The Matt Cave

Author: Matt Smith

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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Utah NFL Draft Recap, RSL vs Messi Takeaways & Mammoth Playoff Surge
Sunday, 26 April, 2026

Send us Fan MailMatt 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 there, the focus shifts to Real Salt Lake’s matchup against Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. Despite the loss, RSL showed they can hang with MLS Cup contenders, raising questions about their ceiling this season and how they respond moving forward.The episode wraps with an in-depth look at the Utah Mammoth’s playoff battle against the Vegas Golden Knights. Matt dives into what’s working, what still needs improvement, and why this series might be more competitive than anyone expected.It’s a full tour of Utah sports with strong opinions, honest reactions, and a clear takeaway — things are getting interesting across the board.Support the show