Morgan Scalley aims to uphold Utah's football legacy as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Morgan Scalley takes over as head coach of Utah football, focusing on player development and discipline. Following Kyle Whittingham's departure, Scalley aims to maintain the program's successful culture while adapting to new challenges in the Big 12. He emphasizes recruiting players dedicated to their own growth and has spent 18 seasons with the Utes, including a decade as defensive coordinator. The team is expected to build on its strong foundation and has talent capable of competing at high levels.
- •Morgan Scalley inherits a strong Utah football program.
- •Emphasis on player development and discipline under Scalley's leadership.
- •Utah is preparing for fall camp as a dark horse in the Big 12.
- •Scalley aims to redefine the team's culture while maintaining its identity.
- •The Utes have the talent to compete at a high level this season.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Morgan Scalley's brand of football will shape Utah's future
"As Kyle Whittingham departs, his successor doubles down on a relentless culture of player development and discipline to cement the Utes’ dominance in a new conference era.
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