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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331 episodes
Utah, BYU & Utah State Week 3 Reactions + Keyonte George Extension
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' ...
Week 2 Reaction: Utah Dominates Arkansas, BYU Rises to No. 11, Utah State Almost Stuns Washington
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 Ut...
Utah & BYU Impress, Utah State Struggles | RSL Still Winless
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...
Utah State Football 2026 Preview: Can the Aggies Go 6-6?
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...
Utah Football 2026 Preview: Why the Utes Could Go 11-1
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 Nebr...
2026 BYU Football Preview: 11-1, Big 12 Title & College Football Playoff?
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 Fo...
Real Salt Lake’s Zavier Gozo Transfer Changes Everything | Matt Cave Podcast
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 s...
MLB Lockout Is Coming After Dodgers' Tarik Skubal Trade | Utah Sports Weekly
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 dis...
Utah Mammoth Sign John Marino to 8-Year Extension | RSL Struggles & Jazz Playoff Expectations
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 off...
Can Utah Land an MLB Team? | Real Salt Lake Returns | Utah Royals Update
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 t...
Are RSL's Stars Headed to Europe? | Palworld 1.0 Review
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 developme...
Utah Jazz & Utah Mammoth Offseason Grades | Ainge and Armstrong Win Big
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 g...
Utah Jazz Draft Reaction: Darryn Peterson Era Begins | Mammoth Not Done Yet?
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 befor...
Utah Jazz Draft Strategy, Mammoth Trade Rumors & MLB Lockout Concerns
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 tr...
Utah Mammoth Rumors Heat Up, Jazz Draft Chaos & BYU/Utah Rankings
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, Ro...
Utah Royals Dominating, BYU & Utah Football Buzz, and Summer Game Fest Highlights
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 Na...
Walker Kessler Deal Nears, Utah State Pac-12 Preview & Utah MLB Expansion
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...
RSL Heartbreak, A World Cup Snub & Saying Goodbye to Destiny
Real Salt Lake was seconds away from a huge road victory before a late stoppage-time goal turned three points into one. Matt breaks down RSL's frustrating 1-1 draw with Minnesota United, why the Claret and Cobalt are still exceeding expectation...
RSL Takes 3rd, Utah Mammoth Trade Rumors & Jazz Draft Clarity
Real Salt Lake is suddenly one of the most interesting teams in Utah sports, and Matt is starting to move from cautious optimism to full-on optimism. After a 2-1 comeback win over Colorado in the Rocky Mountain Cup, RSL sits third in the Wester...
Utah Jazz Land No. 2 Pick, RSL Falls in Dallas, Utah Mammoth Offseason Priorities
Matt is back in The Matt Cave with a packed Utah sports episode covering the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, and the Utah Mammoth.The Utah Jazz finally get a major lottery win, landing the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft. Matt breaks down what th...
Mammoth Playoff Lessons, Real Salt Lake Bounce Back, and Utah Jazz Offseason Questions
Matt breaks down the end of the Utah Mammoth’s first real playoff run and why, even though the series loss to Vegas hurt, the season should still be viewed as a success.This episode dives into what the Mammoth learned against the Golden ...
Utah NFL Draft Recap, RSL vs Messi Takeaways & Mammoth Playoff Surge
Matt breaks down a packed week in Utah sports, starting with a full recap of the NFL Draft and where local talent from Utah, BYU, and Utah State landed — including standout reactions, surprise slides, and undrafted players to watch.From ...
Utah Mammoth vs Golden Knights Playoff Preview | RSL, Jazz & BYU
In this week’s episode of The Matt Cave, Matt dives deep into a packed weekend of Utah and national sports storylines with his signature unfiltered analysis and humor.The episode opens with a full playoff preview between the Uta...
Utah Jazz Rebuild Over? Mammoth Playoff Push & BYU Transfer Portal Shakeup
Matt breaks down a massive turning point in Utah sports as multiple seasons come to a close and new opportunities emerge.He dives into the Utah Jazz signaling the end of their rebuild, analyzing the current roster, potential starting lin...
Utah Mammoth Surge, Jazz Tank & RSL Hot Start + SurrounDead Review
Matt dives into a packed week across Utah sports and gaming, breaking down the Utah Mammoth’s red-hot road trip and what it means as the playoffs approach. With the offense firing on all cylinders but defensive concerns still lingering, are the...
