The Utah Checkdown

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.

Concerns over Utah’s PE deal; breaking down Kansas football

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 Jayhawks come into Rice-Eccles Stadium after a disappointing season, but with a solid core on defense could Kansas provide some trouble for the Utes? Follow Josh Furlong on social media platform X @Josh_Furlong [https://twitter.com/jfurksl]or on Instagram @jfurksl.

Big 12 spring meetings + Football schedule series look at Utah State, Iowa State

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 what the team hopes could be a special season in Morgan Scalley's first as head coach. Follow Josh Furlong on social media platform X @Josh_Furlong [https://twitter.com/jfurksl]or on Instagram @jfurksl.