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Utah evaluates 2026 football schedule, ranks toughest games

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Utah evaluates 2026 football schedule, ranks toughest games
Summary

Utah's football team recently ranked its 2026 schedule based on difficulty, starting with a crucial game against BYU on November 7. The Utes will navigate high-stakes matchups against BYU and Houston at home but face challenges on the road with games against Arizona and TCU. The team's performance remains uncertain under new head coach Morgan Scalley, with returning starters like quarterback Devon Dampier and running back Wayshawn Parker key to their potential success. Phil Steele lists Utah's schedule as the 62nd toughest nationally, while ESPN ranks it 63rd.

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  • •Utah ranks its toughest games for the 2026 season.
  • •The Utes host BYU and Houston, facing Arizona and TCU on the road.
  • •Morgan Scalley leads Utah for the first time as head coach.
  • •Phil Steele and ESPN rank Utah’s schedule as among the 63rd toughest.
  • •The matchup against BYU could be critical for Big 12 championship hopes.
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  • 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking Utah’s 2026 schedule in order of difficulty
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Which games could be the toughest for Utah this season? We attempt to tackle that in annual ranking of Utes’ schedule.

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