Morgan Scalley, Kalani Sitake talk turning down Utah-BYU rivalry temperature
Utah's new head coach Morgan Scalley and BYU's Kalani Sitake discuss lowering the temperature of their intense rivalry during Big 12 media days.
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Morgan Scalley has appeared at his first Big 12 media days, marking the start of a new era for Utah football. Alongside BYU coach Kalani Sitake, Scalley addressed the nature of the Utah-BYU rivalry and the goal of reducing its intensity.
Coverage from Deseret News, KSL.com, 247Sports, and the BYU Daily Universe emphasizes Scalley's focus on program culture and his transition into taking over the team. The reports highlight a shared effort between the two coaches to manage the rivalry's temperature.
Future developments will center on the implementation of Scalley's vision for Utah's culture and the actual trajectory of the rivalry under his leadership.
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Quick answers
Who is the new head coach for Utah football?
The new head coach is Morgan Scalley.
What event did these discussions take place at?
The discussions occurred during Big 12 media days.
Which other coach was involved in the conversation about the rivalry?
Kalani Sitake of BYU.
Coverage (6)
- ‘Nothing but the utmost respect’: Morgan Scalley’s deep relationship with Big 12 coaches includes recruiting one to Utah East Idaho News · 7h ago
- Watch: 5 things Utah’s Morgan Scalley said at his first Big 12 media days, from culture to taking over the program Deseret News · 7h ago
- Utah Football 2026 Big 12 Media Day Preview 247Sports · 7h ago
- Same feel, new energy: Morgan Scalley ignites 'new era' of Utah football KSL.com · 7h ago
- What new Utah coach Morgan Scalley and BYU's Kalani Sitake said about the rivalry at media days BYU Daily Universe · 7h ago
- Morgan Scalley, Kalani Sitake talk turning down Utah-BYU rivalry temperature Deseret News · 7h ago
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