Utah’s private equity athletics deal surprised lawmakers. Now one wants to control the process — including updates to the U.’s.
A proposed bill would require legislative approval for deals involving college sports and private capital firms.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) University of Utah President Taylor Randall speaks at the grand opening of Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark at the University of Utah on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Jason Batacao, a former Oklahoma City resident who graduated from the University of Oklahoma, covers the University of Utah for The Salt Lake Tribune. When he’s not covering the Utes, Jason enjoys watching movies, playing on his Xbox Series X and reading books.