saturday against the visiting Washington Huskies, the Deseret News’ Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Trent Wood explore what is ailing the Utah offense. A we...
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