Steve Bartle

Utah

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Managing Editor, Utezone at 247Sports

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Utah Football's Running Back Room

1 week ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY—With spring ball in the rearview, it’s a good time to start reviewing each position group for Utah football. Kyle Whittingham’s program had a lot of work to do and made progress throughout the five weeks of work. Utah’s running back position has undergone a drastic makeover, but there is reason to be optimistic about the current room.
Utah Football Welcoming Big List Of Visitors This Weekend

1 week ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY – There’s a big opportunity for Utah football this weekend on the recruiting trail. Kyle Whittingham’s program is gearing up for a pivotal recruiting weekend as it hosts a group of promising official visitors. This kicks off a big month of recruiting across the country. The Utes have two commits in their 2026 class and hope to add the bulk of their class from the list of visitors this month.
Utah's Devon Dampier Makes Big Donation To North Canyon HS

1 week ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY—Quarterback Devon Dampier isn’t just making plays on the field for Utah — he’s making a difference off it, too. The Utes starting quarterback frequently returned home to Phoenix this offseason, which led to a unique opportunity to give back. Devon Dampier’s donation to North Canyon High SchoolIn a move that blends family, hometown pride, and paying it forward, Utah’s starting quarterback did so in a big way—$9,000, to be exact.
The Freshmen Joining Utah Football This Summer

2 weeks ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY – With so much focus on the transfer portal, it can be easy to forget about the incoming crop of freshmen. Utah football brought in a large number of early enrollees in January, and now, Kyle Whittingham’s program will officially welcome 10 more freshmen enrollees to Utah this summer. Of the 24 high school signees, 14 enrolled early, one will serve a church mission, and nine will join the program this summer. Utah will also welcome back a missionary from the 2023 class.
Utah Football's Quarterback Position

2 weeks ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY—With spring ball in the rearview, it’s a good time to start reviewing each position group for Utah football. Kyle Whittingham’s program had a lot of work to do and made progress throughout the five weeks of work. Utah’s quarterback position has undergone a drastic makeover, but there is reason to be optimistic about the current QB room.
Projected 2025 Starting Five, Rotation For Utah Basketball

2 weeks ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY—Alex Jensen and his Utah men’s basketball program have been working hard to put together the 2025-26 roster. Though there is still work to be done, here’s an initial look at the projected starting five and rotation for the Runnin’ Utes. To this point, Utah has 11 spots accounted for, with seven coming through transfer portal additions. These initial moves have served as the foundation for Jensen’s program vision.
Four-Star OT Kelvin Obot Includes Utah Football In Top Four

2 weeks ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY—Utah football’s recruiting is ramping up for a big month of action. As Kyle Whittingham’s program readies for over 20 visitors, they’ve secured their place among the top schools for a coveted offensive line prospect, Fruitland (ID) four-star tackle Kelvin Obot. The Utes and all others nationwide will welcome the bulk of their targets to campus for official visits, which means the competition is heating up.
Utah Football's X-Factors For 2025 Season

3 weeks ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY—As Utah football gears up for the 2025 football season, several key players and units stand out as potential X-factors—those who could tip the scales between a middling season and a Big 12 title run. X-factors can come in different forms. They can be high-level performers or even unknown players whose impact can often be a deciding factor in a game or season. They can also be overlooked dynamics that can significantly impact outcomes.
Impact Potential Of Utah Football's Spring Portal Additions

3 weeks ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY—Utah football’s 2025 spring transfer portal class is marked by strategic acquisitions to bolster depth and address positional needs, a few of which have the potential to make an impact this fall. Kyle Whittingham’s program held onto the key pieces of its 2025 projection. Although a couple of departures occurred, Utah did well to minimize the losses. Below is a brief evaluation of each addition and their projected impact for the upcoming season.
Cam Rising's Most Memorable Moments With Utah Football

4 weeks ago | kslsports.com | Steve Bartle

SALT LAKE CITY – Cam Rising’s tenure as Utah football’s starting quarterback was marked by a dynamic blend of triumph, resilience, and adversity. He led the Utes to consecutive Pac-12 championships and profoundly impacted Utah football. Unfortunately, Rising’s injuries mounted, but his legacy is among the greats. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, @crising7 🙌#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/BN0aCNqbAG— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) May 7, 20252022 Home Game vs.