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Utah football coach Scalley donates $2 million to program

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Utah football coach Scalley donates $2 million to program

Summary

Utah football coach Morgan Scalley and his wife, Liz, have donated $2 million to the university's football program, as announced on March 12, 2026. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on October 23, Scalley discussed how their family’s deep connections to the university motivated their decision. Scalley's father played for Utah, and he himself played safety there. The donation aims to bolster the future of the football program amid evolving dynamics in college athletics, such as NIL opportunities. Currently, the Utes hold a 6-0 record as they prepare for their next game against the Houston Cougars.

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•Morgan Scalley and wife Liz donated $2 million to Utah football.
•Donation reflects family's longstanding ties to the university.
•Scalley's father and he both played for Utah.
•Utah football is currently 6-0 this season.
•The Utes are preparing for a matchup with the Houston Cougars.

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The Utah football coach and his wife, Liz, donated to the program, explaining their decision to give back to the university. The coach said the university had given a great deal to his family, which has longstanding ties to the institution. His father played football for Utah, he played safety for the Utes, and his […] The post Big 12 Coach Explains Why He Donated $2 Million to His Own Football Program appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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