Utah offensive lineman Kelvin Obot out for season ahead of BYU matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Utah's standout freshman offensive lineman Kelvin Obot will miss the remainder of the season due to a lower leg injury. He sustained the injury in a recent matchup against Colorado and did not play in Utah's game against Cincinnati last weekend. With an 8-0 record, Utah aims for a strong finish heading into key games, including a highly anticipated Top 10 showdown against BYU this Saturday. Head coach Morgan Scalley acknowledges the significance of losing a player of Obot's caliber during this critical stretch of the season.
- •Kelvin Obot started three games at guard this season.
- •BYU and Utah are both ranked in the Top 10 for their Saturday matchup.
- •Utah leads the series against BYU 59-24-4.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Utah loses star O-lineman for rest of year at most crucial part of 2026 season
"Utah is now 8-0 on the year and is looking to make a run to the College Football Playoff. Utah has jumped into the Top 5 in the AP Poll and is heading into the biggest stretch of the season. This Saturday, Utah will host BYU in a Top 10 matchup. As they head into the game, the Utes will be without one of their top players , per Pete Thamel of ESPN. […] The post Utah loses star O-lineman for rest of year at most crucial part of 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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