BREAKING: Kyle Whittingham OUT as Head Coach at Utah, BYU/Utes Fans React, Morgan Scalley Up Next?

Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham has officially announced his decision to step down from the program after the current season, concluding a monumental 21-year tenure leading the Utes. This decision was long-anticipated, as the College Football Hall of Fame certainty had a contractual deadline in December to provide written notice to the university.  Whittingham will coach his final game in the Las Vegas Bowl against Nebraska on December 31st, closing a career that saw him accumulate 177 wins—the most in Utah football history—two Pac-12 championships, and eight 10-win seasons. His decision to return for the 2025 season was largely motivated by a disappointing 5-7 finish in 2024; he openly stated he "couldn't stomach going out" on a sour note. His instincts proved correct, as he guided the Utes to a resilient 10-2 record in his final regular season, cementing his reputation as a legendary program builder.   The transition plan is already firmly in place. Defensive Coordinator Morgan Scalley, a longtime Ute alum and highly respected defensive mind, was formally designated as the head coach-in-waiting in July 2024. Scalley is expected to be formally announced as the successor shortly after the bowl game, ensuring a seamless continuation of the defensive culture Whittingham instilled over his three decades on the Utes staff. Whittingham will step into a two-year university role following his final game. Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale.And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. RugietIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step, now’s the time.Head to https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGEto get 15% off your order for a limited time.Rugiet Ready. Feel present. Feel confident. Feel ready. Aura FramesFor a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.