Utah coach Morgan Scalley gets back stolen helmet after 22 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Morgan Scalley, head coach of the Utah Utes, received his stolen helmet back after 22 years. The helmet went missing during a celebration after a victory against BYU in 2004. Scalley’s neighbor returned the helmet, revealing he had taken it during the post-game festivities. The Utes recently improved to 9-0, defeating BYU 28-20 in their latest matchup, with Devon Dampier contributing four touchdowns.
- •Morgan Scalley lost his helmet during a 2004 celebration.
- •His neighbor returned it after 22 years.
- •Scalley’s 2004 team went 12-0, earning a Fiesta Bowl berth.
- •Utah defeated BYU 28-20 in their recent game.
- •The Utes are 9-0 for only the third time in program history.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This Is Incredible,’ ‘Made Me Smile’ — CFB Fans Elated as Utah HC Morgan Scalley Improbably Gets His Stolen Helmet Back After 22 Years
"Morgan Scalley remembered the Tostitos flying through the air and the fans pouring onto the field. He remembered beating BYU with a trip to the Fiesta Bowl on the line.
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