OUTRAGE: Utah in TROUBLE as 40 Million Dollar Rosters SURGE | Utes Big 12 Standing in Danger?

In this episode of Locked On Utes, JT Wistrcill is joined by Dawson Janes from UteZone to break down the ever-evolving landscape of college football rosters and what it means for the Utah Utes. They dive into the impact of skyrocketing roster spending, with some programs hitting the $40 million mark, and what challenges and opportunities that creates for Utah in recruiting and the transfer portal. JT and Dawson also discuss the importance of Utah retaining in-state talent and the potential of a new private equity deal to boost the program’s resources. The conversation shifts to Utah’s athletic facilities, celebrating the new state-of-the-art baseball stadium while discussing other venues that could use an upgrade before Salt Lake hosts the 2034 Winter Olympics. Dawson shares thoughts on modernizing the football practice facility, the Huntsman Center, and Rice-Eccles Stadium to keep the Utes competitive on and off the field. Plus, there’s excitement around Utah baseball’s hot start ...