AWSOME: 4-star Recruit LOVES Utah | Can Utes land Jake Hildebrand over Oregon, Texas A&M and ASU?

In this episode of Locked On Utes, J.T. Wistrcill breaks down the Utah Utes’ latest moves on the recruiting trail, highlighting how the program has landed in the top four for four-star offensive lineman Jake Hildebrand from Arizona. JT analyzes Hildebrand’s strengths, size, playing style, and what he could bring to Utah if the Utes land his commitment. The episode compares Utah’s recruiting competition—Arizona State, Oregon, and Texas A&M—and discusses why the Utes still offer a unique opportunity for early playing time and NFL development. In addition to recruiting chatter, JT takes a critical look at Utah's recent underperformance in the 2024 recruiting class, identifying it as a possible factor if the Utes experience a down year. The conversation shifts to the changing landscape of college football, where conference commissioners and athletic directors are considering eliminating conference title games in favor of expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. JT shares per...