CONCERNING: Kalani Sitake STAYING at BYU is EVEN WORSE for Utah Utes than you think | NIL Gap?

In this episode of Locked On Utes, J.T. Wistrcill welcomes national college football writer and Heisman voter Shehan Jeyarajah to break down some major news and the current outlook for Utah football. The episode kicks off by discussing Kalani Sitake’s decision to stay at BYU, which has profound implications for the Utah Utes. J.T. Wistrcill and Shehan Jeyarajah into how BYU’s increased NIL commitment is changing the Big 12 landscape and why this could be a big concern for Utah moving forward, especially as BYU positions itself as one of the conference’s powerhouses.The hosts then turn to Utah’s place in the College Football Playoff rankings. Despite back-to-back wins, the Utes continue to drop in the standings. The conversation covers whether Utah is fairly ranked, challenges with their late-season performance and resume, and how frustrating it is for fans to watch their team win and still fall in the rankings. Later, the episode covers the potential end of the Kyle Whittingham era, anticipation for Morgan Scalley’s likely ascension to head coach, and how Utah transitions with significant roster turnover expected next year—especially on the offensive line.Finally, J.T. Wistrcill and Shehan Jeyarajah zoom out for a broader conversation on playoff selection methods, what it means for teams on the bubble like BYU and Utah, and why building a strong national brand matters now more than ever in college football. Follow the show: @LockedOnUtes Follow: JT: @Jtwistrcill Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUtes?sid=YouTube. Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never-ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Listener Survey We've put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go to https://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale. And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. Aura Frames For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.