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Utah opens 2026 football season with favorable schedule, analyst reports

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:40 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Utah opens 2026 football season with favorable schedule, analyst reports

Summary

The Utah Utes have a favorable schedule to start the 2026 college football season, according to Chris Low from On3. With a three-game homestand, including matchups against Idaho, Arkansas, and Utah State, the Utes are positioned for potential early wins. Utah opens conference play against Iowa State on the road, followed by a home game against Kansas. The schedule presents a favorable opportunity for the Utes to remain undefeated heading into a crucial November rivalry game against BYU. The second half of the season poses tougher challenges, with matchups against Cincinnati, TCU, and West Virginia to conclude the regular season.

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By the Numbers

•Utah hosts Idaho, Arkansas, and Utah State in the first three games.
•First road game is against Iowa State on September 26.
•November 7 features a critical rivalry game against BYU.
•Utah faces TCU and West Virginia in the final weeks.

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4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Utah has 'easiest' schedule to start the 2026 season, says college football analyst

What they're saying

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Morgan Scalley inherits a favorable three-game homestand to launch his head coaching tenure, positioning the undefeated Utes for a dominant run before a high-stakes November rivalry showdown.
— Yahoo Sports

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