Morgan Scalley guides unbeaten Utah against Colorado this Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Morgan Scalley, in his first season as head coach, leads the No. 11 Utah Utes to Folsom Field for a matchup against Colorado on October 21. Utah enters the game with a perfect 5-0 record, following a 41-24 victory over Kansas that improved their Big 12 standing to 2-0. Scalley, who played and coached at Utah under Kyle Whittingham, has previously directed the Utes' defense to top national rankings, including a second-place finish in total defense in 2019. He will face former Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson, now with Colorado, in what promises to be an intriguing encounter.
- •Utah is 5-0 overall and 2-0 in Big 12 play.
- •Scalley succeeded Kyle Whittingham after 10 years as defensive coordinator.
- •Colorado's Isaac Wilson will face his former team this Saturday.
- •Utah's defense ranked fifth nationally in passing efficiency last season.
- •The game kicks off at 8:15 p.m. MT.
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"Utah coach Morgan Scalley brings an unbeaten team to Colorado after spending 10 seasons directing the Utes' defense under Kyle Whittingham.
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