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!

The Matt Cave is a sports podcast hosted by Matt Smith, with 331 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Matt Smith hosts The Matt Cave, a sports show with 331 episodes published.

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  Utah Football Is 4-0 + Utah Mammoth Season Preview | Week 4 College Football

  Sep 27, 202630 min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 takes a closer look at Grady Brosterhous' continued development at quarterback, the Aggies' suddenly productive rushing attack, and a Utah State defense that forced three turnovers. Then it is time for the big one: a full Utah Mammoth season preview. Matt breaks down the Mammoth's expectations for the upcoming season, the team's depth at center, the additions of Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee, Daniil But's NHL readiness, Clayton Keller's potential to reach 100 points, Logan Cooley's importance to the team's playoff hopes, Dylan Guenther's scoring potential, and the biggest question mark on the roster: defensive depth. Matt also looks around the Central Division and the rest of the Western Conference to see where Utah could fit in the playoff picture. The hopes are high. The expectations are a little more measured. But after last season's playoff appearance, Matt believes the next step for the Utah Mammoth is making the playoffs and showing that they can win a postseason series. More Utah Mammoth coverage can also be found on Utah Mammoth Daily on YouTube. Follow The Matt Cave Podcast on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and don't forget to leave a review and give the show a thumbs up. Support the show

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  Utah, BYU & Utah State Week 3 Reactions + Keyonte George Extension

  Sep 20, 202629 min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 have a path to a bowl game. Then it's on to BYU's 38-7 win over Colorado State. Matt breaks down LJ Martin's ridiculous rushing performance, the strength of BYU's offensive line, Bear Bachmeier's performance, the BYU defense, and the biggest question marks facing the Cougars as they head into a bye week. The episode also includes a look at the latest AP Poll, where BYU sits at No. 9 and Utah at No. 15, before Matt turns his attention to the Utah Jazz and Keyonte George's five-year, $157.5 million extension. Matt explains why the George extension makes sense for the Jazz, how it fits alongside the team's young core, and why the pairing of George and Darryn Peterson could create a dynamic backcourt as Utah looks to become competitive again. Support the show

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  Week 2 Reaction: Utah Dominates Arkansas, BYU Rises to No. 11, Utah State Almost Stuns Washington

  Sep 13, 202629 min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 the surprise of the week. Matt expected Washington to run away with this one, but the Aggies hung around until the very end and nearly pulled off the upset. Three turnovers ultimately doomed Utah State, but the performance gave Matt even more reason to believe in his bowl-eligibility prediction. BYU also impressed against Arizona. After a shaky first half defensively, the Cougars made major adjustments at halftime and completely shut down the Wildcats in the second half. Matt breaks down the changes from Kelley Poppinga, the pressure on Noah Fifita, Bear Bachmeier's performance and why this BYU team is starting to look like a legitimate College Football Playoff contender. Then Matt takes a look at the latest AP Poll, where BYU jumped to No. 11 and Utah climbed to No. 17. To wrap things up, Matt gives a quick update on the Utah Mammoth rookie showcase, including the team's 3-0 win over Vegas and the status of Tij Iginla and Caleb Desnoyers heading into main training camp. It's another week of Utah sports, college football reactions and a little bit of AP Poll skepticism from the man cave. Spelunkers, if you enjoyed the episode, leave a five-star review wherever you listen and share the show with one person who might enjoy it. Support the show

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  Utah & BYU Impress, Utah State Struggles | RSL Still Winless

  Sep 6, 202625 min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 strong performance against Utah Tech, with Bear Bachmeier, Legend Glasker, and the Cougars' tight ends standing out. Matt also examines BYU's special teams and pass rush concerns ahead of the Arizona game. Utah State, meanwhile, suffered a disappointing 29-17 home loss to Idaho State. Matt explains why the Aggies' offense, turnovers, kicking game, and upcoming schedule should have fans concerned, while also arguing that it's still far too early to abandon his preseason prediction. The episode then shifts to Real Salt Lake, who remain winless since the end of May after a 2-2 draw with LAFC. Matt breaks down RSL's defensive problems, injuries, tactical issues, and the challenges facing the club as the MLS playoff race continues. It's Week 1, so there is still plenty of time for Utah, BYU, Utah State, and Real Salt Lake to figure things out. Support the show

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  Utah State Football 2026 Preview: Can the Aggies Go 6-6?

  Aug 30, 202629 min

  Send us Fan Mail 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 again. Matt breaks down Utah State's schedule, the transition to the Pac-12, the importance of the Washington State game, and the Aggies' chances of reaching bowl eligibility — and potentially backing their way into the Pac-12 Championship Game. He also identifies the players who could determine Utah State's season, including quarterback McCae Hillstead, wide receiver Javon Robinson, running back Javen Jacobs, defensive back Brevin Hamblin, edge Adonis Jackson and linebacker Harrison Taggart. The final prediction? 6-6, another bowl game, and a legitimate chance to finish in the top four of the Pac-12. That might be considerably more optimistic than the preseason expectations, but Matt isn't exactly backing away from it. Support the show

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