Mendenhall Faces Utah in Rivalry Renewed | Utah Utes Football News

Seventeen Utah Utes face longtime rival Utah State Aggies in a high-stakes showdown, as Bronco Mendenhall returns to the sidelines for the first time in a decade. With new Utes head coach Morgan Scalley and offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven — both former Mendenhall mentees — on deck, the game carries extra weight. Mendenhall, who once coached BYU and now knows Utah’s offense intimately, praises their dynamic play and quarterback Devon Dampier’s growth. Utah’s explosive offense, averaging over 54 points per game, demands disciplined defense — a challenge Mendenhall likens to option football. This matchup also marks the first head-to-head coaching clash between Mendenhall and Scalley, adding fresh tension to a storied rivalry. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/utah-states-bronco-mendenhall-said-010819243.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22ea5278561a0a1b Report issues to [email protected].