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Utah hosts Idaho in season opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Utah hosts Idaho in season opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium

Summary

Utah welcomes Idaho to Rice-Eccles Stadium for a non-conference matchup scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. MDT. The game marks the head coaching debut for Morgan Scalley at Utah, following the departure of Kyle Whittingham. Utah enters the contest looking to rebuild its offensive line, which returns a different personnel group than the unit that led the team in 2025. Conversely, Idaho travels to Salt Lake City following a 38-34 loss to Cal Poly in its season opener. Quarterback Joshua Wood returns for the Vandals after throwing for 363 yards and two touchdowns last week. Devon Dampier continues at quarterback for the Utes, supported by running back Wayshawn Parker.

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By the Numbers

•Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. MDT at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
•Morgan Scalley makes his head coaching debut for the Utah Utes.
•Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood threw for 363 yards in a loss to Cal Poly.
•Utah leads the all-time series against Idaho 14-12-2.
•Utah faces Arkansas in its next game, while Idaho plays Lamar.

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What to know ahead of Thursday's matchup between Utah Utes and Idaho Vandals at Rice-Eccles Stadium, including TV channel and where to stream.
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