3 publishers · first seen Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:58 UTC · updated Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:35 UTC
Morgan Scalley has led Utah to a 7-0 record and the No. 6 ranking in the AP Top 25 in his first season as head coach, after Kyle Whittingham left for Michigan last December. Whittingham, who compiled 177 wins over 21 seasons at Utah, signed a five-year, $8.2 million per year deal with Michigan, where the team now holds a 4-3 record and struggles offensively despite a strong defense.
Utah's success under Scalley, including a 21-13 win over Houston, has led some analysts to suggest the program may have come out ahead in the coaching change. Meanwhile, Michigan's defense, coordinated by Jay Hill, allows the fewest yards per play in the nation and has held opponents to under 20 points, but the offense ranks near the bottom of the Big Ten, contributing to the team's inconsistent results.
Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.