The Utah Checkdown
Host Josh Furlong talks all things Utah football, with some other Utah Athletics sports sprinkled in from time to time.
Episodes
Next week is Big 12 media days, and there will be several big storylines for the University of Utah.
Host Josh Furlong previews Big 12 media days and what will be the top storylines for Utah and the conference. He also continues his scheduling series preview with a look at Utah's next opponent Arizona.
Will the Utah-Arizona game be a decider for the Big 12 title game, or just two teams that are on the outside looking in? At the ver...
It's been a busy couple weeks, with the NCAA making a change to its eligibility rules and allowing FCS teams to take part in join practices.
Also, Utah signed a new apparel outfitter with Adidas, which will start next year. Host Josh Furlong breaks down why that matters and how it could impact recruiting. He also jumps into recruiting to show how Morgan Scalley is shifting the focus toward more in-state talent.
He wraps up the epis...
The Brendan Sorsby saga continues as it becomes Texas Tech against the world.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the latest with Sorsby and how it could impact the Big 12 moving forward. The Big 12 will be meeting this week and next to decide a path forward.
He also previews the official visitors for football this weekend, while continuing on the scheduling series with a look at Cincinnati.
It's already been a busy week for college athletics, with the news about Brendan Sorsby's injunction dominating the news cycle — for good reason.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into a busy week that featured returning players to Utah, a handful of commitments for football and the perilous saga that surrounds Texas Tech and Sorsby for the upcoming season. And it's a saga that is far from over ahead of the season.
Behind the Sorsby ne...
Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw testified at a Senate committee hearing this week as it discussed a bill to "save" college sports. His testimony was used to help support student-athletes.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Senate hearing and what it all means, as well as provides some additional updates on news from the week — including a look at some commitments for the Utes this week.
He then continues his scheduling series br...
Utah made headlines last week with some of the details coming out about its private equity deal.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the details and addresses where the private equity deal and what it means for Utah. Could this be the first sign of trouble or is it a necessary step to get Utah past the finish line.
He also continues his scheduling series with a look at Utah's fifth game of the season, a home game against Kansas. The Jayha...
The Big 12 will host its annual spring meetings this week, with College Football Playoff expansion the biggest talking point for the week's meetings.
Host Josh Furlong gives a quick primer on what will be discussed this week, as well as some updates on other college football matters. He then continues his deep dive into the next two opponents on Utah's schedule for football.
The next two games will prove to be the final touches to ...
The betting odds are out for the Big 12, and this time it's a look at the win totals for the conference. At the top is a couple familiar names that should be of interest to the state of Utah.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the latest odds to see where Utah fits in for the season. He also begins his schedule series breakdown, with a look at FCS Idaho and Arkansas.
The Razorbacks have a lot of turnover, and questions, but the game...
The offensive side of the ball will be one of the most intriguing elements of Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach for Utah. And while spring was a success, how will it translate to the fall?
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the offensive side of the ball with a post-spring position breakdown to see who will be the contributors for the 2026 season, and where the success will be seen the most.
He also does a quick look at the wom...
The end of spring camp for programs around the country ushers in the beginning of sportsbooks releasing their odds for the upcoming football season.
Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the first odds that were released for the Big 12 and talks about what it could mean about Utah's chances in the Big 12 title race. He also ranks the Big 12 teams following spring.
He closes out the episode with a post-spring defensive position breakdow...
Utah football made history on Thursday as two of its offensive tackles were drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the NFL draft and where all the former Utah players landed and what's at stake for them. He also looks into a shakeup in Morgan Scalley's staff and what it means for the future.
He also jumps into the Texas Tech gambling drama, with star quarterback Brendan Sorsby linked to gambling ...
The NFL draft begins Thursday, and two Utah linemen are expected to go in the first round.
Host Josh Furlong previews the upcoming draft and gives a look at who could be drafted and where over the three-day event. He also recaps the men's and women's basketball transfer portal haul and who was brought in for the next season.
He closes out the episode with a recap of football's spring camp and what it could mean for the upcoming sea...
The basketball transfer portal opened up this week, with several Utah players on both the men's and women's team placing their names in the portal.
Host Josh Furlong provides an update on who is in the portal and who is coming back to see what the 2026-27 rosters will look like. He also provides some highlights from a media-viewing session of spring football.
He closes out the episode by highlighting one player in each position gro...
The longest-running streak in the NCAA has come to an end.
After 49 straight seasons, the Red Rocks failed to advance to nationals for the first time in program history. It was a heartbreaking end to the season for the Red Rocks.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the regional final to understand what happened, and does a deeper look into the program to see how the Red Rocks got here. Is it a situation of something bigger or just some b...
Utah athletics chose to cancel its spring game this season, instead opting for a Fan Day at the conclusion of spring camp.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the decision by Utah and weighs the options that were available to the football program amid uncertainty in the NCAA. Was it the right decision or a mistake on Utah's part?
He also jumps into spring camp and gives a look into how offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven plans to utilize ...
Kyle Whittingham made headlines for his offseason shift from Utah to Michigan, but the details surrounding his exit were released on Friday.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the details surrounding Whittingham's exit, including a look at the documents that paint the story of how the university chose Morgan Scalley over its long-time head coach.
He also gives an update on the start of spring camp for football after the media was invite...
As March Madness descends upon the country, the Utah men's program will be on the outside looking in for another season, but the women will take part in the WBIT to continue their postseason opportunities.
The Red Rocks also transition to their respective postseason, but did its affiliation with the Big 12 help or hurt the team going into the most important stretch of the season?
Host Josh Furlong breaks down his reasons for why th...
The basketball season has mostly come to an end, with the women's team still looking for a postseason opportunity.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Big 12 basketball tournament for both the men's and women's teams, while looking ahead to the 2026-27 rosters.
He also does a check-in on other Utah programs, such as the Red Rocks, who are preparing for postseason competition, as well as baseball and softball.
And he finishing with the las...
The NFL Combine concluded this weekend, with both Utah offensive tackles having a standout performance. So how did each player do and what does it say about their draft stock?
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the combine and what took place, as well as provides an update on the Red Rocks and this week's women's basketball tournament in Kansas City.
He concludes the episode with the next position breakdowns ahead of spring camps with a...
The NFL kicked off its combine this week, and five former Utes players will take part in the testing and drills.
Host Josh Furlong takes a brief look at their fit and what this week could mean for each player.
He also takes a look at Utah Athletics finances and discusses why private equity becomes an imperative for the school to remain in the positive.
And then he finishes his position breakdowns with a look at the remaining offens...
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