The Utah Blockcast

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The Utah Blockcast is a podcast for University of Utah Athletics fans. Focusing on Utah Football and Runnin' Utes basketball, the Blockcast is just what passionate Utah fans need. Hosted by KSL Sports' Steve Bartle and often co-hosted by Cameron Beck and Tyson Moll, particularly during football season, the Blockcast is a great place to discuss, argue, and stay current on Utah Athletics. 

  1. 19h ago

    Talkin' Ball with Coach Geoff Collins | Previewing No. 3 Utah vs No. 9 BYU

    Coach Geoff Collins calls Utah’s defense “must-see TV”—and he explains why. The former Georgia Tech and Temple head coach joins Steve Bartle on Utah Blockcast to break down Utah vs. BYU, Colton Swan’s aggressive defensive approach and the details that make the Utes difficult to attack. Collins explains how Utah’s press coverage, disciplined pass rush and tackling work together—and why sound execution matters more than making a defense complicated. We apply that breakdown to Bear Bachmeier, the challenge of containing a mobile quarterback and preparing for BYU with LJ Martin’s availability uncertain. We also turn to Utah’s offense: Devon Dampier, the two-quarterback packages, the physical offensive line and Jordan Gross’ impact. Collins shares his approach to managing rivalry-week emotions and why starting fast could be Utah’s biggest key at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Plus, a coach’s perspective on Georgia–Ole Miss, Miami–Notre Dame, Alabama–LSU and Kentucky–Tennessee. CHAPTERS  00:00 Meet Coach Geoff Collins  03:05 Why Utah caught his attention  04:38 Press coverage, aggression and Utah’s defensive identity  07:43 Colton Swan and the transition under Morgan Scalley  09:07 Defending Dampier and Utah’s two-quarterback offense  11:35 Jordan Gross and Utah’s offensive line  13:13 Managing the emotions of the Holy War  15:45 Containing Bear Bachmeier and collapsing the pocket  18:05 What stands out about Utah’s tackling  19:00 Preparing for the LJ Martin factor  21:04 Why Utah needs to start fast  22:42 Breaking down the national college football slate   Find more film breakdowns on YouTube at the Coach Collins Show and follow him on social media at @CoachCollins. Subscribe to Utah Blockcast for Utah football analysis, interviews and game reactions. What’s the biggest key for Utah’s defense against BYU? Let us know in the comments. #UtahFootball #HolyWar #CollegeFootball

  2. 23h ago

    No. 3 Utah vs. No. 9 BYU, CFP Rankings, Big Picture CFB with The Athletic’s David Ubben

    No. 3 Utah. No. 9 BYU. A Holy War with national stakes. The Athletic’s David Ubben joins Steve Bartle on Utah Blockcast to discuss Utah vs. BYU, the College Football Playoff rankings and the bigger questions shaping college football. David explains why Utah’s next step is simple—keep winning—and what Morgan Scalley’s first season says about the program. We examine the committee’s treatment of the Big 12, the possibility of multiple Holy War matchups and why this rivalry could take a toll on both teams beyond Saturday. Then we go national: Georgia and Miami as David’s championship favorites, LSU as a dangerous outsider, and why spending big doesn’t guarantee winning big. How much do player evaluation, coaching and locker-room buy-in matter in the transfer portal era? And where could television money and conference changes take the sport next? Plus, breakfast tacos, a weekend packed with playoff implications and a Holy War prediction Steve probably should have let stand. CHAPTERS  00:00 David Ubben joins: Morning kickoffs and breakfast tacos  03:46 David’s path to covering college football  06:23 Utah vs. BYU in the national spotlight  09:51 Morgan Scalley’s start and Utah’s unfinished business  14:48 What is the CFP committee’s standard?  17:30 Is the Big 12 getting enough respect?  18:09 Championship favorites and the Holy War hangover  20:59 LSU’s upside and the contenders’ biggest flaws  23:02 Roster spending, player evaluation and building buy-in  26:56 TV money and college football’s future  29:09 A weekend that could reshape the playoff race  31:11 David’s Holy War prediction—and a quick correction   Find David’s reporting at The Athletic and listen to Bunch Formation with David Ubben and Chris Vannini. Subscribe to Utah Blockcast for Utah football analysis, interviews and game reactions. Who wins the Holy War—and how many Big 12 teams make the playoff? Leave your predictions in the comments. #UtahFootball #HolyWar #CollegeFootball

  3. 1d ago

    Utah vs. BYU: Old Friends, Holy War Stories & CFP Stakes | Jeff Hansen

    Before they covered Utah and BYU, Steve Bartle and Jeff Hansen were friends sharing the same classrooms, basketball courts and rivalry arguments. Now, they’re looking ahead to a Holy War between No. 3 Utah and No. 9 BYU. Jeff joins Utah Blockcast to revisit junior high bragging rights, the unforgettable 2006 finish and how the rivalry has changed. The longtime friends discuss covering the programs they grew up rooting for—and whether some of the fun has gotten lost along the way. Then, it’s Saturday’s showdown: LJ Martin’s uncertain availability, Devon Dampier and Wayshawn Parker attacking BYU’s edges, and the challenges presented by the Cougars’ defense. Jeff also explains why the first College Football Playoff rankings concern him for the Big 12, even with Utah at No. 3. Plus, opposing Holy War picks and what a win would mean for Morgan Scalley’s Utes and BYU’s playoff push. CHAPTERS  00:00 Jeff Hansen joins Utah Blockcast  03:02 CFP rankings: Is the Big 12 getting a fair shake?  08:56 Growing up with the Holy War  13:25 Rivalry memories and how the atmosphere has changed  17:13 From childhood fans to covering Utah and BYU  22:57 LJ Martin’s availability and BYU’s offense  27:30 Can BYU contain Dampier and Parker?  30:11 Dampier against BYU’s changing coverages  33:49 What a Holy War win would mean  36:14 Why Jeff is picking BYU  39:50 Why Steve is picking Utah   Subscribe to Utah Blockcast for Utah football analysis, interviews and game reactions. Share your favorite Holy War memory and score prediction in the comments. #UtahFootball #BYUFootball #HolyWar

  4. 1d ago

    Talking Holy War: Inside the rivalry with former Utah receiver Demari Simpkins

    Four Holy Wars. Four wins. Demari Simpkins knows what it takes to beat BYU. The former Utah wide receiver joins Steve Bartle on Utah Blockcast to revisit his undefeated rivalry résumé, the atmosphere at Rice-Eccles Stadium, and Utah’s unforgettable 2018 comeback from a 27–7 deficit. Demari shares what happened at halftime, how the players regrouped, and why composure matters when the rivalry gets heated. We also discuss what stands out about Kevin McGiven’s offense, Devon Dampier’s development, and the similarities Demari sees to Tyler Huntley’s growth at Utah. From receiver confidence to blocking and preparation, he explains the details that help an offense succeed. Plus, his journey from South Florida to Utah alongside Huntley and Zack Moss, firsthand stories about Morgan Scalley’s demanding standards, and why reconnecting former players with the program matters. Demari closes with his message to the Utes before Saturday’s Holy War. CHAPTERS00:00 Catching up with Demari Simpkins01:44 What stands out about this Utah team05:43 Devon Dampier’s growth and the Tyler Huntley comparison08:03 From South Florida to Utah10:39 Career memories and an undefeated Holy War résumé13:00 Inside Utah’s 2018 comeback16:39 Confidence, blocking, and the receiver mentality18:47 Morgan Scalley’s attention to detail20:40 Huntley, Moss, and Simpkins’ connection to Utah22:49 Bringing former players back to the program25:06 Demari’s message to the Utes Subscribe to Utah Blockcast for Utah football analysis, interviews, and game reactions. What’s your favorite Holy War memory? Share it in the comments. #UtahFootball #HolyWar #UtahBlockcast

  5. 1d ago

    Holy War Breakdown: Utah–BYU & Playoff Stakes with Dalton Wasserman

    No. 3 Utah. No. 9 BYU. A Holy War with College Football Playoff and Big 12 championship implications. Steve Bartle welcomes NFL and college football analyst Dalton Wasserman, co-host of the Preferred Walk-On CFB Show, to break down Utah vs. BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Dalton explains why Utah deserves its No. 3 CFP ranking, what makes Kevin McGiven’s offense so difficult to defend, and how Devon Dampier’s development gives the Utes more ways to win. We examine Wayshawn Parker, Utah’s growing collection of weapons, and the matchup between the Utes’ offensive line and BYU’s pass rush. On the other side, how much could LJ Martin’s availability change the game? What must Utah do to disrupt Bear Bachmeier and prevent explosive plays? Plus, Texas Tech’s controversial No. 15 ranking, the race to the Big 12 championship game, and Dalton’s Holy War prediction. CHAPTERS00:00 Dalton Wasserman joins the Blockcast02:51 Utah at No. 3 and the CFP ranking debate11:04 Holy War stakes and Utah’s offensive weapons16:30 Dampier against BYU’s changing coverages18:26 Utah’s offensive line vs. BYU’s pass rush21:05 Why LJ Martin’s availability matters25:06 How Utah can disrupt Bear Bachmeier28:10 Utah’s secondary vs. BYU’s receiving threats30:33 The Big 12 championship race33:09 Dalton’s Holy War prediction Subscribe to Utah Blockcast for Utah football analysis, interviews, and game reactions. Leave your Holy War score prediction in the comments. #UtahFootball #HolyWar #CollegeFootball

  6. 2d ago

    Utah’s Holy War Recruiting Weekend | The Utes’ Recruiting Ceiling w/247Sports Blair Angulo

    More than 50 offered prospects are expected for the Holy War. Can Morgan Scalley and Utah turn a massive recruiting weekend into lasting momentum? 247Sports recruiting analyst Blair Angulo joins Steve Bartle to break down Utah’s recruiting opportunity against BYU, Moa Brown’s commitment and the biggest names in a loaded 2028 class. Where are the Utes positioned to win—and what should realistic recruiting expectations look like under Scalley? We discuss:• Why recruits are watching more than the final score.• Utah beating USC for Moa Brown and his upside at offensive tackle.• Priority targets, including Gaige Weddle, Steeler Wesley and Malosi Ilaoa.• The battle to keep Utah’s best prospects home against national competition.• Closing the 2027 class and which commitments deserve more attention. Plus, we open with Utah basketball’s 66–63 comeback win over Long Beach State: Trey Campbell’s production, TJ Burch’s defensive spark and why needing a 17-point comeback raises concerns. Subscribe to Utah Blockcast for Utah football, basketball, recruiting and Big 12 coverage. #UtahFootball #UtahUtes #HolyWar #UtahRecruiting #UtahBlockcast

  7. 4d ago

    After Further Review: Utah Goes 8–0, Scalley’s Impact & Holy War Stakes

    Utah is 8–0, No. 3 in the AP poll and heading into a Holy War with championship and playoff implications. How high can these Utes climb? Steve Bartle and Josh Bennett take another look at Utah’s 49–25 win over Cincinnati, breaking down Devon Dampier’s efficient performance, Hunter Andrews’ breakout, Daniel Bray’s emergence and an offensive line that continues to improve. On defense, we examine the takeaways, developing pass rush and coverage issues that need attention—and put the second half into perspective. Then we step back to discuss Morgan Scalley’s impact beyond the scoreboard: reconnecting former players, energizing the program and embracing more possibilities on offense. Plus, where will Utah land in Tuesday’s first College Football Playoff rankings? Steve and Bennett have different expectations. We explore the Big 12 title race, Utah’s playoff outlook and why the next two games against BYU and Arizona carry so much weight. We close with a quick look at Alex Jensen’s Runnin’ Utes ahead of their season opener against Long Beach State. Subscribe to Utah Blockcast for Utah football and basketball coverage throughout Holy War week. #UtahFootball #UtahUtes #HolyWar

  8. 5d ago

    Reaction: Utah takes care of the Bearcats, 49-25, improves to 8-0

    No Halloween letdown for No. 6 Utah. The Utes built a 42–6 halftime lead and beat Cincinnati 49–25 to improve to 8–0 heading into the Holy War. Steve Bartle and Josh Bennett break down Utah’s dominant start, Devon Dampier’s sharp passing performance and breakout days from Hunter Andrews and Daniel Bray. They also put the second-half slowdown into perspective and discuss why this team keeps finding new ways to win. In this episode:Morgan Scalley had Utah ready after the emotional Houston win.Dampier delivers 260 passing yards and three touchdowns.Andrews and Bray combine for four offensive touchdowns.Scooby Davis and Rabbit Evans score defensive touchdowns as Utah extends its pick-six streak.An improving pass rush and Nate Ritchie’s touchdown-saving effort highlight the defense.Utah’s RSNB culture continues to show up as the Utes turn toward BYU. What impressed you most about Utah’s win? Let us know in the comments, and subscribe to Utah Blockcast for more Utah football analysis and Holy War coverage. #UtahFootball #GoUtes #UtahBlockcast #Big12Football #HolyWar

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The Utah Blockcast is a podcast for University of Utah Athletics fans. Focusing on Utah Football and Runnin' Utes basketball, the Blockcast is just what passionate Utah fans need. Hosted by KSL Sports' Steve Bartle and often co-hosted by Cameron Beck and Tyson Moll, particularly during football season, the Blockcast is a great place to discuss, argue, and stay current on Utah Athletics. 

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  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
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