The Utah Blockcast

In this episode, we break down Utah’s historic private equity partnership with Otro Capital and the creation of Utah Brands & Entertainment LLC — a first-of-its-kind move in college athletics that could help generate up to $500 million to fuel the Utes’ future in the revenue-sharing and NIL era. We walk through what was announced, why it matters — including the benefits and risks (like donor fatigue and fan cost concerns), and how this could reshape everything from recruiting to ticket pricing and the everyday fan experience.

The Utes are headed to the Las Vegas Bowl to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers — we break down what this matchup means for Utah’s season and program momentum. We recap Utah basketball’s 91-85 win over Cal Baptist and what it says about their offensive identity. Then we dive into the buzz around Kyle Whittingham’s potential return in 2026 and how that decision could shape the future of the program. Finally, we hand out 2026 Signing Class Superlatives, spotlighting the key newcomers and what they bring to the table, headlined by Utah’s highest-graded recruit ever.

With a Dec. 5 deadline, this episode dives deep into one of the most pivotal decisions in modern Utah Football history: will Whitt return for another run, or is this the moment he steps away and hands the program to Morgan Scalley?

We break down the full case for retirement, the full case for returning, and how each path reshapes the identity and trajectory of Utah Football. From roster strength, NIL momentum, and unfinished business to the emotional toll. 

On this episode, joining the show as a special guest co-host is Andrew Crowley, better known as Runnin’ Hoops Pod, bringing sharp insight, and a veteran eye for how this team stacks up both stylistically and statistically. 

We cover:

Utah’s offensive pop and the standouts driving it

The defensive culture Jensen is building — and where Utah is falling short

The Big 12 landscape and where the Utes realistically fit

Progress indicators, red flags, and projections for conference play

It’s honest, detailed, and built for fans who want to understand why Utah looks the way it does — and what comes next. Whether you’re optimistic, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this is the episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season.

In this post-Signing Day episode, we break down Utah’s monumental 2026 recruiting class — headlined by legacy flip Salesi Moa and five-star tackle Kelvin Obot — while connecting the dots between on-field success and off-field wins. We recap Utah’s 10–2 season, massive All-Big 12 awards haul, and trench dominance that laid the foundation for this class. From Moa’s emotional flip to the program’s growing national identity, this episode explores how Utah Football just took a major step from contender… to commanding presence in the Big 12.

It’s National Signing Day and Utah is in the process of wrapping up one of its most intriguing recruiting hauls in recent memory. In this solo episode, we break down the Utes' 2026 class top to bottom — including headliners like Kelvin Obot and LaMarcus Bell. As well as late flip drama with Fameitau Siale and... Salesi Moa??? As well as a likely defection from the Pula twins. Then, we dive into instant impact guys, long-term projects, superlatives, and how a 10-2 season has set Utah up to dominate the portal and build 2027 momentum. All that and more on a jam-packed Signing Day edition of the Blockcast.

Battling through some in-home technical difficulties... This episode is a preview of signing day for the Utes. A rundown of where the class stands, some of the headliners and developmental guys, as well as two big storylines to monitor. 

 In this episode... Steve Bartle & Josh Bennett briefly recap the 2025 season and who made the biggest difference for Utah this season. Then, briefly touch on potential bowl game destinations. That leads to a discussion of the offseason, and who Utah should prioritize in player retention. Lastly, it's a crazy time of year and rumors are swirling. 

Steve Bartle & Josh Bennett live reaction to Utah's 31-21 win over Kansas. Despite a lethargic performance on both sides of the ball through three quarters, Utah's 4th quarter was pretty special and led to their 10-point victory. 

In this episode, Steve chops it up with Kansas insider Jon Kirby of Jayhawk Slant for a no-frills look at what Utah’s walking into in Lawrence. Kirby breaks down KU’s real offensive identity, Jalon Daniels’ confidence, and where Utah could look to take advantage. Steve also reacts to Utah landing at No. 13 in the CFP rankings — a spot that’s equal parts earned and annoying. The committee still can’t quit its favorite helmets. Either way, the path exists, and as long as Utah takes care of business Friday morning, Week 14 turns into pure rooting-for-chaos scoreboard watching for the Utes.