Utah controls emotions amid physical play at Iowa State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Utah faced stiff physicality in their game against Iowa State on September 26, 2026. Coach Morgan Scalley praised his team's ability to maintain composure during instances of after-the-whistle altercations. Players like Braden Pegan and Wayshawn Parker experienced aggression from Iowa State but managed to focus on the game, a directive highlighted by Scalley. The matchup marks both teams' Big 12 opener, which has been marked by aggressive plays.
- •Utah and Iowa State played on September 26, 2026, in Ames, Iowa.
- •Utah players suffered physical provocation but remained focused.
- •Braden Pegan caught a touchdown and made a defensive play.
- •Coach Scalley emphasized calmness amidst tension during the game.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Do our talking with our pads’: Morgan Scalley proud of Utes’ ‘self-constraint’ in after-the-whistle extracurriculars at Iowa State
"Utah players had to hold their composure after the whistle on multiple occasions in Saturday’s win at Iowa State.
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