
In the Zone Podcast
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EMERGENCY POD: Kyle Whittingham Steps Down as Head Coach
Dec 12, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora get on the mic an hour after the news that Kyle Whittingham will be stepping down as the head coach of the University of Utah. The pair share some rapid reactions and favorite memories of Whittingham's time.

Kansas, National Signing Day and The Weekly Mailbag
Dec 5, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora share some final thoughts from last week's win at Kansas and the season as a whole, break down this year's signing class, and answer more of your questions in the weekly mailbag.

What went wrong last week, the mailbag and previewing Kansas
Nov 25, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora break down what went wrong for Utah last week in their win over Kansas State, answer your burning questions for the mailbag, and preview the regular season finale versus Kansas.

Final thoughts from Baylor, weekly mailbag and previewing Kansas State
Nov 21, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora share some final thoughts from the Utes' blowout win at Baylor, answer questions like is Saturday Kyle Whittingham's last game at Rice-Eccles Stadium, how the Utes are faring on the recruiting trail, fan experience, and more. They cap the episode off with some thoughts about this week's match-up versus Kansas State.

What does Utah need to do to be competitive in NIL and previewing Baylor
Nov 14, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora address questions like what does Utah need to do to get a potential Big Ten invite, Kyle Whittingham's future, and more. They then dive into Utah's match-up this week versus Baylor.

IN THE ZONE PODCAST: Bye Week Mailbag
Nov 6, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora put a bow on last week's victory over Cincinnati and then dive into the mailbag. The pair answers questions like how the class of 2026 is doing at the high school level, who steps up on the offensive line next year, and where the best places to eat in Salt Lake City are.

Answering Your Questions and Previewing the Utes' Matchup versus Cincinnati
Oct 31, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora discuss last week's blowout victory over Colorado, answer your questions about the lack of production from certain players, the play of Tao Johnson, Utah's offensive line next season, and more. They cap things off with sharing some final thoughts on how Utah can beat Cincinnati this weekend.

What went wrong last week, how can Utah become a powerhouse again and previewing Colorado
Oct 24, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora share some final thoughts on what went wrong last week in Provo, dive into the mailbag and answer some hard-hitting questions, and then share some thoughts for this week's match-up with Colorado.

Holy War Match Up and Answering Your Questions
Oct 17, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora put a bow on last week's dominating win over Arizona State and share thoughts about this week's opponent: BYU. They also answer some hard-hitting questions like how does BYU stop Devon Dampier, will Jason Beck dive into his bag of tricks this week, Utah's running backs, and more.

Utes take on Arizona State and answering your questions
Oct 10, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora share their thoughts on what Utah needs to do to beat No. 21 Arizona State this weekend, and answer questions like who does the possible rain favor, Jason Beck's playcalling ability, who is going to be the next wide receiver to get going, and more.

Utah Football Recruiting Updates and Answering Your Questions in the Mailbag
Oct 3, 2025·—
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In this week's episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora share some final thoughts from last week's victory over West Virginia in the first segment. They then dive into Utah football recruiting updates and finish this week off by answering your questions, like what does Utah do at safety with Nate Ritchie's injury, what's going on with the wide receivers room, and more.

What went wrong last week, answering your questions, and previewing West Virginia
Sep 26, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. This week, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora share some final thoughts about last week's loss, answer questions like whether Devon Dampier will play this weekend, if Jason Beck is the right man for the job, and also preview this week's matchup against West Virginia.

Does Utah have what it takes to beat Texas Tech?
Sep 19, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. Big 12 play is finally here as the No. 16-ranked Utes host No. 17 Texas Tech for one of the premier games this weekend. Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora answer your questions and give a breakdown of what to expect this week at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Utes move to 2-0, answering your questions and previewing Wyoming
Sep 12, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone, the VIP podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. Utah football is now 2-0 and ranked No. 20 in the nation after another massive win, this time over Cal Poly. Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora share their final thoughts from that game and answer your questions in the mailbag. They address the cornerback room, some recruiting updates, Utah's injury situation, and more. They wrap things up this week by sharing some final thoughts about this week's opponent: Wyoming.

Final thoughts about week 1, mail bag and more!
Sep 5, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. After a massive win in the Rose Bowl, the newly ranked No. 25 Utah football team is back at home this week to host Cal Poly. Sammy Mora and Dan Sorensen are back to give some final thoughts about the UCLA victory, answer some of your burning questions, and preview this week's matchup.

Utah @ UCLA preview, and final predictions for the 2025 season
Aug 29, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's mailbag, Sammy Mora and Dan Sorensen share our thoughts about the Utes' matchup this week versus UCLA, and give some final predictions for the season before kickoff of the 2025 season.

UteZone mailbag: August 21
Aug 21, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this week's mailbag, Sammy Mora and Dan Sorensen address more of your burning questions, including: which of Utah's backup QBs has a higher ceiling, who takes over as DC when Morgan Scalley becomes head coach, some final thoughts about this year's team before the start of the 2025 season, and more!

UteZone Mailbag: August 13
Aug 13, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora once again answer your pressing questions like running back usage, Utah's freshmen class, production at tight end, and much, much more!

UteZone Mailbag: August 5
Aug 5, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In this episode, Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora answer subscribers' questions in the weekly mailbag. They address the culture of the program, some over/unders for the season, leadership on the defense, and much, much more.

Recruiting updates and week one of fall camp
Aug 4, 2025·—
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In today's episode Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora discuss the state of Utah's 2026 recruiting class after missing out on Salesi Moa and what comes next for the class. They also give some inital thoughts after the first week of fall camp and share some additional thoughts ahead of the 2025 season.

What can we possibly expect from the Utah defense in 2025?
Jul 28, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In today's episode Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora discuss what fans can possibly expect from this Utah defense in 2025. This includes who produces at defensive end, who wins the DT4 spot, leadership and experience at linebacker, stability at safety and the competition at cornerback ahead of fall camp.

Fall Camp Preview: New look Utah football offense
Jul 21, 2025·—
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Welcome back to the In the Zone podcast for UteZone subscribers. We are excited to be revamping the podcast for some of the greatest fans on the internet. In today's episode Dan Sorensen and Sammy Mora breakdown the new look Utah offense ahead of fall camp. The pair shares their thoughts on who might emerge as leaders in the wide receiver room, how are the tight ends utilized, running back hierarchy, quarterback play this season and the elite Utah offensive line.

Utah Utes football: May 30 official visitor primer
May 30, 2025·—
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Sammy and Dan give a quick preview at who is slated to visit Utah this weekend.

Utah Women's Basketball Signee Avery Hjelmstad Joins the Show
Dec 13, 2024·—
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Utah women's basketball signee Avery Hjelmstad joins the show to talk all things Utah!

Signing Day Reactions and Thoughts
Dec 5, 2024·—
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Sammy and Dan break down Utah's 2025 sigining class!


