Utah Coach Morgan Scalley Donates $2M to Utes Football

Longtime Utah assistant and new head coach makes major gift to support program's growth.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:52am

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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley is donating $2 million back to the football program he has been a part of since 2007. Scalley, who was recently promoted to head coach, says the gift is a show of his and his wife's faith and commitment to the university's future.

Why it matters

Scalley's sizable donation demonstrates his deep ties to the Utah program and his belief in its potential under his leadership. Large gifts from coaches are relatively rare, making this a notable show of support for the Utes' future.

The details

Scalley has worked his way up the Utah coaching staff over the past 15 years, serving as a graduate assistant, position coach, and defensive coordinator before being named head coach. The university did not specify exactly how the $2 million donation will be used, but it is likely to go towards recruiting, roster-building, and other program investments to help the Utes continue their recent success.

  • Scalley's donation was announced on March 13, 2026.
  • Scalley's first season as Utah's head coach will begin in the fall of 2026 against the Idaho Vandals.

The players

Morgan Scalley

The new head coach of the Utah Utes football team, who has been on the Utah coaching staff since 2007 and is now making a $2 million donation to the program.

University of Utah

The school where Scalley has spent his entire coaching career and is now the head football coach.

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What they’re saying

“The University of Utah and particularly Utah Athletics have been an extremely important and influential part of my life for as long as I can remember. My love for this place includes a vision of where we can go and what we can achieve, and it will require an increased effort from everyone who shares in that vision. Liz and I simply wanted to do something for this amazing place that shows our faith in and commitment to the future of this incredible University, and how excited we are for what's to come.”

— Morgan Scalley, Utah Utes Head Coach (University of Utah)

What’s next

Scalley's first season as Utah's head coach will begin in the fall of 2026 against the Idaho Vandals.

The takeaway

Scalley's sizable donation to the Utah football program he has been a part of for over 15 years demonstrates his deep commitment to the university and his belief in the team's future potential under his leadership as the new head coach.