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!
Episodes
283 episodes
Utah’s Big 12 Takeover, Mammoth’s Strong Start, RSL’s Playoff Drama & Borderlands 4 Review
It’s Sunday… and you know what that means. Time to spelunk back into the madness of Utah sports and a little gaming sanity check to wrap it all up.This week I break down:Real Salt Lake’s playoff rollercoaster — win and...
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BYU’s Win, RSL Surge, and the Jazz Still a Mess
This week, BYU wins but looks banged-up doing it. Bear Bachmeier flashed brilliance, Kalani Sitake’s team racked up penalties, and the Cougars’ defense limped into the toughest stretch of their Big 12 schedule.Meanwhile, Real Salt Lak...
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Utah Football Weekend Recap: BYU Stuns Colorado, Utah Shuts Down WVU, Aggies Impress, RSL Still on the Edge
Three out of four Utah teams came away with wins this weekend — and you know I’ve got takes.I start with Utah State, who looked surprisingly competitive against Vanderbilt before SEC depth wore them down. But with Bryson Barnes settling ...
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Utah Football Meltdowns, BYU’s Defense, Aggies Reality Check & A PSA for Gamers
This week inside The Matt Cave, it’s a full Utah football rundown:The Utes got thrashed at home by Texas Tech — is Kyle Whittingham’s offense officially broken?Utah State cruised past McNeese, but Bronco Mendenhall’s philos...
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Utes survive Wyoming; Utah State rolls Air Force; RSL tops SKC | Texas Tech preview, Mammoth rookies, Borderlands 4 first look
Three wins in Utah this week and a whole lot to talk about.I break down Utah’s gritty road win at Wyoming—dominant defense (hello, John Henry Daly), red-zone hiccups, and a freshman kicking game that has me chewing nails—then pivot to a ...
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BYU’s Elite Defense, Utah’s Easy Win & Aggies’ Reality Check | Borderlands 4 & The Finals
This week on The Matt Cave, Utah college football takes center stage. 🏈BYU vs. Stanford: The Cougars’ defense dominated with sacks, turnovers, and shutdown play, but offensive play-calling remains a concern....
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Utah Football Hat Trick, BYU’s 69–0 Romp, and Why Borderlands 4 & Battlefield 6 Rule 2025
🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨Week 1 of college football is in the books — and for once, we’ve got a Utah hat trick 🎩⚡ All three teams (Utah, BYU, Utah State) came away with wins… though some looked a whole lot prettier than others 👀🏈 Uta...
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BYU Football 2025 Preview: Bear Bachmeier, Season Predictions & The Finals Game Review
The 2025 college football season is here — and The Matt Cave is diving deep into the BYU Cougars football preview before Week 1 kicks off.In this episode, Matt breaks down everything Cougar Nation needs to know:QB1 ...
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Utah Football Season Preview & EA Sports College Football 26 Review
The Utes are on deck! This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, Matt dives deep into the University of Utah’s 2025 football season outlook under Kyle Whittingham. With Devon Dampier stepping into the spotlight and Jason Beck bringing a new-l...
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Utah State Football 2025 Preview & Why the Battlefield 6 Beta is a Game-Changer
Football season is almost here, and it’s time to break down Year One of the Bronco Mendenhall era at Utah State. I cover the Aggies’ offense, defense, coaching staff, key players, and schedule before giving my official 2025 record pre...
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Real Salt Lake’s Leagues Cup Chaos, Battlefield 6 Hype, and Dallas Cowboys Drama
Soccer, shooters, and some spicy NFL drama—this week’s Matt Cave has it all.First, Matt breaks down Real Salt Lake’s wild run in the Leagues Cup, explaining what the tournament actually is, why MLS vs. Liga MX is heating up, and h...
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BYU Basketball in ESPN's Top 10?! Plus RSL's Playoff Push & Mammoth News Tease
This week in The Matt Cave, Matt tries to process two things he never thought he'd say in 2025: Real Salt Lake is in playoff position, and BYU Men’s Basketball is being hyped as a national title contender. No, seriously.F...
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RSL’s Oregon Breakthrough, Pokémon Z-A Hype, and a Six-Game Lineup Worth Your Wallet
This week in The Matt Cave, Real Salt Lake finally breaks the curse in Portland, notching their first win in Oregon since 2017 — only to trip over themselves at home against Eastern Conference leader FC Cincinnati. Matt breaks down bot...
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Diego Luna’s RSL Future, Big 12 Media Days Fluff, and BYU’s QB Mystery
Real Salt Lake makes it four unbeaten, but are they for real? Diego Luna's return sparks life into the squad, but will he even be here for their next match? Matt dives deep into RSL's win over Houston, Luna's looming transfer, and the growing t...
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Great Goals, Gritty Wins, and Garbage Defense
Matt’s back after the holiday weekend with a three-segment breakdown across soccer and hockey, starting with Real Salt Lake’s chaotic 3-2 win over St. Louis City FC. Two own goals, clueless defending, and somehow a win? Yeah, it’s that kind of ...
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Draft Week Reaction Spectacular
This week, Matt dives into the 2025 NBA and NHL Drafts, and for once, he’s giving himself a little credit. The Utah Jazz surprised fans by drafting Ace Bailey at #5, trading up for Walter Clayton Jr., and grabbing John Tonje in Round 2. He brea...
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Utah Jazz Play It Safe While the Mammoth Plan a Draft Day Power Play
This week on The Matt Cave Podcast, host Matt Smith dives into the high-stakes world of draft strategy as the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth prepare for back-to-back draft nights. With both teams holding top-5 picks, the pressure is on—so ...
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Luna on Loan, RSL Wakes Up, and Xbox Drops Bombs
Real Salt Lake finally ends their brutal winless streak — and they did it without Diego Luna. With the Gold Cup underway, Matt breaks down the USMNT’s roster, their chances (spoiler: not great), and why Luna’s value keeps r...
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Luna Rising, BYU All In, and Gamers Left Dreaming
It was a quiet week in Utah sports—but not without drama. In this episode of The Matt Cave:🇺🇸 Diego Luna earns the start for the USMNT against Turkey and makes a strong case for next summer’s World Cup roster.🏀 BYU extend...
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RSL’s Gift to LA, Mammoth’s Russian Reinforcements, and Gamers Getting Played
Real Salt Lake keeps finding new ways to disappoint, gifting the LA Galaxy their first win of the season in spectacular fashion. Meanwhile, the Utah Mammoth lock in two towering Russian prospects to bolster the blue line. And in gaming, M...
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RSL Meltdown, Mammoth Glory, and the Gaming Summer Ahead
In this Memorial Day weekend edition of The Matt Cave, Matt breaks down Real Salt Lake’s gut-wrenching 2-3 collapse against Vancouver and raises serious questions about the club's leadership, captaincy choices, and lackluster roster be...
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RSL's Harsh Reality, Mammoth on the World Stage & Gaming Goodness
In this week’s spelunk into The Matt Cave, the optimism surrounding Real Salt Lake has evaporated. Matt breaks down a rough two-game stretch, the scoring crisis plaguing the team, and the looming shadow of a rebuild that may be inevitable—yes, ...
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Rigged: The NBA’s Big Market Fix is Alive and Well
No intro music. No jokes. Just fire.Matt breaks down the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery disaster—where the Jazz fell to 5th despite having the best odds—while Dallas, San Antonio, and Philly magically rose to the top. He exposes the...
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NBA Lottery Conspiracies, Bungie’s Bizarre Lawsuit, and RSL Sees Red Again
This week in The Matt Cave:🏀 The NBA Draft Lottery is almost here—and Matt breaks down the Jazz’s odds, the top prospects, and why the entire lottery system might be due for a major shakeup.⚽ Real Salt Lake just can't sto...
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Utah Hockey Club Becomes the Mammoth: Reactions, Rants & Hidden Logo Details
🚨 BREAKING BONUS EPISODE! 🚨 The Utah Hockey Club has officially revealed its permanent name: The Utah Mammoth. In this quick-hit emergency spelunk, Matt breaks down the name reveal, digs into the branding rollout, unpacks ...
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