New Era Begins for Utah Utes | Utah Utes Football News

Utah Utes open their season against Idaho Vandals in a historic rematch since 1993, as new head coach Morgan Scalley takes the reins after a decade as defensive coordinator. Idaho, fresh off a tough FCS opener loss to Cal Poly, brings back its entire offensive line to power its run game, while Utah’s revamped offensive line — missing key players from last year — will be tested early. Both teams return starting quarterbacks: Joshua Wood for Idaho and Devon Dampier for Utah, who was a dual-threat standout last season. Utah’s top running back, Wayshawn Parker, is targeting a 1,000-yard campaign and could shine if the new O-line holds up. This isn’t just a tune-up — it’s a chance for both programs to define their season, with Idaho aiming to prove they can compete against a Power Four team and Utah looking to make a statement under Scalley’s leadership right out of the gate. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72876cc2feed34cc