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The Utah Checkdown

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

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

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Latest Episodes

Host Josh Furlong breaks down everything Utes fans need to know heading into Saturday’s road tilt against Colorado — from Isaac Wilson leading the Buffaloes' offense to the defensive keys in the trenches.

Plus, a dive into the growing buzz around a ... more

The Utes are 5-0, but are they getting will they get national respect they deserve, especially with the team's strength of schedule? In this episode, host Josh Furlong breaks down several points:

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The Kansas recap: Dissecting the 41-24 victory, Wa... more

Football is back at Rice-Eccles Stadium after a two-week break, and the Utes are preparing for a "whiteout" matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks.

Host Josh Furlong breaks down whether Kansas’ top-10 offensive and defensive metrics are legitimate thre... more

Ever wondered how the AP Top 25 college football poll actually comes together — and just how stressful it is to submit a weekly ballot? On this edition of The Utah Checkdown podcast, host and AP voter Josh Furlong pulls back the curtain to give liste... more

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Recent Guests

John Wilner
Journalist for the Bay Area News; Big 12 analyst
Bay Area News
Episode: Previewing Kansas | Could the Jayhawks pose a problem to the Utes off a bye week?
Jon Wilner
Bay Area News journalist; longtime college football analyst
Bay Area News / Pac-12 Hotline alum
Episode: Previewing Iowa State | Can Utah carry forward its momentum on the road?
Bronco Mendenhall
Former Utah State head coach, noted college football coach
Former Utah State/Brigham Young University connections; commentator for the episode
Episode: Previewing the friendly in-state rivalry game that could turn ugly quick
Brett Ciancia
Founder of Pick Six Previews, contributor to KSL.com
Pick Six Previews
Episode: Positive vibes from Utah's first week of camp + a look at the Utes through the lens of Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews
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
KSL.com
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
Arizona Republic
Episode: A Big 12 showdown in a night RES environment — previewing Arizona State
Spencer Ripchik
Beat writer for West Virginia covering the Mountaineers
Dominion Post
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

Host

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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 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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#230
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#231
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Previewing Kansas | Could the Jayhawks pose a problem to the Utes off a bye week?
Q: How does Kansas stack up against Power 5 competition and what does that imply for Utah?
Kansas struggles to score against Power 4 (Power 5) competition, averaging around 19 points, which suggests Utah's defense could limit their scoring and Utah should focus on stopping the run and containing Isaiah Marshall.
Previewing Kansas | Could the Jayhawks pose a problem to the Utes off a bye week?
Q: What is the overall approach to evaluating teams for top 25 ranking given schedule disparities?
The guest describes moving teams up or down based on on-field results while considering schedule strength, with emphasis on reflecting actual performance rather than preseason bias, and acknowledging that the disparities in schedules make it hard to be perfectly level.
Previewing Iowa State | Can Utah carry forward its momentum on the road?
Q: Where do you see the Big 12 in the current landscape and its parity relative to the ACC and Big Ten?
The Big 12 is losing ground overall to the ACC and the Big Ten, with the ACC widening its revenue lead and the Big 12 needing one or two teams to break through to maintain playoff relevance; otherwise it risks being viewed as a second-tier league that struggles to land at-large bids.
Utah football season outlook, Dampier's growth & the Idaho preview
Q: How has Devon Dampier developed as a leader and on-field passer, given his previous two-sport injuries and New Mexico experience?
Devon Dampier is healthy and has evolved into a stronger, more vocal leader with a better supporting cast around him. He has a veteran coaching presence helping his progressions and check-downs, and the team expects him to be more prolific as a passer while leveraging his running ability, with growth in leadership and understanding of his progressions.
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.

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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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2. Jon Wilner
3. Bronco Mendenhall
4. Brett Ciancia
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6. Sean Walker
7. Michelle Gardner
8. Spencer Ripchik

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