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FAST START: Morgan Scally READY to LEAD Utah Utes back to Big 12 Contention | Same tier as BYU?
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 1800
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Summary
Utah Utes look primed for immediate success under new head coach Morgan Scally—can they defy the typical first-year struggles and contend for the Big 12 title? J.T. Wistrcill and Shehan Jeyarajah break down Utah’s roster continuity, the return of defensive stars like Wayshawn Parker and Devon Dampier, and Scally’s energy in maintaining the program’s winning culture. The conversation highlights the challenges of replacing all nine trench starters, tweaks to strength and conditioning, and how Utah’s manageable schedule gives them a shot at surprising critics. Key topics include Texas Tech’s resilience despite off-field drama, BYU’s breakthrough potential behind Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin, and offensive-line questions affecting Utah’s ceiling. Shehan Jeyarajah offers insight on the conference’s wide-open race, the pivotal Utah–BYU rivalry showdown, and whether Utah’s skill talent can compensate for massive changes in the trenches. Is this Utah’s year to reassert dominance, or will BYU and Texas Tech steal the spotlight? Follow the show: @LockedOnUtes Follow: JT @Jtwistrcill Photo Credit: USA TODAY Sports-Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUtes?sid=YouTube. Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never-ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Listener Survey We've put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go to https://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyon…