University of Utah head football coach Morgan Scalley held a weekly press conference Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center. During the session, Scalley reviewed the team's performance in their previous game and discussed the upcoming schedule.
Reflecting on the previous game, Scalley noted the team achieved 226 rushing yards, with Devon contributing 150 of those yards. He also highlighted Daniel Bray, who averaged 11 yards on three carries. The defense was credited for holding the opponent to 86 rushing yards and limiting red zone touchdowns to one of three attempts. Scalley specifically mentioned the defensive performance of Lance Holtzclaw, Jireh Moe, and Jackson Bennee, noting Bennee's sack and forced fumble was a pivotal play.
Looking ahead, Scalley noted that the football team will face Cincinnati on Halloween. He described the Cincinnati offense as highly efficient, ranking 20th in the country in total offense and 22nd in pass efficiency. He also noted the team will be playing as road warriors for three of the next four weeks. Scalley mentioned upcoming rivalry matches for volleyball and soccer at BYU this Friday, as well as cross country competing in the Big 12 Championships in Oklahoma.
The basketball season is approaching, with men's basketball scheduled to play Long Beach State on Monday. The women's basketball team is scheduled to host Eastern Washington next Tuesday. Scalley remarked on the high level of competition in the upcoming weeks, noting that Cincinnati recently defeated Texas Tech.
Scalley emphasized the need for the team to avoid turnovers and improve communication in combo coverages. He stated the goal is to treat every game as a championship game to avoid the letdown effect following significant wins.
