University of Utah Football Camp: Media Gets Glimpse of Field Goals, Red Zone Work
Observations from the University of Utah's second week of fall football camp practice, held at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The media was allowed to observe field goal practice, punt drills, offensive line drills with coach Jordan Gross, and red zone work featuring…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 15, 2026 —
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The University of Utah football team continued its second week of fall camp on Tuesday, with media members granted access to observe specific drills at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The session provided a look into the team’s preparations, including special teams work and offensive maneuvering.
During the open portion of practice, media personnel witnessed field goal practice, where specialists worked on their kicking. Following this, punt drills were conducted, allowing observers to see the team’s special teams units in action.
A significant portion of the observed practice involved offensive line drills, led by coach Jordan Gross. These drills are crucial for building cohesion and execution in the trenches, a key component for any successful offense.
The practice concluded with a focus on red zone work. This segment of the practice featured quarterback Byrd Ficklin, highlighting the team’s strategy and execution in scoring situations within close proximity to the end zone.
Further details regarding specific player performances or strategic adjustments were not immediately available as the media’s observation was limited to these particular segments of the practice.
Story summarized from the original created by Joe Coles on www.deseret.com, see more information here.
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