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Ute Insiders

Longtime Deseret News Ute beat writer Dirk Facer leads a weekly discussion into the world of University of Utah athletics.

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Is Utah football team clear favorite to win Pac-12 South title in 2019? (podcast)

Is Utah football team clear favorite to win Pac-12 South title in 2019? (podcast)

Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood tackle a variety of topics on this week’s Ute Insiders podcast. Am... Read more

10 Jan 2019

30mins

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Is an undefeated season a realistic possibility for the Utes?

Is an undefeated season a realistic possibility for the Utes?

With expectations sky high for the 2019 Utes heading into Wednesday’s opening of fall camp, Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and ... Read more

30 Jul 2019

20mins

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What's the buzz surrounding Utah-BYU Beehive Classic matchup at the Viv?

What's the buzz surrounding Utah-BYU Beehive Classic matchup at the Viv?

Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Mike Sorensen look back at the Utes’ 10-3 loss to the Washington Huskies in t... Read more

6 Dec 2018

34mins

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The danger of being a 21-point favorite, and the problem with winning a game by 94 points

The danger of being a 21-point favorite, and the problem with winning a game by 94 points

Fresh off bye weeks, Utah and UCLA return to the field Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium, both looking to claim the driver... Read more

13 Nov 2019

27mins

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Why game at Wazzu is oh-so-important

Why game at Wazzu is oh-so-important

The Utah football team, still hoping to find its offensive rhythm, takes to the road this week for a matchup with the al... Read more

26 Sep 2018

31mins

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How does this Ute team measure up to 2009 Sugar Bowl team?

How does this Ute team measure up to 2009 Sugar Bowl team?

With three conference games remaining, the Utes are the darlings of the Pac-12 South. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Amy Donal... Read more

1 Nov 2018

42mins

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How many wins will the Utes notch in 2019?

How many wins will the Utes notch in 2019?

How many games will the 14th-ranked Utes win in 2019? The consensus of the crew on the Deseret News Ute Insiders podcast... Read more

23 Aug 2019

25mins

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Sizing up the Utes’ College Football Playoff possibilities

Sizing up the Utes’ College Football Playoff possibilities

While interest continues to mount about a possible College Football Playoff berth for the Utah football team, Kyle Whitt... Read more

27 Nov 2019

21mins

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Dominant D, Huntley’s health and Pac-12 parity

Dominant D, Huntley’s health and Pac-12 parity

The Utes’ defense stuck a fork in the ASU Sun Devils Saturday afternoon in a game that featured Zack Moss breaking the U... Read more

23 Oct 2019

22mins

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Utah’s defense is dominant, but how does it compare to 2009 Sugar Bowl squad?

Utah’s defense is dominant, but how does it compare to 2009 Sugar Bowl squad?

Ute Insiders Dirk Facer and Jody Genessy are joined by former Ute great Stevenson Sylvester to talk all things Utes, inc... Read more

20 Nov 2019

33mins

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Breaking down the Utes' impressive three-game run

Breaking down the Utes' impressive three-game run

Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood look back at the Utes' impressive victory over Pac-12 South foe US... Read more

25 Oct 2018

29mins

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Utah heading into the midway mark with optimism

Utah heading into the midway mark with optimism

On this episode of the Ute Insiders podcast, Deseret News sports writers Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Trent Wood break ... Read more

11 Oct 2018

34mins

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Utes brace for showdown with the Huskies

Utes brace for showdown with the Huskies

The Ute Insiders look back at Utah’s 35-0 win over the Cal Golden Bears and ahead to this weekend’s showdown on the road... Read more

30 Oct 2019

26mins

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Ute Insiders: Utes, Ducks, style points and the College Football Playoff

Ute Insiders: Utes, Ducks, style points and the College Football Playoff

All eyes will be on the Utah Utes and Oregon Ducks Friday night in Santa Clara, California. Can Utah stretch its winning... Read more

4 Dec 2019

24mins

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A big recruiting get, a big win on the hardwoods and big preparation plans for the Longhorns

A big recruiting get, a big win on the hardwoods and big preparation plans for the Longhorns

The national early signing period began Wednesday for college football programs around the nation, but the highest-rated... Read more

20 Dec 2019

20mins

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Will quarterback Jason Shelley rise to the occasion?

Will quarterback Jason Shelley rise to the occasion?

Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Trent Wood look back on the Utes’ loss to Arizona State and ahead to Saturday... Read more

8 Nov 2018

37mins

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Tyler Huntley’s stellar play, College Football Playoff possibilities and the upstart Bruins

Tyler Huntley’s stellar play, College Football Playoff possibilities and the upstart Bruins

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley continued to shine during the Utes’ victory over Washington in Seattle. Remaining on the ... Read more

6 Nov 2019

23mins

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Can Utes take care of business against the Buffs?

Can Utes take care of business against the Buffs?

Fresh off its dramatic victory over Oregon, the Utah football team turns its attention to Saturday’s tilt against the Bu... Read more

15 Nov 2018

31mins

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Emotional wins and tight finishes highlight best games in Utah-BYU rivalry

Emotional wins and tight finishes highlight best games in Utah-BYU rivalry

Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Brad Rock and Mike Sorensen have witnessed many of the most memorable games in the storied Utah... Read more

19 Nov 2018

20mins

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How Scott Mitchell and the Utes pulled off improbable, lopsided victory over BYU in 1988

How Scott Mitchell and the Utes pulled off improbable, lopsided victory over BYU in 1988

One of the biggest upsets in the Utah-BYU football rivalry came in 1988 when quarterback Scott Mitchell led the Utes to ... Read more

23 Nov 2018

15mins

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