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Steve Bartle

Steve Bartle is a seasoned sports media member specializing in Utah Athletics, an insider with nearly 10 years of experience covering the school. He has covered multiple Pac-12 Conference championship games and bowl games, including the 2021 and 2022 Rose Bowl games, as well as conference basketball and baseball tournaments, and Utah’s transition to the Big 12 Conference.

He hosts Utah and Big 12 podcasts on KSL Sports. He has earned certification through The Scouting Academy, a curriculum designed to teach the process of scouting football players. Thanks to his experience, he has developed a solid understanding of college athletics, talent evaluation, recruiting, and media coverage.

Devon Dampier Seeing Progress In Utah Offense

Devon Dampier is seeing progress with the Utah offense, thanks in large part to the line in front of him.

15 hours ago

How Will Mark Harlan Navigate Utah Through Revenue Sharing?

Athletic director Mark Harlan led a town hall discussion with fans, providing insight into Utah's future in the new revenue-sharing era.

2 days ago

Utah’s Upcoming Scrimmage Will Be Key In Finalizing Fall Camp Battles

Utah football's second scrimmage will be key in finalizing the depth chart.

6 days ago

Utah Cornerback Elijah “Scooby” Davis’ Has Newfound Confidence, Leadership

Utah cornerback Elijah "Scooby" Davis experience has led to new leadership mindset.

7 days ago

Utah’s Cornerback Battle: Blake Cotton Is Making His Move

After two weeks of camp competition, Blake Cotton appears to be emerging as the top option in Utah's search for a new starting cornerback.

7 days ago

Utah Seeing Progress With Two-Way Players Lander Barton, Smith Snowden

Utah Football fans may be in for a pleasant surprise when the season kicks off. During Fall Camp coaches have hinted at the potential of players like Lander Barton and Smith Snowden playing on both sides of the ball.

8 days ago

Utah Football: Jaren Kump’s Consistency, Confidence Vital To Leading This Team

Veteran offensive lineman Jaren Kump will play big role for Utah football this season as captain, his leadership will be key to their outlook.

8 days ago

What Utah Learned After First Fall Camp Scrimmage

Utah football is two weeks into fall camp and Kyle Whittingham's staff is gaining clarity throughout the roster.

9 days ago

It’s About Finding The ‘Trustworthy Guys’ For Jason Beck, Utah Football

Utah football will soon be two weeks into fall ball and Jason Beck is carefully identifying who the trustworthy guys are going to be on offense.

9 days ago

Free Safety Tao Johnson Sees Differences In Utah Preparing For 2025 Season

As Utah football attempts to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 campaign, one of the team’s key defensive leaders, free safety Tao Johnson, is stepping into a bigger role — both in performance and presence.

12 days ago

Micah Simon Instilling A Process-Oriented Mindset With Utah Receivers

Micah Simon isn’t just cultivating receivers who can produce in the passing game, he's building a culture in the Utah receiver room.

13 days ago

Utah’s Smith Snowden Is Focused On Building On Last Year’s Progress

Utah football defensive back Smith Snowden is looking to take on a greater leadership role with the team this season.

14 days ago

Looking Ahead To Week Two Of Fall Camp For Utah Football

After a week of camp and media availability, Utah's second week of fall camp will be significant.

15 days ago

Three Burning Questions After Two Days Of Fall Camp For Utah Football

After two days of camp and media availability, here are three burning questions for Utah football in fall camp.

19 days ago

Kelvin Obot, Utah Football’s New Five-Star Commit

Utah football landed an important prospect in Kelvin Obot, who is now considered a five-star prospect in the 2026 class.