Morgan Scalley discusses faith and coaching at LDS event

Morgan Scalley, head coach of the Utah Utes, spoke about his faith during a recent event for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Scalley emphasized the importance of being a positive influence on young men, sharing that his relationship with Jesus Christ guides his coaching. Scalley, a lifelong Ute and former player, has seen success as the Utes' defensive coordinator, driving the program to four Pac-12 championship games. After Kyle Whittingham stepped down as head coach in December 2025, Scalley became the head coach tasked with continuing Utah’s upward trajectory in college football.

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