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Utah DC Scalley to succeed Whittingham as coach

Longtime defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley was promoted to head coach at Utah on Saturday, succeeding Kyle Whittingham.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 12

Utah's Spencer Fano receives college football's offensive lineman of the year award

Utah right tackle Spencer Fano has been named the recipient of the Outland Trophy, awarded annually to the nation's best college interior lineman on offense or defense.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / December 12

Get to know Utah's new head coach Morgan Scalley

Kyle Whittingham's retirement at the end of the 2025 season will usher in a new era of Utah football. The program's all-time winningest head coach had

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Utah announces big news about Kyle Whittingham

The Utah Utes announced some major news on Friday surrounding Kyle Whittingham.

Brother of Kellen Moore lands HC job

North Carolina HC Bill Belichick fires two high-profile assistants

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers make great hire in Missouri State's Ryan Beard

Joel Klatt pinpoints three candidates for Michigan HC job

Five candidates for Michigan HC job

Kyle Whittingham News / Gridiron Heroics / December 12

Utah Utes Kyle Whittingham Stepping Down After 21 Seasons

The Utah Utes are going to be seeing someone new on the sidelines as coach Kyle Whittingham has decided to step down as the coach of the program. This news is a bit of a surprise, but have been something that was planned for by the university as well.

Utah Running Utes News / Heartland College Sports / December 11

Byrd Ficklin Agrees to One-Year Deal with Utah Utes

Utah quarterback Byrd Ficklin has agreed to the terms of a one-year deal to remain with the Utes, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. The freshman quarterback reportedly received interest from multiple programs in the ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten, but will be back in Salt Lake City for his sophomore season.