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.
December 10th, 2025, 05:15 am
The Utah Blockcast
Utes Cash In: Talking Through Utah's $500M Private Equity Deal
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Published December 10th, 2025, 05:15 am
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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.
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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.