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The Utah Checkdown

The Utah Checkdown
Utah Football
Big 12
Kyle Whittingham
Transfer Portal
Utah
Cam Rising
Isaac Wilson
BYU
Devon Dampier
University Of Utah
NCAA
Big 12 Championship
Big 12 Conference
College Football
NIL
Alex Jensen
Spring Football
Pac-12
Texas Tech
Recruiting

Host Josh Furlong talks all things Utah football, with some other Utah Athletics sports sprinkled in from time to time.

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Football season has officially arrived! In this episode of The Utah Checkdown, host Josh Furlong breaks down everything you need to know heading into Game 1.

In this episode:

Week 0 takeaways: Why TCU’s messy season-opener in Ireland could chang... more

Game day is less than a week away, and the new era of Utah football is officially here.

In this episode, host Josh Furlong breaks down key takeaways from assistant coach media availability, analyzing what new offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven’s ba... more

With kickoff just under two weeks away, host Josh Furlong breaks down everything you need to know about Utah football heading into the season opener against Idaho.

From full fall camp takeaways to off-field news and national rankings, get the comple... more

Fall camp is underway, and those within the Utah football program are feeling optimistic about where they're at in the first part of camp.

Host Josh Furlong recaps the first week of fall camp and talks about the biggest storylines coming away from M... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Howell
Beat writer for Buff Zone and the Boulder Daily Camera
Buff Zone
Episode: Devon Dampier's health, the nuances of Utah's field goal situation, and a Colorado preview
Sean Walker
Fellow KSL.com writer covering BYU
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Episode: Who is the best in Utah? A preview of the heated rivalry that kicks off Saturday
Michelle Gardner
Beat writer for the Arizona Republic, covering Arizona State
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Episode: A Big 12 showdown in a night RES environment — previewing Arizona State
Spencer Ripchik
Beat writer for West Virginia covering the Mountaineers
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Episode: Is West Virginia a make-or-break game for Utah? A preview look at Saturday
Don Williams
Beat writer for the Texas Tech Red Raiders from the Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Episode: Weak schedules, efficient teams: A preview of Utah-Texas Tech
Cody Tucker
Founder and publisher of 7220sports.com
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Episode: A look at the AP voter process; previewing Wyoming with Cody Tucker
Benjamin Royer
Correspondent at the OC Register covering UCLA sports
Orange County Register
Episode: Game week! A deeper look at UCLA w/ beat reporter Benjamin Royer
John Kurtz
Guest on the podcast who covers college football and runs a newsletter Open for Business.
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Episode: Is Utah the best football program in the Big 12? Guest John Kurtz makes his case
Josh Newman
Former Utah beat writer, currently covering Texas football
University of Texas
Episode: Tampering and the transfer portal; and how does Utah compare to the SEC? (w/ Josh Newman)

Host

Josh Furlong
Host of The Utah Checkdown; covers Utah football and broader Utah Athletics coverage.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Okla st fan

    Tuned in for your take on the upcoming game, great program very well put together show. Love your opinions, very fair preview for both sides. Will continue to tune in.

    Good luck Utes on the rest of the season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vaughan123
    United States2 years ago
  • Great!

    Great Utes content. Love Furlong.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bombayboy85
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show

    Doesn’t upload a ton of content but I’m always excited when they do. Very informed on Utah Athletics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigdaddybrick
    United States2 years ago
  • Good Utes content

    Two Josh’s have good content and diverse opinions that with well together. It’s like PB and J, but for sports content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T HOUSER
    United States3 years ago
  • Really cool!

    SoLo is a class act.

    And the guys are great.

    Great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    snb525
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate sponsor integration that adds tangible local business relevance.
Fans like the candid takes on recruiting and Big 12 era implications.
Listener insights consistently praise the host for informed, balanced Utah football analysis.
Audience seems to value the mixture of game previews and governance/financial discussions affecting college sports.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Positive vibes from Utah's first week of camp + a look at the Utes through the lens of Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews
Q: What are your top teams in the Big 12 and how do you see that conference shaping up?
He identifies Texas Tech as the top pick, BYU as the second, and Utah third, with Texas Tech having strong transfer momentum and BYU retaining starters; Utah sits as a proven, solid third with room to grow.
Positive vibes from Utah's first week of camp + a look at the Utes through the lens of Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews
Q: Briefly, what is the easiest way that you can explain how you go about understanding everything about all these Power Four teams?
Ciancia explains that he focuses on exhaustive, boots-on-the-ground research per team—coaches, coordinators, spring games, practice reports, and transfers—and repeats the process across teams to build a comprehensive, comparative view.
Questioning 4th down decisions; Devon Dampier out with injury?
Q: What weight did you give to establishing momentum and positive psychology by kicking the field?
Kyle Whittingham emphasized that analytics play a significant role in decision making but acknowledged unforeseen circumstances can influence outcomes.
Who is the best in Utah? A preview of the heated rivalry that kicks off Saturday
Q: How does BYU lose this game?
Turnovers will be the biggest differentiator in this tightly contested game.
Weak schedules, efficient teams: A preview of Utah-Texas Tech
Q: How does Texas Tech lose this game on Saturday?
Through turnovers and not responding well to the challenging atmosphere of Rice-Eccles Stadium.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Utah Checkdown

What is The Utah Checkdown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers in-depth Utah football coverage with a liquid mix of broader Utah Athletics topics, featuring analysis of camp developments, recruiting, conferences, sponsorships, and governance affecting college sports. Episodes frequently dissect team-building, roster turnover, and schedule implications in the evolving Big 12 landscape, often weighing practical insights for fans, sponsors, and partners. A notable strength is the host's informed, unabashed takes and frequent references to developments in coaching, branding, and policy that shape the program's trajectory. For potential listeners or partners, it's a go-to source for timely context, practical game-by-game insights, and sponsorship-friendly conversations around Utah Athleti... more

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