The Utah Checkdown

The college basketball season ended for the Utah women Monday in a second-round loss in the NCAA Tournament to Gonzaga. The Bulldogs were on fire, and the Utes had no answer to cool them down.

As part of the NCAA Tournament experience, though, the team had a troubling situation in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where racial epithets were directed toward the team. The host breaks down what happened and how the team is moving forward.

The host also takes a look at the NIT quarterfinal for the men's basketball team and what's ahead, as well as a brief look-in at spring football and what the team is focused on midway through camp.

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There was a game played Saturday on the road, but Utah fans would rather talk about something else.

Fortunately for Utes fans, starting quarterback Cam Rising announced Sunday his return to the program for "one more year."

The hosts take a look at his announcement and what type of ripple effect will result based on his return. Will it bring back several players? How will it impact recruiting? What about the transfer portal?

The hosts also talk about Saturday being the last game of the Pac-12 era, as well as some of our favorite Thanksgiving treats.

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Coming off a close loss to Washington, Utah now turns its attention to a final road game against a tough Arizona team still in contention for a Pac-12 title.

Is Utah in risk of an emotional letdown? Or does Kyle Whittingham have his team ready to leave the desert with a victory? The hosts take a look at the Arizona game to see the potential pitfalls.

They also recap the race to the Pac-12 title game — one in which Utah still technically remains a part of — a look at the transfer portal, and what the season could look like the last couple games (including a bowl game).

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Utah is officially out of contention in the Pac-12 title game race — the first in five full seasons — following a close loss to No. 5 Washington on the road.

The hosts take a look back at the weekend — including key Pac-12 games and the TV ratings Utah has gotten this season — to see where Utah went wrong.

The game itself was a tale of two halves, but Kyle Whittingham said he doesn't know where it went wrong. The hosts breakdown why Whittingham believes that, what the players are saying, and what it means going forward.

And if you stay to the end, the hosts make a bit of a guess at what the future looks like for Utah's roster.

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Is Utah truly a contender for a three-peat in the Pac-12?

That and many other questions will be answered Saturday as the Utes travel to Seattle to battle it out for the last time with Washington before the two part ways next season.

The hosts jump into the upcoming game and break down how the game could be won for Utah — or can they team even get a win? They answer that and more as they look into Washington's high-powered offense and less-than-stellar defense.

The hosts also chat a little basketball as the women's team enters a difficult stretch of the young schedule. They also give an injury update to some of Lynne Roberts' players.

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It was the wrong week for Arizona State to play Utah after its humiliating loss to Oregon the week prior at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Utah took out its frustration in a 52-point win over Arizona State and showcased an offense that hasn't been seen much for the 2023 season. The hosts recap the big games in Pac-12 play, as well as give their thoughts on how Utah won the game.

Is the offense in better hands now with Andy Ludwig opening up the playbook and Bryson Barnes looking more comfortable under center?

The hosts also give their thoughts on the season-opening wins for the men's and women's basketball teams.

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The Big 12 released a scheduling matrix for the 2024-27 seasons, giving Utah football a look its future opponents in a new era for the program.

The hosts jump into the schedule and take a look at what the Big 12 will be life for Utah, including a look at who the toughest opponents Utah will face on the road. Is the schedule favorable for the Utes in their first season in the Big 12?

Then the hosts look at the upcoming Arizona State game and what Utah is saying going into the game.

The 2023 season has not concluded yet, but the future of Utah

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Utah's 18-game winning streak at Rice-Eccles Stadium has come to an end after Oregon showed no mercy and handily beat the home team on a day when ESPN College GameDay made its appearance in Salt Lake City.

The hosts take a look back at the game and where it all went wrong for Utah, as well as a brief recap of the Pac-12, Halloween and anything else that was on their mind about the game.

They also discuss whether there's merit to move redshirt freshman quarterback Brandon Rose off the sideline and onto the field for meaningful minutes over the last four games of the season.

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Everything still remains on the table for Utah as it returns home to Rice-Eccles Stadium to take on eighth-ranked Oregon in another entertaining matchup.

The hosts are joined by John Canzano to discuss Saturday's matchup, College GameDay coming to town, the end of the Pac-12 era, and other random musings about college football.

The hosts take a look at whether this is a game Utah can win or if Oregon is too good to leave Salt Lake City without a win. Can Utah slow down and put pressure on Bo Nix?

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The location doesn't seem to matter anymore to the University of Utah football program. Utah has USC's number.

After another instant classic between the two former South Division teams, the hosts breakdown how Utah was able to come out on top again against a USC team that was picked to win the conference in the preseason.

The hosts take a look at the Bryson Barnes situation and what has allowed him to be successful as the team's starter, as well as a look at the dynamic play of two-way start Sione Vaki.

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Saturday is the last iteration of the USC-Utah matchup, which always had a rivalry-like feel for more than a decade.

The hosts bring on USC beat writer Luca Evans of the Orange County Register to preview the game. He talks about the Trojans' focus coming into Saturday after a loss to Notre Dame.

Evans talks about Utah serving as a measuring stick to the future of USC's season and what it will mean as the program moves to the Big Ten.

The hosts then breakdown the USC game and what areas Utah needs to focus on to come out of Los Angeles with its fourth straight win. Can Utah handle Caleb Williams? Is Utah equipped to beat USC on the road?

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Utah did what it was supposed to in a get-right game Saturday against the California Golden Bears. And while there is still more to see, Utah's offense was noticeably different.

But first, the hosts talk about medical redshirts and whether Cam Rising and Brant Kuithe should use them. Is Kyle Whittingham on board with it? Will we see either on the field this year?

Saturday was also a breakout game for safety Sione Vaki on the offensive side of the ball. The hosts talk about what to expect about Vaki's role on offense and whether it will continue as the season goes on.

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Coming off a bye week, there was only one topic of discussion surrounding the University of Utah football program, and that was, and has been, the return of quarterback Cam Rising.

When is Rising coming back? Is he coming back? What is happening?

The saga surrounding Rising's health took another turn this week when The Athletic talked to the quarterback's doctor to get understand what is needed for Rising's return to the game.

The hosts talk about where Utah is at with everything and whether everyone was duped into believing Rising would return earlier than expected. Was the messaging off the whole time?

And as Utah returns to action Saturday, the hosts look at what can be done to give everyone confidence about this team moving forward.

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It may be the middle of the football season, but basketball season is just beginning as teams opened up their practices officially last week.

On today's episode, the hosts talk to Utah women's basketball coach Lynne Roberts as she previews the upcoming season and talks about the expectations placed upon her program a year after sharing the Pac-12 regular season championship.

The hosts then go in depth about Cam Rising's recent candid interview with ESPN 700's Bill Riley as he talked about the severity of his knee injury. What does it mea for Utah moving forward?

They also briefly discuss the Crimson Collective's new NIL opportunity that provided leased Ram 1500 trucks to all the football players on scholarship. Did Utah make a good move?

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The first loss of the season is always the hardest. After a 4-0 start to the season, Utah left Corvallis, Oregon, with a 21-7 loss and many questions left to be answered. In this week's recap episode, the hosts take a look at the Oregon State game to figure out where Utah went wrong (cough, cough: the offense). Is this a sign of things to come for the season, or just a bad one-game sample? The hosts also take a look at where the bye week can help Utah, what the recruiting process looks like for Utah, and a brief discussion on Utah's change to day games recently.

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Friday night games in conference play are as unpredictable as can be in the era of #Pac12AfterDark. But can Utah stay undefeated in a road test against Oregon State? The hosts are joined by The Oregonian's Nick Daschel, who covers Oregon State, to preview the Friday night game. He gives his take on the Beavers and whether they're equipped to beat the Utes with DJ Uiagalelei under center. The hosts also breakdown Utah's game plan and what the team can do to open up an offense that was lackluster against UCLA — #LetNateCook. Will Utah open up the playbook on offense, or does the team grind it out for another week?

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At 4-0 on the season, Utah has everything in front of it, but frustrations abound. In the latest episode, the hosts recap the UCLA game and what the biggest takeaways are from the game? Is it time to worry about Utah's offense? Is the offensive play-calling by design? Will the offense be better when/if Cam Rising returns on the field? The hosts also take a look at Utah's elite defense and what it was able to do against a good UCLA team. Is the defense championship caliber or is it too early to tell? Oh, and basketball season has begun, so the hosts briefly talk about the men's and women's return to the court.

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Utah opens up conference play with a Saturday afternoon showdown against a ranked UCLA team at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The hosts are joined by the Pac-12 Hotline's Jon Wilner as they discuss the major storylines with the season shifting to conference play for potentially the last time. Wilner breaks down the teams, the Prime effect, and what UCLA could be this season. The major issue at hand, though, is that of the health of quarterback Cam Rising. Is the two-time defending champion quarterback making his first start Saturday. The hosts break it down and look at the evolution of backup quarterback Nate Johnson.

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With a 2-0 start to the season, Utah is one of only two teams in the country with both of its wins over Power Five competition, and the Utes have done it without several key players still in the lineup. The hosts look back at Utah's win and some of the biggest takeaways from a come-from-behind win, which include a new backup QB being named and running back Micah Bernard lost for the season. They also give a quick look at the injuries that dot Utah's roster and who could see the field soon. The hosts also discuss the future of FCS scheduling and what Kyle Whittingham believes will be what takes place. The hosts have some answers of their own.

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The first game of the season is in the books, and Utah is off to a 1-0 to start. But the first road test of the season is on deck in a matchup against a future conference foe in Baylor. To help breakdown the upcoming game, the hosts are joined by CBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah. Baylor will be without starting quarterback Blake Shapen and will need to improve its defense as it prepares for Utah. Jeyarajah gives a look at how the Bears will look to rebound after a Week 1 loss to Texas State. The hosts also take a look back at what did and did not work against Florida, and what to focus on as the team travels to Waco, Texas.

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Game week has arrived as Utah prepares to welcome Florida to Rice-Eccles Stadium Thursday night. It's the first-ever SEC opponent to play at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the first time in 32 years Florida has left its state for a nonconference game. But the biggest question waiting to be answered is that of who will be starting at quarterback for Utah. The hosts give an update into what Utah will do at quarterback with Cam Rising not expected to play. The hosts also break down Utah's season-opening depth chart — who are the standouts and surprises — as well as a look into how the game will be won or lost for the Utes.

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Utah is in the final stretch of the offseason. In a week's time, the Utes will welcome the Florida Gators to Rice-Eccles Stadium on a Thursday night matchup to open up to the 2023 season. Joining the podcast to preview the Florida Gators is On3 senior writer Nick de la Torre. He breaks down the 2023 Gators and their expectations coming into Utah, as well as some talk about Graham Mertz at QB, injuries, and the players to watch. The hosts then give an update on Utah's ever-evolving quarterback situation, as well as a preview to what Utah's initial depth chart will look like going into the Florida game.

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With two weeks to go before Utah opens up the season at home against Florida, the quarterback situation hasn't gotten any clearer. If anything, it's only seen more drama. The hosts talk about an injury that took Brandon Rose, at least for some time, out of contention for QB2, as well what Utah's options are at the position should Cam Rising not be cleared for the season opener. Should Utah switch up its offense scheme depending on who is at QB? How is the running back room shaping up, and should they carry a larger load for the offense? The hosts also look at how Craig Smith found out about Utah's move to the Big 12, what it means to the program, and if they're in a good position for the transition.

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After a wild 24 hours last weekend, Utah Athletics is officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, starting in the 2024 season. The hosts breakdown how it went down, what Utah says about it, as well as what fans can look forward to in a new conference. The move will have implications on the future of Utah Athletics, but Kyle Whittingham is focused solely on the Florida Gators as well as settling his depth chart. The hosts give an update on the QB situation and when a backup needs to be named. The hosts also give an update from Week 2 of camp and look at other positions on the team that could have an impact on the field this year.

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A week after Colorado defected for the Big 12, the latest round of conference realignment may be happening as Arizona, Arizona State and Utah are rumored to be the next to leave to the Big 12. This comes on the heels of the Big Ten beginning "exploratory discussions" about the possibility of expansion, which could bring at least Oregon and Washington into the fold under a reduced share capacity. The hosts break down the latest rumblings around college football and look into Utah's state in this world. Oh, and there's football to talk about, too. Utah has several practices under its belt as part of fall camp, and the hosts breakdown what they've learned and look ahead to Week 2.

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Just days after the Pac-12 held its annual media day event in Las Vegas, the University of Colorado looks to move back to the Big 12, immediately sending shockwaves into the college football landscape. The hosts talk about what led up to Colorado's decision, how it will impact the longevity (if there is one) of the Pac-12, and Utah's potential future. Is this good for Utah? Can Colorado be replaced in the conference? The hosts also recap a bit of media day before looking ahead to Utah opening up its fall camp for the 2023 season next week.

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The narrative was already written: USC would represent the Pac-12 in the College Football Playoff ahead of the Pac-12 championship game. But someone forgot to tell the defending conference champs, Utah, that the Trojans were the team to take the Pac-12 to the playoff. Utah erased a 17-3 USC lead, reeled off 24 straight unanswered points and claimed back-to-back Pac-12 championships to set up another Rose Bowl appearance for the program. Host Josh Furlong is joined with Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis to talk about the championship game and how the team never felt like they were going to lose the game. He also offers his perspective on the Rose Bowl against Penn State, a team he was heavily considering when he was recruited. The two also talk about the transfer portal, NIL and how it all shapes the life of a college athlete and the decisions they make.

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Utah needed everything to go its way last weekend to return to its fourth Pac-12 championship game in five seasons. And despite the odds stacked against the Utes, they're back in Las Vegas. The hosts are joined by University of Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis in another edition of the podcast. He shares his thoughts on the crazy weekend and how Utah found out it was back in the title game. Enis also talks about how he's one of a handful of players on the team that have been to all four Pac-12 championship games for Utah and what it means to him.

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Utah had three late chances to beat Oregon on the road in a pivotal Pac-12 matchup, but the team's offense was "out of sync" throughout the game and the Ducks held on for a 20-17 win. The hosts are joined today by University of Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis, who breaks down the game and the problems Utah faced in its effort to get a win. They talk about the team's expectations and how the loss changes the season, as well as how the team handles a difficult loss. Utah still has an outside shot to make the Pac-12 title game, but it only happens if Utah can shake off the road loss and closeout the regular season with a win on the road against a one-win Colorado team.

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Utah closed out its home season at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday night with 42-7 win over Stanford — a perfect 6-0 at home on the season and an unbeaten streak over the last two seasons. The hosts are joined by Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis, who breaks down the Stanford game and the emotions of his last time playing in Rice-Eccles Stadium, as well as his early look on a good Oregon team that lost over the weekend to Washington. It will be Enis' first and last trip to Autzen Stadium, where a hostile crowd awaits in a pivotal game that will help decide the Pac-12 championship game. How is Utah preparing for this big game, Enis and the hosts share in the podcast. Also, be treated to some hot takes about Elon Musk and a brief look at Utah's men's and women's basketball teams.

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Utah got a convincing win against an improving Arizona team, and yet the team still fell back in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings — all while battling injuries. The hosts are joined, once again, by wide receiver Solomon Enis to break down Utah's win over Arizona, the worst weather elements to play through, what senior night looks like, and how Utah keeps its Pac-12 championship aspirations alive. There's also a look at life after college football and how that process plays out for athletes at the end of their career who may or may not have NFL opportunities. And then the hosts give a brief look at the men's basketball season and what to look for in Craig Smith's second season as head coach as the team opens up the regular season Monday night.

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With the last-minute surprise of starting quarterback Cam Rising ruled out of the road game against Washington State due to injury, Utah used a full team effort to get a win on the road. The hosts were joined by wide receiver Solomon Enis to talk about the win and how it was to learn about Rising not playing. The three break down the game and all that went into a Utah win, the upcoming Arizona game, as well as a little bit of talk of Halloween.

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The University of Utah had its bye week after an emotional win at home against USC. So what did the week look like for the team and how are they getting ready for a road game against Washington State? The hosts were joined by Solomon Enis to break it all down. But first, they settled the always necessary chicken wings vs. chicken tenders debate. Is there a right answer? They take a look at the state of the program and where the team can go in their final five games of the regular season. And then there's the situation of the other local teams in the state.

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Facing a high-powered USC offense that seemingly scored at will, Utah faced a 14-0 deficit at home before pulling off a 43-42 win over the Trojans to keep their conference title chances alive. The hosts were joined by Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis, who gave his insight from the game, what it means for the program going forward and how honoring their fallen teammates was a big factor in the win. They also talked about the career nights for both quarterback Cameron Rising and tight end Dalton Kincaid, and what it took to come away with a win.

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Utah suffered its first loss of conference play Saturday against a better UCLA program that had its way against the once higher-ranked team.

The hosts take a look at what went wrong Saturday and how Utah got to be in the position they're in six weeks into the season. They also talk about how Utah can turn things around in a tough game at home against No. 7 USC.

Is this a must-win game for the Utes?

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Has Utah finally hit its stride and playing some of the best football it can play up to this point in the season? The hosts are joined by Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis to get his take on where the team is at after five weeks of action.

The trio breaks down Utah's decisive win over Oregon State and all that went well and didn't in the game as the team looks ahead to a road trip to the Rose Bowl to take on an undefeated UCLA team.

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Utah welcomes in Oregon State to Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday in what is expected to be the toughest test of the season since a Week 1 loss to Florida. The hosts are joined by The Oregonian's Nick Daschel, the beat writer for Oregon State, as he breaks down the game Saturday and how he sees it being a defensive slugfest between two good teams.

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It was a trip to the desert to open up Pac-12 play for Utah. And while it was great for Solomon Enis to come home, it was even better that the Utes started off conference play with a win.

It was a game that gave us better insight on the football program and where they can go moving forward. There were some obvious takeaways from the game that the host talk about, like a smothering defense and an offense that needs more production in the red zone.

The hosts also look into the season-ending injury to Brant Kuithe and what that means to Utah's offense, as well as what Ja'Quinden Jackson moving over to running back means to him and the team.

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Utah opens up conference play on the road in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday against an Arizona State team that is coming off a bad loss to Eastern Michigan and is in flux after head coach Herm Edwards was fired on Sunday.

We sat down with Arizona writer Doug Haller from The Athletic to get his take on all that's happened this week since Edwards was fired, as well as what he believes will happen this Saturday.

We also preview some other games of relevance this week around the country as Week 4 gets ready to kickoff.

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Utah wrapped up its nonconference slate with a 35-7 win over San Diego State on Saturday. As the season shifts to conference play, Utah wide receiver Solomon Enis joins The Utah Checkdown podcast to recap the win.

Enis also gives some insight into the program, what it's like to be a football player, as well as what he does off the field when he gets a chance. With the receivers having a breakout moment against the Aztecs, Enis celebrates the success his position group had while recognizing that there's more to the offense that makes it work.

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Throughout fall camp there was talk from the Utah coaching staff about the need to involve wide receivers more in the offensive game plan. But in two weeks of play there hasn't been much action there.

Is it time to worry or should Utah just embrace what it has?

The hosts recap Utah's 73-7 win over Southern Utah and what can be learned from an FCS game. They also briefly recap some of the biggest games of Week 2. Should Alabama be worried? Can Texas A&M or Notre Dame recover?

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Ahead of the opening week of college football, the powers that be agreed to an expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams. The hosts break down the new playoff model and how it can be advantageous to Utah and the Pac-12.

Could the expansion to 12 teams also mean a slowdown in conference realignment, and is there an advantage to staying put?

Also, the hosts review what the Utes need to do in their home opener against an FCS team to show fans some progress.

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Utah suffered a 3-point loss at The Swamp over the weekend. And while it was a heartbreaking loss, it's not a sign the sky is falling.

There are obvious areas to celebrate in the loss, but there's also some areas that could pose problems for the Utes moving forward. The hosts break down the game and what a loss means to the season.

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The college football season for Utah is about to begin, with a tough opening matchup in SEC country against the Florida Gators in The Swamp. We breakdown the players to watch in this game as well as some predictions for Saturday.

We were also joined by Florida reporter Kevin Brockway from the Gainesville Sun, who gave his insight on what Utah should expect to see with a Florida team with a new head coach. To jump ahead to the interview, go to the 33-minute mark.

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On Monday, Kyle Whittingham released his two-deep depth chart ahead of the Florida game. We break down several position groups and what it could mean for Utah this season.

Also, we tease to some cool things we're doing on KSL.com to enhance your college football experience this season.

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Fall camp has wrapped up and the Utah football program has entered season mode. We address some of the lingering questions we have about the team before the season starts.

The Big Ten signed it's media deal last week, and there's good and bad news for the Pac-12. We look into how it might impact the Pac-12 and the Utes moving forward.

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The AP Top 25 is out and Utah received its highest-ever ranking. Can Utah make a splash in the Florida game, even as a 2.5-point favorite in The Swamp, and be a true College Football Playoff contender?

Utah finished up its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday, and the coaching staff has given a little more intel on its two-deep going into the season.

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Utah checked in at No. 8 in the preseason USA Today Coaches Poll. Is it too high, too low, or just about right? The hosts discuss what this means for the team coming into the 2022 season.

Also, we look at some key position battles in fall camp and what the latest news about ESPN dropping out of the Big Ten media rights discussions means for the Pac-12.

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The University of Utah kicked off its fall camp Wednesday, and the storyline is that Cam Rising is fully healthy and better than ever. What does that mean for the Utes this season?

Kyle Whittingham believes that if a certain area of the offense can click, it's time to watch out for the Utes. Hear what that is and what that does for the team moving forward.

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Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff addressed the public for the first time since UCLA and USC left for the Big Ten. We dive into what he said about conference realignment as we recap the Pac-12 media day.

We also jump into some storylines to watch for as Utah opens up fall camp this week. Is Utah a true contender?

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As conference realignment talk dominates the offseason, the natural next step is to look into the state of the Pac-12 and Utah's membership in the conference. Where will the Utes play in the next 3-5 years? Is it time to worry?

Oh, and college football is coming up soon, so it's time to look at the 2022 season and what the future holds for the Utes. Can the Utes replicate the success it had in 2021 or will the preseason expectations be too much for the team?

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