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Utah prepares for Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:04 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Utah prepares for Morgan Scalley's first season as head coach

Summary

Utah Utes will open their season against Idaho on September 3 with Morgan Scalley as head coach. Scalley, promoted after Kyle Whittingham's departure, aims to ensure a smooth transition. Returning starting quarterback Devon Dampier, who had a solid performance last season despite injuries, will play under new offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven. Scalley's preparation includes building a new coaching staff and emphasizing a player-led culture to build team cohesion. The Utes look to capitalize on momentum from the previous season.

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•Morgan Scalley became Utah's 24th head coach in December.
•Utah starts the season against Idaho on September 3.
•Devon Dampier returns after a strong 2025 season with 2,490 passing yards.
•Kevin McGiven is the new offensive coordinator for Utah.
•Scalley has implemented his culture while retaining aspects from Whittingham.

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10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Big 12 team preview: Can Utah start Morgan Scalley era with a bang?

What they're saying

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Utah’s hope is that the coach-in-waiting plan pays off and Scalley can hit the ground running, providing the program a seamless transition.
— Yahoo Sports

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