How is Utah’s offensive install under new OC Kevin McGiven progressing?

March 26, 2026

By Joe Coles, Deseret News: Utah head coach Morgan Scalley wants the Utes’ offense to be innovative and able to stress the defense.

While some might point to Utah’s passing offense opening up more under Scalley in the Las Vegas Bowl compared to the Kyle Whittingham-led years — quarterback Devon Dampier threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns in Utah’s win over Nebraska — the Utes’ new head man is quick to mention that an innovative offense doesn’t have to be pass-heavy.

“I have never said that I want it to be a pass-happy (offense) … I want to dominate the line of scrimmage, I want to be innovative, and I want to stress defensive coordinators,” Scalley said.