No. 6 Utes emphasize focus after win ahead of Cincinnati game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

The No. 6 Utah Utes are preparing for their upcoming game against Cincinnati after their 21-13 victory over No. 14 Houston on October 24, 2026. Head coach Morgan Scalley celebrated the win but cautioned players against becoming complacent, reminding the team of the challenges ahead. Utah's defense significantly improved against a potent Houston offense, holding them to just one touchdown. The win places Utah atop the Big 12 standings and boosts them in the Associated Press poll. Scalley emphasized the need to maintain focus as the Utes aim for their first conference championship since joining the Big 12.
- •Utah improves to 7-0 for the first time since 2010.
- •The Utes' defense held Houston to 13 points, significantly below their season average.
- •Morgan Scalley warns players against buying into the hype surrounding their win.
- •Next matchup is against Cincinnati, with focus on going 1-0 next week.
- •Utah moves to No. 6 in the latest Associated Press poll.
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Beware the soothing sounds of praise’: No. 6 Utes won’t buy into hype ahead of Cincinnati game
"The Utes received a deluge of praise following an impressive win over Houston, but Scalley cautioned his team not to buy into the hype.
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