Gaige Weddle has too many Utah memories to count. He’s been at the Rose Bowl, cheering on the Utes. He can still hear the roar of The MUSS, Utah’s student section, when he thinks back to Rice-Eccles Stadium.

The Utes open a new chapter in program history in 2026.

From ambitious 2008 goals to a controversial path toward leadership, Utah’s new head coach details his long-game strategy to succeed a legend and transform his alma mater.

Morgan Scalley was a former Utah defensive back, but now as head coach he's looking to take the Utes to the CFP.

Arkansas: Ryan Silverfield — 1-0 in first season at Arkansas and 51-25 in seventh season overall.  Utah: Morgan Scalley — 2-0 in first full season at Utah and overall. The game will be televised by ESPN and can be accessed on WatchESPN.

Whittingham is quickly learning the dimensions of his new job. In his first game, Michigan narrowly escaped Western Michigan after a controversial call gave the Wolverines time to complete a last-second Hail Mary. (The MAC is appealing the result.) Next comes No. 11 Oklahoma in a game that will draw a national spotlight and elevated scrutiny.

Most Big 12 teams earned blowout victories in their season openers, while a few suffered tough losses.

What it will take for Arkansas to pull off an upset of its first ranked opponent on the road since 2016