Morgan Scalley discusses faith and coaching at LDS event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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.
- •Scalley spoke about his faith at an LDS event
- •He emphasizes being a positive influence on youth
- •Former Utes player and longtime coach
- •Led Utah's defense to multiple top 25 rankings
- •Promoted to head coach after Whittingham's departure
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m just trying to be a disciple’: Morgan Scalley opens up about Latter-day Saint faith
"Utah’s new head coach shares why his faith in Jesus Christ is important to him in Deseret News interview.
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