Kyle Whittingham, Kalani Sitake and Morgan Scalley look to impact college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Four head coaches with connections to Utah are highlighted as influential figures for the 2026 college football season. Kalani Sitake, who led BYU to 12 wins last season, declined an offer from Penn State to remain with the Cougars. Morgan Scalley steps in at Utah after Kyle Whittingham moved to Michigan, where he aims to leverage a promising roster. The coaches rank among the 25 most interesting in the nation according to Sports Illustrated. The season will test their abilities against challenging schedules, including notable matchups.
- •Kalani Sitake led BYU to a 12-2 record and Big 12 championship.
- •Morgan Scalley replaces Kyle Whittingham at Utah after his successful tenure.
- •Whittingham is ranked No. 3 among interesting coaches at Michigan.
- •Scalley has key players returning, including quarterback Devon Dampier.
- •Steve Sarkisian is also featured on the list after a top-15 finish at Texas.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Will these head coaches with major Utah connections play a defining role in the 2026 college football season?
"4 head coaches with Utah ties are listed among the 25 most interesting in the country this year.
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