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Utah Coach Kyle Whittingham Steps Down, Scalley Takes Over

12/19/2025

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Kyle Whittingham, the University of Utah head football coach, announced he is stepping down after two decades.
Whittingham described himself as a "free agent" in the transfer portal.
He will consider calls from other programs.
Whittingham has one year left on his contract.
Morgan Scalley, the longtime defensive coordinator, will take over the program following the bowl game.

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Story summary

Kyle Whittingham, the University of Utah head football coach, announced he is stepping down after two decades.
Whittingham described himself as a "free agent" in the transfer portal.
He will consider calls from other programs.
Whittingham has one year left on his contract.
Morgan Scalley, the longtime defensive coordinator, will take over the program following the bowl game.