Utah's football success continues under Morgan Scalley after Whittingham's exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Utah leads the Big 12 with a 7-0 record under coach Morgan Scalley this season. The Utes have improved offensively following the departure of Kyle Whittingham, who was hired by Michigan and now faces criticism in his new role. Whittingham's contentious exit from Utah included disagreements over recruiting and a transition plan, yet Utah appears to have benefited from the change, showcasing a more dynamic program. They recently secured a win against Houston, 21-13, reaffirming their strong performance this season.
- •Utah is 7-0 and leading the Big 12 this season.
- •Morgan Scalley is in his first year as head coach for Utah.
- •Whittingham has a record of 4-3 in his role at Michigan.
- •Utah's recent win was against Houston, 21-13.
- •Whittingham and Utah had a contentious separation regarding recruiting.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — With Utah up and Michigan middling, the Utes appear to have won the Kyle Whittingham divorce
"Utah is showing college football that when it comes to the sensitive matter of replacing a program legend, making the tough decision a year too early might be better than waiting a year too late.
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