Utah offensive lineman Kelvin Obot out for season ahead of BYU matchup

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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Utah offensive lineman Kelvin Obot out for season ahead of BYU matchup
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Utah loses star O-lineman for rest of year at most crucial part of 2026 season
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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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