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Utahs secondary gets a boost with Elijah Reeds transfer from Akron, a six-foot-three cornerback with impressive stats in 2025. Reed, a former Kentucky prospect, earned a 77.6 grade from PFF at Akron, allowing just one TD and a 58.9 passer rating. Hes the first cornerback commit in the 2026 cycle, filling key losses and adding depth to Utahs pass defense, which held Big Twelve opponents to the lowest completion percentage and second-fewest passing yards in 2025.

Utah Utes football gains a significant boost in their cornerback room with the transfer of Elijah Reed from Akron. The six-foot-three, two-hundred-pound redshirt junior had a strong season with the Zips, recording forty-seven tackles, two interceptions, one sack, and four pass breakups. Reed joins Utah after stints at Akron and Kentucky, filling the void left by Smith Snowden and Blake Cottons departures. His arrival strengthens Utahs defense and sets up a competitive race for cornerback spots in camp.

Utah football coach Isaac Asiata leaves for Weber State, setting a school record for rushing yards in 2025. Asiata, a former Utes player, joins Weber States new head coach Eric Kjar, who praises his experience and local ties. Utahs first-year head coach Morgan Scalley continues reshaping the team, bringing in former All-American tackle Jordan Gross.

Utah football bolsters coaching staff with veteran QB coach Ryan Gunderson. Gunderson, known for developing talent, joins from Oregon State, where he served as offensive coordinator. Hell work with new OC Kevin McGiven, with whom he previously won the Mountain West title at San Jose State. Gundersons hire fills a key gap left by departing coaches and strengthens Utahs offensive lineup.

Utahs defense and special teams bolstered with key players return: Jackson Bennee, Johnathan Hall, Mana Carvalho, Nate Ritchie, Kash Dillon, and Lance Holtzclaw all re-sign for the 2026 season, ensuring a solid foundation for the Utes heading into the offseason.

Morgan Scalley, Utahs defensive mastermind, takes on offense for the first time since his playing days, hiring Kevin McGiven as new offensive coordinator. McGivens creative schemes, featuring shifts, motions, and run-pass options, promise to keep Utahs offense dynamic. Despite losing all starters on the offensive line, returners and new recruits like five-star tackle Kelvin Obot and Ohio State transfer Isaiah Kema aim to fill the void. Scalley vows to blend physicality with innovative strategies, shaping the attack around the talent they bring in.