Salt Lake City, UT, August 3, 2026 —

SALT LAKE CITY – Fall camp for the Utah Utes football team commenced on Monday, marking the official start of the season under the leadership of new head coach Morgan Scalley. Scalley, in his first day leading the team into fall camp, emphasized the foundational work completed during the summer, particularly highlighting player-driven initiatives in workouts and strength training.

The summer months saw significant focus on the team’s physical development, with new strength coach Steve Saunders reportedly overseeing notable transformations in the players’ conditioning. This physical enhancement is expected to be a key factor as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

Quarterback Devon Dampier was specifically recognized for his role in spearheading the team’s offensive preparations during the summer. His leadership in organizing practices is seen as a crucial element in building cohesion and effectiveness within the offense heading into fall camp.

Scalley also commented on a recent NCAA ruling that has implications for player eligibility. The ruling could potentially allow some former players to return to the team. Further details regarding which players might be affected and the specific implications of the ruling were not immediately available.

The commencement of fall camp signifies the beginning of an intensive period of training and preparation for the Utes as they aim to build on previous successes and establish their performance for the new season under Scalley’s direction.



Story summarized from the original created by Joe Coles on www.deseret.com, see more information here.

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