Utah names DC Morgan Scalley 'head coach in waiting', to succeed Whittingham

July 1, 2024

By Utah Athletics: University of Utah Director of Athletics Mark Harlan shared that the University of Utah entered into a new employment agreement with Utah Football defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley on Nov. 23, 2023, that formally designates Scalley as the football program’s head coach in waiting. Scalley is entering his 17th year on staff with the Utes under Head Coach Kyle Whittingham in 2024.

“Coach Whittingham has built Utah Football into one of the nation’s elite programs through a strong culture, tradition and exceptional student-athletes, and he has been clear about his intentions of continuing to lead this incredible Utah Football program as we move into the Big 12 Conference and into the new expanded College Football Playoff,” said Harlan.

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