Big 12 Media Day Two Live Blog: Updates And Analysis From Texas
Jul 9, 2025, 8:37 AM | Updated: 6:22 pm
(Photo courtesy of KSL Sports)
(Photo courtesy of KSL Sports)
FRISCO, Texas – Day two of the Big 12 Media Days takes place today in Texas. Check back here for updates, the best moments, and all coverage on both BYU and Utah.
One down. One to go.#Big12FB | @Copilot pic.twitter.com/yGkeNkdAHm
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Big 12 Media Days
Representatives from both the Utes and Cougs are at Big 12 Media Days in Texas this week.
From Utah, Kyle Whittingham, along with quarterback Devon Dampier, offensive tackle Spencer Fano, linebacker Lander Barton, and cornerback Smith Snowden are attending.
Running back LJ Martin, receiver Chase Roberts, Jack Kelly, Isaiah Glasker and Keanu Tanuvasa will travel with head coach Kalani Sitake.
For all of the biggest moments from the event follow Utah insider Steve Bartle and BYU insider Mitch Harper on X.
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Lights, camera, π¬ @Big12Conference #GoUtes | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/WUirp966MH
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The Boyz have arrived. pic.twitter.com/Qxan4ONZbf
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Checking in with @Utah_Football Offensive Tackle @FanoSpencer (and Swoop) at Big 12 Media Days! @AlexKirryKSL @975Hans @PKKinahan https://t.co/xmPgIRao9Z pic.twitter.com/1DtZiPJhe5
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New @Utah_Football Quarterback @Devonddampier with the crew @AlexKirryKSL @975Hans @PKKinahan
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Utah CB Smith Snowden on dealing with noise:
“Being able to trust your gut and trust God’s plan for you. But, I was able to figure things out as I was going through it.”
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Utah CB Smith Snowden on returning kicks:
“I will be. Yes sir. I’m excited. (I would prefer) a pick-six over a kick return though.”
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Utah CB Smith Snowden on where he’ll be on the field:
“We’re just seeing how it plays out. Wherever the team needs me, that’s where I’ll be. I’ve come to love the nickel, but there’s something about that island.”
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Players on the ποΈ @Big12Conference #GoUtes | #Big12MediaDays | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/vsWAjKFhkC
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Eyes on the prize π #Big12FB | @Copilot pic.twitter.com/4roV3e7Asi
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Joining the station now is @Utah_Football Head Coach Kyle Whittingham @AlexKirryKSL @975Hans @PKKinahan
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. @FanoSpencer bringing his vocal talents to #Big12MediaDays @Good2GoBar | #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/tHYQaXMv9B
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With the pride and tradition of the Utah Utes on his mind, Smith Snowden’s emergence as a leader will be key to Utah’s success in 2025. https://t.co/GWzqVx4QNZ
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Ready for their closeupπΈ #GoUtes | #Big12MediaDays | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/6obaIcp6ug
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“We feel we have a tremendous offensive line, we have a couple 1st round projections at tackle, and three seniors inside. We expect to be very good up front.” – Whitt
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Whittingham shared that Dampier has great command of the huddle, but then slipped in a “but we don’t huddle all that much” which is interesting.
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“An old coach once told me, ‘you win with the players you got, and not worry about the ones you don’t’ and that’s all I’ll add on that.” – Whittingham after he was asked about Tanuvasa’s transfer.
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Coach Whittingham takes the main stage at #Big12MediaDays π#GoUtes | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/FjvjlYjRLe
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Devon Dampier: “The culture, it’s all built on brotherhood.” https://t.co/23Cfbz5bWw
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The day two coaches roundtable should be pretty interesting. pic.twitter.com/6bbqJXPXQA
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A few talking points on both sides of the ball coming from @UtahCoachWhitt #GoUtes | #Big12MediaDays | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/jfqHtJvdVJ
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Retirement was on the table for Kyle Whittingham, but he couldn’t go out on what he called the “most frustrating” year of his coaching career. πhttps://t.co/mFCZOU60LQ
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πΉπππ ππππ π©ππ ππ§#GoUtes | #Big12MediaDays | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/dwVUBZ12AM
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.@Devonddampier and @SnowdenSmith π in for 2025#GoUtes | #Big12MediaDays | @Good2GoBar pic.twitter.com/Wss2I68ePI
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Catching up with @UtahCoachWhitt on day βοΈ of @Big12Conference Media Days.@Utah_Football | @espn700bill pic.twitter.com/7DlkiIeZZa
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Lander Barton said that new faces with the Utes have brought a new “excitement” that wasn’t there last season πhttps://t.co/IQ76ZXzCAa
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It’s a beaUTAHful day to talk ball.#Big12FB | @Copilot pic.twitter.com/YyobI8Pskd
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