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No. 21 Utah hosts Idaho as Morgan Scalley begins head coaching tenure

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

No. 21 Utah hosts Idaho as Morgan Scalley begins head coaching tenure

Summary

Morgan Scalley begins his tenure as head coach for No. 21 Utah on Thursday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Utes host Idaho for a 7 p.m. MT kickoff in a season-opening matchup broadcast on ESPNU. Utah enters the contest following a 44-22 victory over Nebraska in last December's Las Vegas Bowl. Idaho arrives in Salt Lake City after a 38-34 loss to Cal Poly last week in which the Vandals recorded 482 yards of total offense. The game serves as the debut for new Utah offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven and provides a look at the team's overhauled offensive line. The Utes face Arkansas in their next game following this Week 1 opener.

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By the Numbers

•Morgan Scalley leads Utah for the first time as head coach
•Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT at Rice-Eccles Stadium
•Idaho recorded 482 yards of offense in a loss to Cal Poly last week
•Utah introduces new offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven
•The Utes prepare for a future game against Arkansas

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Morgan Scalley launches his head coaching tenure as the Utes unleash a revamped offense against an explosive Idaho squad capable of punishing any early defensive lapses.
— Yahoo Sports

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