KSL.com Sports Director • Beat Writer covering Utah Athletics • AP Top 25 🏈 voter • Email: jfurlong@deseretdigital.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mtmoxzxjvk25🎙️PODCAST: As fall camp nears an end and transitions to in-season mode, we take a look at the position groups at Utah to see how they stack up. We also talk the Whittingham lawsuit and Utah's landing in the AP Top 25. youtu.be/0qsoYsKduQo https://youtu.be/0qsoYsKduQo21 Aug 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmoxzxjvk25https://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mtlykpfxvc26Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw has patiently waited for a chance — a time to shine, so to speak. Over the offseason, Holtzclaw has stepped up big as a leader of the team. https://www.ksl.com/article/51614531/its-showtime-lance-holtzclaw-ready-to-shine-on-utahs-defensive-line21 Aug 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlykpfxvc26https://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mtex64tf4k2hSome live work from today’s media viewing session … The ground game.18 Aug 2026 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtex64tf4k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mtejksssas2jUtah football has seen a lot of back and forth between its offense and defense this fall. Here's a look at what Morgan Scalley and the players said about that as they approach the season. https://www.ksl.com/article/51611080/scalley-highlights-healthy-back-and-forth-between-offense-defense-that-could-help-utah-football18 Aug 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtejksssas2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3msrci5f4i22i🎙️PODCAST: A recap of the first week of fall camp, a look into a typical day for Morgan Scalley, and a conversation with @PickSixPreviews about the upcoming season. Check it out ... youtu.be/7NSXhAsux50 https://youtu.be/7NSXhAsux5010 Aug 2026 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3msrci5f4i22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3msqdb4p7uc2iThere's football and then there's cowboying. A look at how the two have prepared Colton Swan for his new role as defensive coordinator at Utah. https://www.ksl.com/article/51607841/football-and-cowboying-how-life-as-a-cowboy-makes-colton-swan-the-right-fit-as-dc-for-utah10 Aug 2026 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqdb4p7uc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3msgdkqf3vs2hDevon Dampier 🤝 Wide Receivers Read about how their connection developed over the offseason and how it’s already starting to pay off in fall camp. https://www.ksl.com/article/51606602/devon-dampiers-connection-with-wide-receivers-already-paying-off-in-utahs-camp06 Aug 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgdkqf3vs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3msbj7pyyts2aUtah checks in at No. 21 in the preseason USA Today Coaches Poll04 Aug 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbj7pyyts2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3ms6styskns2rBack in June, I got the rare opportunity to follow Morgan Scalley around for a day to see how he operates as a head coach. Here’s my inside look at the Utah football program with Scalley at the helm. https://www.ksl.com/article/51577878/a-day-in-the-life-of-morgan-scalley-and-what-it-says-about-his-vision-for-utah-football03 Aug 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6styskns2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mram2mjbic2nWayshawn Parker just missed his rushing goal last season, which "set that fire" under him. He felt like he let Utah fans down. But this year he's ready to prove himself to all. https://www.ksl.com/article/51597733/missing-rushing-goal-set-that-fire-under-wayshawn-parker-and-now-hes-out-to-prove-it22 Jul 2026 15:07 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mram2mjbic2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mqrtjfhpy227🎙️PODCAST: We closeout our scheduling series previews with a look at Utah's final game of the season — a Black Friday night game at RES against West Virginia. youtu.be/2RtqAiYadCI https://youtu.be/2RtqAiYadCI16 Jul 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrtjfhpy227https://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mqmtaeknzk2tSo you've sold yourself to Monster Energy ... Here's my latest podcast to recap the Big 12 media days and a look at the next team on my scheduling series breakdown with a look at TCU. youtu.be/L8E51qjGnuA https://youtu.be/L8E51qjGnuA14 Jul 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmtaeknzk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mql3544kvk2jDevon Dampier is fully healthy after several injuries and a sports hernia limited the Utah QB last season. He’s now hungrier than ever to prove the doubters wrong — and he’s bringing his team along with him. https://www.ksl.com/article/51596966/healthy-and-hungry-devon-dampier-looking-to-take-utah-football-to-new-heights14 Jul 2026 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mql3544kvk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq7yghjeek2zAt his first Big 12 media days, Morgan Scalley looked and acted like someone who has been preparing for the opportunity for years. https://www.ksl.com/article/51595718/same-feel-new-energy-morgan-scalley-ignites-new-era-of-utah-football09 Jul 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7yghjeek2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq5pp3jdks2gScalley said he's excited to see Devon Dampier play at full strength this year. Said it was tough to see him play with a sports hernia last year. Said Dampier is "one of the best ... and can't wait for the season he's going to have."08 Jul 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5pp3jdks2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq5phmrsps2gScalley said the Utah-BYU rivalry is one of the best in the country. Says he has a lot of respect for them. There's some extremes that you're not proud about, but feels his relationship with Kalani Sitake will help lead the way.08 Jul 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5phmrsps2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq5pdhcruk2gMorgan Scalley on offensive line: "Still some competition there. I'm excited about this group." Said he's excited about their development behind O-line coach Jordan Gross. Said it's been "awesome" to see them put in the work to finally have the opportunity.08 Jul 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5pdhcruk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq5p33gzxs2gMorgan Scalley up next in his first address as head coach at Big 12 media days ...08 Jul 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5p33gzxs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq453zmctk2gThe reported $20 million for the Big 12's title rights with Monster Energy feels like a short-sighted deal when the conference needs to add more value. https://sports.ksl.com/ncaa/is-the-big-12-short-sighted-in-title-naming-rights-deal-with-monster-energy/57540808 Jul 2026 03:04 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq453zmctk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq33rmdbrk2gBrett Yormark sidestepped the biggest news topic surrounding the league this offseason, but leaned in on the Big 12's "global" reach and wanting "Monster moments." https://www.ksl.com/article/5159499507 Jul 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq33rmdbrk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq2xilxiys2gYormark said "we have a zero tolerance" policy for any religious intolerance. Said his goal (and the conference) is to "be greater every day ... and we plan to be better next year."07 Jul 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2xilxiys2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq2x6wkvo22gYormark on private equity in the Big 12: "We were at the forefront of PE. ... Each school has to do what's in their best interest." Said they like where they've landed with RedBird and "taking advantage of their ecosystem."07 Jul 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2x6wkvo22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq2wvzhih22gYormark said he liked a 16-team playoff expansion initially when he heard about it. But when 24 became a part of the conversation, said the league felt like it could be a better fit for access. Yormark is all about wanting more access to the league, in whatever it is.07 Jul 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2wvzhih22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq2wofvqzs2gYormark said "out of conference games are critically important" even if the league moves to 10 conference games in football. This wouldn't be decided until after the College Football Playoff expansion is decided.07 Jul 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2wofvqzs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq2wj34lc22gYormark on the Brendan Sorsby situation: "Today is not the time to talk about that. Today is about football and celebrating these schools."07 Jul 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2wj34lc22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq2wg7vpxs2gYormark: "Sports betting remains an industry-wise concern."07 Jul 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2wg7vpxs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq2wfbpxoc2gYormark said "more access is needed" when it comes to College Football Playoff expansion. Added that they'll continue to look at the "economics and scheduling, and address any unintended consequences."07 Jul 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2wfbpxoc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq2w4zsay22gYormark announces that Monster Energy will be the entitlement partner for football and basketball this season.07 Jul 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2w4zsay22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mq2vslryks2gBig 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark starts off his comments by saying the theme of this season will be "football meets football" — a connection between the World Cup and college football. He's leaning in on the tradition of the two sports and the commitment.07 Jul 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2vslryks2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mpjmixd5zs24🎙️PODCAST: It's been a busy couple weeks, so let's chat. We take a look at Morgan Scalley's shift to in-state recruiting. https://www.ksl.com/article/51583009/the-utah-checkdown-podcast-morgan-scalley-goes-heavy-on-in-state-recruiting-a-preview-of-byu-football30 Jun 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjmixd5zs24