The Utah Checkdown

Big 12 media day preview and storylines; a look at Arizona football

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 very least, it will be a game against two top teams expected to compete for the Big 12 title and a spot in the playoffs. Follow Josh Furlong on social media platform X @Josh_Furlong [https://twitter.com/jfurksl]or on Instagram @jfurksl.

Morgan Scalley goes heavy on in-state recruiting; a preview of BYU football

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 episode with a scheduling preview of the BYU football team and what that game could mean for the conference title race this season. Follow Josh Furlong on social media platform X @Josh_Furlong [https://twitter.com/jfurksl]or on Instagram @jfurksl.

Texas Tech fights back against the world + Previewing Cincinnati football

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. Follow Josh Furlong on social media platform X @Josh_Furlong [https://twitter.com/jfurksl]or on Instagram @jfurksl.

Courts deliver major blow to Big 12, NCAA + Previewing Houston football

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 news, Furlong continues his schedule series breakdown with a look at Houston, who is a viable contender for a Big 12 title this season. How will Utah's meeting with Houston shape the landscape of the Big 12 this season? Follow Josh Furlong on social media platform X @Josh_Furlong [https://twitter.com/jfurksl]or on Instagram @jfurksl.

Lance Holtzclaw takes on Congress + breaking down Colorado football

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 breakdown with a look at Colorado, which is Utah's sixth game of the season. Is this the end for Deion Sanders or will this be the season he turns it around? Follow Josh Furlong on social media platform X @Josh_Furlong [https://twitter.com/jfurksl]or on Instagram @jfurksl.