Utah’s coaching transition to Morgan Scalley was supposed to be clean. Then Kyle Whittingham took the Michigan job—and suddenly the stress test arrived early. On this episode, we also zoom in on what actually matters right now: is staff retention, roster retention, or recruiting retention the top priority—and why? Plus, Utah has a bowl game this week. What does it mean that Morgan Scalley is coaching the Las Vegas Bowl as his first game? Is it symbolic, strategic, or just another rep—or does it set the tone for the next era? Finally, we look ahead: how should Utah message this moment to players and recruits—“nothing changes” or “new era, same standard”—and which one actually lands in today’s college football landscape?

Kyle Whittingham’s on the move to Michigan - according to multiple reports. So, we break down why Michigan wants Whitt, what it could mean for staff and roster stability, and how Utah (and Morgan Scalley) have to respond immediately to keep the program’s foundation from turning into portal-season quicksand.

Former Utah wide receiver Kenneth Scott joins the show for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what Utah football.

Scott reflects on the culture Kyle Whittingham built over two decades — the toughness, accountability, and quiet consistency that turned Utah into a national brand without ever chasing trends. From locker-room expectations to leadership lessons that last well beyond football, Scott explains why Whitt’s impact can’t be measured just in wins.

Then the conversation turns forward. What does the transition to Morgan Scalley really mean for the program? How much of Utah’s identity stays the same — and where does Scalley put his own fingerprints on the future?

Joined by a special guest, Alex Baker - a litigation attorney who specializes in white-collar criminal and regulatory matters and represents financial firms dealing, or potentially dealing, in securities transactions - to discuss Utah's new private equity deal.

Utes Incorporated: The Legal Engineering Behind a $500M Windfall

What this new era means at every level — starting with Utah, expanding to the Big 12’s potential deal structure, and zooming out to the national impact on college football as a whole. We dig into the upside, the risks, and the uncomfortable questions that come with private capital entering college athletics, including emerging legal and regulatory roadblocks that could ultimately limit — or reshape — how these deals function. The goal is for at least some clarity. This episode connects the dots, explains what’s real, what might coming, and what could still go sideways as college football steps into uncharted territory.

After 21 seasons and 177 wins, Kyle Whittingham is stepping down as Utah’s head coach, choosing a respectful handoff rather than a fiery exit or drawn-out farewell tour. He’ll lead the Utes one last time in the Las Vegas Bowl before Morgan Scalley takes over, marking a rare and culturally-rich transition in a program built on toughness, family, and consistency. On this episode, Steve, Tyson, and Bennett unpack their instant reactions, break down the messaging and optics of the move, celebrate Whittingham’s legacy with a top-five wins discussion, and project what comes next under Scalley’s leadership. 

When the news breaks that Kyle Whittingham is stepping down, everything stops. This emergency episode digs into the moment Utah fans always knew was coming but still weren’t fully ready for. We walk through what happened, why it happened, and what Whittingham’s departure means for the program he spent four decades shaping. From legacy to succession, recruiting fallout to portal ramifications, and how Morgan Scalley steps into the biggest transition in modern Utah football history — this episode tells the truth about where the program stands and where it goes next. Just a misty-eyed breakdown of the end of an era, the beginning of a new one, and the stakes Utah now faces in real time.

On this episode, Andrew Crowley and Steve Bartle break down a juicy December college basketball matchup: Utah vs. Mississippi State at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, tip-off set for Saturday at 8:00 p.m. MST on ESPNU. We dig into the backcourt battle between Utah’s Terrence Brown and MSU’s Josh Hubbard, dissect tempo and rebounding analytics, and debate whether the Utes’ home energy can slow down the Bulldogs’ relentless offense. Expect a look at the stats driving this clash between two programs fighting to build momentum before conference play begins next month. 

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.