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A year ago, former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham balked at a question about BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier in the lead-up to the rivalry game, saying that he wanted to focus on his team instead. You know, Im just going to focus on us this week, our guys, our coaches, so Im not going to give much thought on the opponent this week.
Morgan Scalley praised BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier for his development and dual-threat capabilities in a post shared November 2.
Morgan Scalley once had a strong opinion on BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier. Or, maybe more accurately, he once had the wrong opinion on Bachmeier. “I’ll be honest, when I first started watching Bear, I was like, ‘This guy cannot throw,’” Scalley said Monday at his press conference ahead of Saturday’s rivalry game against No. 7 BYU.
Morgan Scalley is as well-versed in the Utah-BYU rivalry as anyone. Utah’s first-year head coach grew up a Ute fan, played for Utah for four seasons, then joined Utah’s coaching staff in 2006, rising up the ranks from safeties coach to defensive coordinator to head coach for his alma mater.
Three local events are scheduled for the Northern Utah area between Nov. 5 and Nov. 7. These include a film festival in Ogden, a centennial celebration in Morgan, and a leadership gala in Ogden.
In a report published October 30, 2026, Syracuse High football secured a 35-19 victory over No. 6 Westlake in the first round of the 6A state playoffs. Meanwhile, Woods Cross defeated Box Elder in overtime, and Morgan shut out Cedar in the 3A quarterfinals.
Various local organizations in the area are seeking volunteers for diverse roles ranging from food pantry assistance to specialized teaching positions. Many opportunities are available for seniors, students, and community members looking to support local services.
No. 7 BYU will travel to face No. 3 Utah on Nov. 7 at 12 p.m. EST in a top-10 Big 12 matchup. The game will be broadcast on ABC.
Two people were rescued from a pickup truck after attempting to cross a river below Gunlock Falls. The Washington County Search & Rescue team coordinated with multiple agencies to safely transport the individuals to dry ground.
Author Shannon Hale visited Forbes Elementary to discuss the process of becoming a published author. The event, supported by the Alpine Foundation, Operation Literacy, and Utah Humanities, included book signings for students.
Disney on Broadway Night on Dancing with the Stars is now complete, and the night full of performances to Broadway songs ended in another elimination. There are now just seven couples left going into next week, with three episodes left in the season.
WHAV launched its 2026 NewsMatch fundraiser on Monday, Nov. 2, marking what the station described as its most consequential campaign in its nearly 80-year history. The campaign involves 436 nonprofit newsrooms and includes a $5,000 local match from Haverhill Bank.
The Tabiona Town Council will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on Nov. 10, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Tabiona Town Hall.