The Matt Cave
The Voice for all things Utah sports, Matt gives you his unedited and unbridled opinion on the current events around the state. Sprinkled in are video game reviews and talk about important national sports stories. Listen now and become a spelunker today!
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Matt is back in The Matt Cave, and there is a lot to unpack in Utah sports this week. The Utah Mammoth are off to a strong start, BYU has a massive showdown with Notre Dame on deck, and Utah State somehow found a way to win a game that was anything but pretty.
The Utah Mammoth have looked like a legitimate force through the opening stretch of the NHL season. Matt breaks down the road trip against the Rangers, Devils,...
Matt is back in the Matt Cave for another week of Utah sports, breaking down a rough night for Utah State, an ugly but important BYU win over TCU, and an absolutely electric start to the Utah Mammoth season.
Utah State got handled by Boise State, raising more questions about the Aggies' quarterback situation and whether Grady Brosterhous needs to be the unquestioned starter moving forward. Matt also looks ahead at Ut...
Matt is back with another episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, breaking down a busy Week 4 in Utah sports.
Utah is 4-0 after a 31-17 win over Iowa State, but the victory came with plenty to talk about, including questionable officiating, Utah's strong defensive performance, a turnover-free offense, and what the Utes' upcoming schedule looks like.
Utah State finally found the win column with a victory over Troy, and Matt ...
Matt is back in the Matt Cave to break down a busy week of Utah sports, starting with college football.
He reacts to Utah's dominant 33-0 win over Utah State, including Devon Dampier's performance, Utah's suffocating defense, the Aggies' struggles running the football, and the frightening injury to Harrison Taggart. Matt also looks ahead at what's next for both Utah and Utah State and why he still believes the Aggies...
Week 2 of the college football season is in the books, and Matt has plenty to talk about.
Utah absolutely dismantled Arkansas 43-10, with the defense shutting down the Razorbacks and the offense continuing to show just how dynamic this Utes team can be. Matt breaks down the running game, Devon Dampier, Wayshawn Parker, Byrd Ficklin and a Utah defense that has allowed just 24 points through two games.
Utah State was th...
Matt breaks down a busy Week 1 for Utah college football, including impressive performances from Utah and BYU and a rough opening loss for Utah State against Idaho State.
Utah looked dominant against Idaho, with Devon Dampier, the offense, and the defense providing plenty of reasons for optimism. Matt also looks at the areas the Utes still need to clean up before Big 12 play ramps up.
BYU opened the season with a stro...
Matt wraps up his 2026 college football previews with a look at the Utah State Aggies.
After a six-win season in 2025, Utah State enters a new-look Pac-12 with plenty of questions. The Aggies lost several key contributors, including their quarterback, offensive coordinator, Ike Taylor and John Miller, but Matt sees enough returning and incoming talent to believe Bronco Mendenhall can outperform expectations once agai...
Matt breaks down the University of Utah's 2026 football season, from the transition away from Kyle Whittingham to Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach.
Coming off an 11-2 season that included a dominant 44-22 bowl victory over Nebraska, Utah returns plenty of talent, including quarterback Devin Dampier and running back Wayshawn Parker, while facing major questions along both the offensive and defensive lines.
M...
BYU football enters the 2026 season with expectations unlike anything the program has seen in years and Matt believes the Cougars have a legitimate path to an 11-1 record, another Big 12 Championship Game appearance and a spot in the College Football Playoff.
In this 2026 BYU Football Preview, Matt breaks down what the Cougars lost from last season, why the roster has enough continuity to remain near the top of the B...
Matt returns to the Matt Cave Podcast with another collection of Utah sports thoughts, covering Real Salt Lake, Zavier Gozo’s move to Crystal Palace, Cosmo the Cougar’s induction into the Mascot Hall of Fame, and the upcoming college football season.
Real Salt Lake responded to Zavier Gozo’s record-setting move to Crystal Palace with a dominant 4–0 victory over Atlante in the Leagues Cup. Matt...
This week, Matt takes a look around the Utah sports landscape before diving into what could become Major League Baseball's biggest problem in years.
Real Salt Lake continues to slide down the Western Conference standings after another disappointing result, while the Utah Royals remain one of the surprise stories of the NWSL despite a recent dip in form. Matt also gives credit to the Utah Talons after winning another ...
Matt is back with another episode of The Matt Cave Podcast, covering three major Utah sports storylines.
Real Salt Lake has stumbled out of the post-World Cup break after losses to LAFC and the Portland Timbers. Matt breaks down RSL's offensive struggles, the impact of red cards and injuries, the team's position in the Western Conference, and whether a continued slide could eventually force the club to consider selli...
This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt shifts the focus to soccer and baseball during a quieter stretch on Utah's sports calendar.
The episode breaks down the Utah Royals' recent struggles following the international break, why there's still plenty of reason for optimism, and what they'll need to do to stay near the top of the NWSL standings. Matt also previews Real Salt Lake's return to MLS play, discusses Diego L...
Could Real Salt Lake be preparing to say goodbye to two of its brightest young stars?
This week, Matt examines the growing European interest in Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo, what it says about Real Salt Lake's player development, and why RSL supporters should enjoy watching them while they still can. The club's academy continues to prove it can produce talent capable of competing in the world's biggest leagues.
Ma...
The Utah sports offseason has been anything but quiet.
This week, Matt breaks down why both the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth deserve high marks for the moves they've made. From the controversial Walker Kessler trade to Danny Ainge's growing collection of draft assets, plus Bill Armstrong's aggressive approach to improving the Mammoth roster, there's plenty to discuss.
Matt also looks ahead to what comes next...
The NBA and NHL Drafts are complete, and there's plenty to unpack.
This week, Matt breaks down why Darryn Peterson was the perfect selection for the Utah Jazz, why expectations should rise immediately, and what still needs to happen before opening night. He also discusses Walker Kessler's contract situation, Keyonte George's future, and why the Western Conference may be more open than many people think.
On the hockey ...
The biggest draft week of the year has arrived, and Matt breaks down what Utah fans should expect from both the Utah Jazz and the Utah Mammoth.
On the NBA side, Matt explains why the Jazz shouldn't overthink the No. 2 overall pick, why trading up makes little sense, and why draft smokescreens have become more about gambling than basketball.
Then it's over to the NHL, where trade rumors continue to swirl around Detroit...
This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt dives into a surprisingly busy week across Utah sports despite the lack of major headlines.
Matt breaks down the latest Utah Mammoth trade rumors, including speculation surrounding Dylan Larkin, Robert Thomas, Sebastian Cossa, and why names like Auston Matthews may be more fantasy than reality.
The Utah Jazz rumor mill is also in full swing as draft season approaches. Matt expl...
The Matt Cave Podcast returns with a little bit of everything this week.
Matt breaks down the Utah Royals' incredible run to the top of the NWSL standings and discusses Mandy McGlynn representing both Utah and the United States Women's National Team on the international stage.
College football also takes center stage as ESPN releases its rankings of the top newcomers and impact players heading into the 2026 season. Ma...
Matt dives into three major stories shaping the future of Utah sports.
First, Matt reacts to ESPN's early Pac-12 projections and breaks down what Utah State football could look like under Bronco Mendenhall in Year 2, as the Aggies prepare for life in the rebuilt Pac-12.
Then he discusses reports that the Utah Jazz and Walker Kessler are nearing a contract extension, why Kessler is one of the most important pieces on t...
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