The 2024 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by Kyle Whittingham in his 20th year as their head coach. The Utes played their games at Rice–Eccles Stadium located in Salt Lake City. The season was the Utes' first year in the Big 12.[1]
The Utes were favored to win the conference in the pre-season,[2] ranking #12 in the initial AP poll. During a non-conference win at home against Baylor,[3] starting quarterback Cameron Rising suffered a minor injury to his throwing hand, putting true freshman Isaac Wilson into the starting role.[4] He would succeed in bringing the team to a 4–0 start, including the team's first conference win against then-ranked Oklahoma State.[5] After a home loss to Arizona, Rising returned to the starting role for a road game against Arizona State. Suffering a leg injury on the third play of the game, Rising struggled in the team's second consecutive loss,[6] and eventually underwent surgery for the injury to his leg, causing him to be ruled out for the season.[7] The streak of losses would continue at home against TCU,[8] after which longtime Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig resigned, leaving the role to quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian.[9] On the road against Houston, Utah picked up another loss on a last-second 43-yard field goal by Houston kicker Jack Martin.[10] At home against 9th-ranked rival BYU, the Utes started sophomore quarterback Brandon Rose over Wilson. Utah was able to nearly seal a win before a 4th-down stop was nullified by a controversial holding call, eventually resulting in a last-second BYU field goal that cemented the loss.[11] Immediately after the game, Utah AD Mark Harlan made an unplanned appearance at the team's post-game press conference, stating in part, "I've been an athletic director for 12 years. This game was absolutely stolen from us. We were excited about being in the Big 12, but tonight I am not."[12] Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark subsequently fined him $40,000 for "challenging the professionalism of our officials and the integrity of the Big 12 Conference."[12] During the following week, it was revealed that Rose had suffered a tear to his lisfranc ligament before halftime during the BYU game, requiring surgery that sidelined him for the remainder of the season.[13] Starting tight end Brant Kuithe also suffered a season-ending injury during the game.[14] Wilson returned to the starting lineup on the road against Colorado, where a blowout loss gave Utah its first six-game losing streak since 2002.[15] Against Iowa State, Isaac Wilson became the fourth Utah quarterback to suffer a season-ending injury after a "gator roll" tackle injured his knee, putting Luke Bottari into the starting role.[16] Despite two touchdowns from the defense, a missed game-tying field goal cemented Utah's first losing season since 2013.[17] In the team's final game against UCF, the defense was able to score another two touchdowns, breaking the seven-game losing streak with a two-score win.[18]
In a press conference prior to the team's final game, Kyle Whittingham had alluded to potentially retiring, stating “My decision will be made on what’s best for the program, not what’s best for me”, calling defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley "the coach in waiting".[19] New Mexico Lobos offensive coordinator Jason Beck was hired to fill the vacant OC role for Utah on December 5.[20] On December 8th, Whittingham announced he would be returning for his 21st season at head coach via an announcement styled after Michael Jordan's 1995 comeback statement.[21]
Offseason
- ^ a b Sometimes referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
- ^ Also known as an offensive guard (OG)
- ^ Also known as a placekicker (PK)
- ^ Also known as an inside linebacker (ILB)
Team departures
Source:[22]
2024 Utah offseason departures
Name
|
Number
|
Pos.
|
Height, Weight
|
Year
|
Hometown
|
Notes
|
Jonah Elliss
|
#83
|
DE
|
6'2", 246 lbs
|
Junior
|
Moscow, Idaho
|
Declared for NFL draft, drafted 76th by the Denver Broncos
|
Emery Simmons
|
#18
|
WR
|
6'1", 182 lbs
|
Senior
|
Parkton, North Carolina
|
Declared for NFL draft, undrafted
|
Miles Battle
|
#1
|
CB
|
6'4", 205 lbs
|
Senior
|
Houston, Texas
|
Declared for NFL draft, signed by the Kansas City Chiefs
|
Keaton Bills
|
#51
|
OL
|
6'4", 316 lbs
|
Junior
|
Draper, Utah
|
Declared for NFL draft, signed by the Buffalo Bills
|
Sione Vaki
|
#28
|
S/RB
|
6'0", 208 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Antioch, California
|
Declared for NFL draft, drafted 132nd by the Detroit Lions
|
Cole Bishop
|
#8
|
S
|
6'2", 207 lbs
|
Junior
|
Peachtree City, Georgia
|
Declared for NFL draft, drafted 60th by the Buffalo Bills
|
Devaughn Vele
|
#17
|
WR
|
6'5", 210 lbs
|
Junior
|
San Diego, California
|
Declared for NFL draft, drafted 235th by the Denver Broncos
|
Ja'Quinden Jackson
|
#3
|
RB
|
6'2", 228 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Dallas, Texas
|
Transferred to Arkansas
|
Noah Bennee
|
#89
|
TE
|
6'4", 235 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Holladay, Utah
|
Transferred to Weber State
|
Mikey Matthews
|
#0
|
WR
|
5'8", 180 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Irvine, California
|
Transferred to California
|
Mack Howard
|
#9
|
QB
|
6'2", 189 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Columbus, Mississippi
|
Transferred to Samford
|
Bryson Barnes
|
#16
|
QB
|
6'1", 209 lbs
|
Junior
|
Milford, Utah
|
Transferred to Utah State
|
Nate Johnson
|
#13
|
QB
|
6'1", 195 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Clovis, California
|
Transferred to Vanderbilt
|
Kenzel Lawler
|
#2
|
CB
|
6'0", 184 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Corona, California
|
Transferred to Montana
|
Farbian Marks
|
#23
|
CB
|
5'10", 191 lbs
|
Junior
|
Richmond, Texas
|
Transferred to Rice
|
Makai Cope
|
#11
|
WR
|
6'3", 200 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Culver City, California
|
Transferred to Sacramento State
|
Jocelyn Malaska
|
#33
|
CB
|
6'1", 178 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Bethany, Oklahoma
|
Transferred to Oklahoma
|
Jadon Pearson
|
#39
|
S
|
6'3", 200 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Gilbert, Arizona
|
Transferred to Utah State
|
Justin Medlock
|
#6
|
LB
|
6'0", 220 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Missouri City, Texas
|
Transferred to SMU
|
Darrien "Bleu" Stewart
|
#24
|
S
|
6'0", 202 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Las Vegas, Nevada
|
Transferred to BYU
|
Hayden Erickson
|
#46
|
TE
|
6'2", 246 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Lehi, Utah
|
Transferred to South Dakota
|
Owen Chambliss
|
#54
|
LB
|
6'3", 230 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Corona, California
|
Transferred to San Diego State
|
Kolinu'u Faaiu
|
#61
|
OL
|
6'3", 326 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Edmonds, Washington
|
Transferred to Texas A&M
|
Thomas Yassmin
|
#87
|
TE
|
6'5", 251 lbs
|
Senior
|
Sydney, Australia
|
Declared for NFL draft, signed by the Denver Broncos
|
Chase Carter
|
#67
|
K
|
6'2", 193 lbs
|
Senior
|
Knoxville, Iowa
|
Graduated
|
Hayden Furey
|
#44
|
LB
|
6'2", 232 lbs
|
Senior
|
Saratoga Springs, Utah
|
Graduated
|
Jason Siaosi
|
#49
|
LB
|
6'0", 227 lbs
|
Senior
|
Carlsbad, California
|
Graduated
|
Sidney Mbanasor
|
#84
|
WR
|
6'5", 214 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Pflugerville, Texas
|
Transferred to Tulane
|
Chase Kennedy
|
#13
|
DE
|
6'3", 235 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Dallas, Texas
|
Transferred to Arizona
|
Hunter Deuel
|
#66
|
OL
|
6'5", 305 lbs
|
Freshman
|
American Fork, Utah
|
Transferred to Weber State
|
JaTravis Broughton
|
#4
|
CB
|
5'11", 190 lbs
|
Senior
|
Tulsa, Oklahoma
|
Transferred to TCU
|
Team additions
Transfer portal
2024 Utah transfer portal additions
Name
|
Number
|
Pos.
|
Height, Weight
|
Year
|
Hometown
|
Notes
|
Dorian Singer
|
#3
|
WR
|
6'0", 181 lbs
|
Junior
|
Saint Paul, Minnesota
|
Transferred from USC
|
Taeshaun Lyons
|
#0
|
WR
|
6'1", 177 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Hayward, California
|
Transferred from Washington
|
Alaka'i Gilman
|
#11
|
S
|
5'10", 194 lbs
|
Senior
|
Lāʻie, Hawaii
|
Transferred from Stanford
|
Cameron Calhoun
|
#4
|
CB
|
6'0", 177 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Cincinnati, Ohio
|
Transferred from Michigan
|
Anthony Woods
|
#28
|
RB
|
5'10", 180 lbs
|
Junior
|
Palmdale, California
|
Transferred from Idaho
|
Kenan Johnson
|
#1
|
CB
|
6'1", 181 lbs
|
Senior
|
Minneola, Florida
|
Transferred from Georgia Tech
|
John Henry Daley
|
#90
|
DE
|
6'4", 251 lbs
|
Freshman
|
Alpine, Utah
|
Transferred from BYU
|
Carsen Ryan
|
#85
|
TE
|
6'4", 252 lbs
|
Junior
|
Orem, Utah
|
Transferred from UCLA
|
Caleb Lohner
|
#84
|
TE
|
6'7", 250 lbs
|
Senior
|
Flower Mound, Texas
|
Transferred from Baylor
|
Elliot Janish
|
#46
|
P
|
6'2", 200 lbs
|
Junior
|
Midwest City, Oklahoma
|
Transferred from Troy
|
Sam Huard
|
#14
|
QB
|
6'2", 204 lbs
|
Senior
|
Bellevue, Washington
|
Transferred from Cal Poly
|
Paul Fitzgerald
|
#40
|
DE
|
6'3", 253 lbs
|
Sophomore
|
Idaho Falls, Idaho
|
Transferred from Utah State
|
Damien Alford
|
#9
|
WR
|
6'6", 215 lbs
|
Senior
|
Montreal, Quebec
|
Transferred from Syracuse
|
2024 recruiting class
College recruiting information
Name
|
Hometown
|
School
|
Height
|
Weight
|
Commit date
|
Isaac Wilson QB
|
Draper, Utah
|
Corner Canyon HS
|
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
|
190 lb (86 kg)
|
May 24, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (83)
|
David Washington WR
|
Las Vegas, Nevada
|
Las Vegas Academy
|
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
|
192 lb (87 kg)
|
Jul 10, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (78)
|
Zacharyus Williams WR
|
Gardena, CA
|
Junipero Serra HS
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
195 lb (88 kg)
|
Nov 21, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (77)
|
Jeilani Davis S
|
Santa Ana, California
|
Mater Dei HS
|
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
|
190 lb (86 kg)
|
May 14, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (78)
|
Hunter Andrews RB
|
Magnolia, Texas
|
Magnolia HS
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
215 lb (98 kg)
|
Jun 25, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (79)
|
Ashtin Kekahuna-Lopes LB
|
Bellflower, California
|
St. John Bosco HS
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
|
215 lb (98 kg)
|
Jul 15, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (76)
|
Isaiah Garcia OT
|
Draper, Utah
|
Corner Canyon HS
|
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
|
280 lb (130 kg)
|
Jun 29, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (83)
|
Kash Dillon DE
|
Draper, Utah
|
Corner Canyon HS
|
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
|
220 lb (100 kg)
|
Aug 12, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (76)
|
Davis Andrews S
|
American Fork, Utah
|
American Fork HS
|
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
|
197 lb (89 kg)
|
Oct 2, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (79)
|
Quimari Shemwell CB
|
Long Beach, California
|
Long Beach Polytechnic HS
|
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
|
175 lb (79 kg)
|
Dec 1, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (76)
|
Maurice Evans S
|
Brenham, Texas
|
Blinn College
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
190 lb (86 kg)
|
Dec 9, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (75)
|
Sammie Hunter CB
|
Chandler, Arizona
|
Chandler HS
|
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
|
175 lb (79 kg)
|
Jul 1, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (77)
|
Luke Bryant S
|
Salt Lake City, UT
|
Olympus HS
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
195 lb (88 kg)
|
Dec 17, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (75)
|
LaTristan Thompson CB
|
Mount Pleasant, Texas
|
Mount Pleasant HS
|
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
|
165 lb (75 kg)
|
Dec 10, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (77)
|
Elijah Elliss DE
|
Layton, UT
|
Layton Christian Academy
|
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
|
200 lb (91 kg)
|
Dec 20, 2023
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (76)
|
Rayshawn Glover WR
|
Rosenberg, Texas
|
Trinity Valley CC
|
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
|
175 lb (79 kg)
|
Feb 20, 2024
|
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (75)
|
Overall recruit ranking:
|
- Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
- In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
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The preseason poll was released on July 2, 2024.[2]
Big 12
Predicted finish
|
Team
|
Votes (1st place)
|
1 |
Utah |
906 (20)
|
2 |
Kansas State |
889 (19)
|
3 |
Oklahoma State |
829 (14)
|
4 |
Kansas |
772 (5)
|
5 |
Arizona |
762 (3)
|
6 |
Iowa State |
661
|
7 |
West Virginia |
581
|
8 |
UCF |
551
|
9 |
Texas Tech |
532
|
10 |
TCU |
436
|
11 |
Colorado |
400
|
12 |
Baylor |
268
|
13 |
BYU |
215
|
14 |
Cincinnati |
196
|
15 |
Houston |
157
|
16 |
Arizona State |
141
|
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
---|
| 7:00 p.m. | Southern Utah* | No. 12 | | ESPN+ | W 49–0 | 52,210 |
September 7 | 1:30 p.m. | Baylor[a]* | No. 11 | - Rice–Eccles Stadium
- Salt Lake City, UT
| FOX | W 23–12 | 52,827 |
September 14 | 2:30 p.m. | at Utah State* | No. 12 | | CBSSN | W 38–21 | 24,107 |
September 21 | 2:00 p.m. | at No. 14 Oklahoma State | No. 12 | | FOX | W 22–19 | 52,202 |
September 28 | 8:15 p.m. | Arizona | No. 10 | - Rice–Eccles Stadium
- Salt Lake City, UT
| ESPN | L 10–23 | 52,898 |
| 7:30 p.m. | at Arizona State | No. 16 | | ESPN | L 19–27 | 45,310 |
October 19 | 8:30 p.m. | TCU | | - Rice–Eccles Stadium
- Salt Lake City, UT
| ESPN | L 7–13 | 53,299 |
October 26 | 5:00 p.m. | at Houston | | | ESPN+ | L 14–17 | 28,251 |
November 9 | 8:15 p.m. | No. 9 BYU | | - Rice–Eccles Stadium
- Salt Lake City, UT (Holy War)
| ESPN | L 21–22 | 54,383 |
November 16 | 10:00 a.m. | at No. 17 Colorado | | | FOX | L 24–49 | 54,646 |
November 23 | 5:30 p.m. | No. 22 Iowa State | | - Rice–Eccles Stadium
- Salt Lake City, UT
| FOX | L 28–31 | 52,152 |
| 6:00 p.m. | at UCF | | | FOX | W 28–14 | 40,747 |
|
[23]
Game summaries
vs. Southern Utah (FCS)
Game One – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (FCS) (0-0) vs No. 12 Utah Utes (0-0) – Game summary
at Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT
- Date: Thursday August 29, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 p.m.
- Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C)
- Game attendance: 52,210
- Referee: Henry Johns
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Richard Cross (play-by-play), Barrett Brooks (analyst), and Shane Sparks (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (8:46) UTAH – Dijon Stanley 64-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 2:56; Utah 7-0)
- Second quarter
- (14:48) UTAH – Brant Kuithe 29-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:01; Utah 14-0)
- (11:27) UTAH – Brant Kuithe 18-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 48 yards, 1:44; Utah 21-0)
- (9:04) UTAH – Dijon Stanley 79-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 1 play, 79 yards, 0:12; Utah 28-0)
- (1:08) UTAH – Brant Kuithe 11-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 5:34; Utah 35-0)
- Third quarter
- (4:23) UTAH – Mike Mitchell 4-yard run (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 6:09; Utah 42-0)
- Fourth quarter
- (11:05) UTAH – Caleb Lohner 20-yard pass from Isaac Wilson (Trey Coleman kick) (Drive: 1 play, 20 yards, 0:07; Utah 49-0)
|
Statistics |
SUU |
UTAH
|
First downs |
9 |
26
|
Total yards |
150 |
513
|
Rushing yards |
79 |
185
|
Passing yards |
71 |
328
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
8–21–1 |
17–26–2
|
Time of possession |
28:45 |
31:15
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Southern Utah |
Passing |
Jackson Berry |
6/11, 54 yards, INT
|
Rushing |
Targhee Lambson |
6 carries, 44 yards
|
Receiving |
Mark Bails |
3 receptions, 42 yards
|
Utah |
Passing |
Cameron Rising |
10/15, 254 yards, 5 TD
|
Rushing |
Dijon Stanley |
6 carries, 34 yards
|
Receiving |
Dijon Stanley |
3 receptions, 150 yards, 2 TD
|
vs. Baylor
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (8:37) UTAH – Money Parks 28-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 2:10; Utah 7-0)
- (8:17) UTAH – Micah Bernard 2-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 1 play, 3 yards, 0:13; Utah 14-0)
- (0:48) UTAH – Cole Becker 30-yard kick (Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:52; Utah 17-0)
- Second quarter
- (5:21) UTAH – Tao Johnson 77-yard return of blocked field goal (2 point conversion failed) (Drive: 8 plays, 13 yards, 3:03; Utah 23-0)
- (0:00) BAYLOR – Isaiah Hankins 44-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, 0:29; Utah 23-3)
- Third quarter
- (6:23) BAYLOR – Isaiah Hankins 39-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 5:37; Utah 23-6)
- (0:53) BAYLOR – Josh Cameron 47-yard pass from Dequan Finn (2 point conversion failed) (Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:54; Utah 23-12)
- Fourth quarter
No scoring
|
Statistics |
BAY |
UTAH
|
First downs |
12 |
15
|
Total yards |
223 |
292
|
Rushing yards |
108 |
170
|
Passing yards |
115 |
122
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
9–21–0 |
12–23–0
|
Time of possession |
25:37 |
34:23
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Baylor |
Passing |
Dequan Finn |
9/21, 115 yards, 1 TD
|
Rushing |
Dawson Pendergrass |
9 carries, 69 yards
|
Receiving |
Josh Cameron |
2 receptions, 59 yards, 1 TD
|
Utah |
Passing |
Cameron Rising |
8/14, 92 yards, 2 TD
|
Rushing |
Micah Bernard |
19 carries, 118 yards
|
Receiving |
Money Parks |
3 receptions, 80 yards, 1 TD
|
at Utah State (Battle of the Brothers)
Game Three – No. 12 Utah Utes (2–0) at Utah State Aggies (1–1) – Game summary
at Maverik Stadium • Logan, UT
- Date: September 14, 2024
- Game time: 2:30 p.m. MST
- Game weather: 80 °F (27 °C)
- Game attendance: 25,513
- Referee: Cravonne Barrett
- TV announcers (CBSSN): Dave Ryan (play-by-play), Robert Turbin (analyst), and Tina Cervasio (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
|
Statistics |
UTAH |
USU
|
First downs |
23 |
14
|
Total yards |
460 |
385
|
Rushing yards |
221 |
140
|
Passing yards |
239 |
245
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
20–33–1 |
18–35–2
|
Time of possession |
37:18 |
22:42
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Utah |
Passing |
Isaac Wilson |
20/33, 239 yards, 3 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Micah Bernard |
17 carries, 123 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Brant Kuithe |
3 receptions, 68 yards
|
Utah State
|
Passing |
Bryson Barnes |
16/31, 223 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
|
Rushing |
Rahsul Faison |
19 carries, 115 yards
|
Receiving |
Otto Tia |
5 receptions, 78 yards
|
at No. 14 Oklahoma State
Game Four – No. 12 Utah Utes (3–0) at No. 14 Oklahoma State Cowboys (3–0) – Game summary
at Boone Pickens Stadium • Stillwater, OK
- Date: September 21, 2024
- Game time: 2:00 p.m. MST
- Game weather: 100 °F (38 °C)
- Game attendance: 52,202
- Referee: Michael VanderVelde
- TV announcers (FOX): Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), and Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (8:43) OSU – Logan Ward 23 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 3:31; OSU 3–0)
- Second quarter
- (14:56) UTA – Cole Becker 43 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 5:43; Tied 3–3)
- (7:25) UTA – Brant Kuithe 1 yard rush, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 6:28; UTA 10–3)
- Third quarter
- (2:39) UTA – Cole Becker 38 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 2:59; UTA 13–3)
- Fourth quarter
- (11:29) UTA – Cole Becker 44 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 5:10; UTA 16–3)
- (6:21) UTA – Brant Kuithe 45 yard pass from Issac Wilson (Drive: 1 play, 45 yards, 0:10; UTA 22–3)
- (5:37) OSU – Brennan Presley 28 yard pass from Alan Bowman, Brennan Presley pass from Alan Bowman (Drive: 3 plays, 58 yards, 0:36; UTA 22–11)
- (1:47) OSU – Rashod Owens 9 yard pass from Alan Bowman, Brennan Presley pass from Alan Bowman (Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 1:29; UTA 22–19)
|
Statistics |
UTAH |
OKST
|
First downs |
20 |
11
|
Total yards |
456 |
285
|
Rushing yards |
249 |
48
|
Passing yards |
207 |
237
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
17–29–2 |
19–44–2
|
Time of possession |
42:26 |
17:34
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Utah |
Passing |
Isaac Wilson |
17/29, 207 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
|
Rushing |
Micah Bernard |
25 carries, 182 yards
|
Receiving |
Dorian Singer |
7 receptions, 95 yards
|
Oklahoma State |
Passing |
Alan Bowman |
16/33, 206 yards, 2 TD's 2 INT
|
Rushing |
Ollie Gordon |
11 carries, 42 yards
|
Receiving |
De'Zhaun Stribling |
3 receptions, 50 yards
|
vs Arizona
Game Five – Arizona Wildcats (2–1) vs No. 10 Utah Utes (4–0) – Game summary
at Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT
- Date: September 28, 2024
- Game time: 8:15 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 81 °F (27 °C)
- Game attendance: 52,898
- Referee: David Alvarez
- TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), and Stormy Buonantony (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (1:48) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 47-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:51; Arizona 3–0)
- Second quarter
- (6:56) UTAH – Cole Becker 23-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:57; Tied 3–3)
- (3:17) ARIZ – Jeremiah Patterson 3-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:39; Arizona 10–3)
- Third quarter
- (7:36) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 53-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:34; Arizona 13–3)
- (6:33) ARIZ – Tyler Loop 33-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:54; Arizona 16–3)
- Fourth quarter
- (11:54) UTAH – Caleb Lohner 20-yard pass from Isaac Wilson, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:59; Arizona 16–10)
- (8:13) ARIZ – Keyan Burnett 35-yard pass from Noah Fifita, Tyler Loop kick (Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 3:31; Arizona 23–10)
|
Statistics |
ARIZ |
UTAH
|
First downs |
17 |
19
|
Total yards |
358 |
364
|
Rushing yards |
161 |
84
|
Passing yards |
197 |
280
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
19–31–1 |
20–40–2
|
Time of possession |
27:55 |
31:55
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Arizona |
Passing |
Noah Fifita |
19/31, 197 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Kedrick Reescano |
7 carries, 73 yards
|
Receiving |
Kenyan Burnett |
5 receptions, 76 yards, TD
|
Utah |
Passing |
Isaac Wilson |
20/40, 280 yards, TD, 2 INT
|
Rushing |
Micah Bernard |
16 carries, 91 yards
|
Receiving |
Dorian Singer |
9 receptions, 155 yards
|
at Arizona State
No. 16 Utah Utes (4–1) at Arizona State Sun Devils (4–1) – Game summary
at Mountain America Stadium • Tempe, AZ
- Date:
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. MST
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 91 °F (33 °C) • Wind: NW at 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
- Game attendance: 45,310
- Referee: Henry Johns
- TV announcers (ESPN): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst), and Paul Carcaterra (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (9:57) UTAH – Cole Becker 48-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 46 yards, 5:03; Utah 3–0)
- (7:12) UTAH – Cole Becker 40-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:32; Utah 6–0)
- (2:04) ASU – Jordyn Tyson 26-yard pass from Sam Leavitt (Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 5:05; Tied 6–6)
- Second quarter
- (8:38) ASU – Jeff Sims 2-yard run, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 7:27; Arizona State 13–6)
- (0:23) UTAH – Cole Becker 29-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 1:25; Arizona State 13–9)
- Third quarter
- (3:18) UTAH – Micah Bernard 6-yard run, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 7:05; Utah 16–13)
- (1:32) ASU – Cam Skattebo 50-yard run, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:47; Arizona State 20–16)
- Fourth quarter
- (5:42) UTAH – Cole Becker 46-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 2 yards, 3:09; Arizona State 20–19)
- (2:41) ASU – Cam Skattebo 47-yard run, Ian Hershey kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 3:01; Arizona State 27–19)
|
Statistics |
UTAH |
ASU
|
First downs |
22 |
15
|
Total yards |
349 |
343
|
Rushing yards |
140 |
176
|
Passing yards |
209 |
167
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
16–37–3 |
11–18–1
|
Time of possession |
32:29 |
27:31
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Utah |
Passing |
Cam Rising |
16/37, 209 yards, 3 INT
|
Rushing |
Micah Bernard |
21 carries, 129 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Dorian Singer |
4 receptions, 75 yards
|
Arizona State |
Passing |
Sam Leavitt |
11/18, 154 yards, TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Cam Skattebo |
22 carries, 158 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Jordyn Tyson |
5 receptions, 84 yards, TD
|
vs TCU
TCU Horned Frogs (3–3) vs Utah Utes (4–2) – Game summary
at Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT
- Date: October 19, 2024
- Game time: 8:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Wind: NE 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
- Game attendance: 53,299
- Referee: Mike McCabe
- TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), and Sherree Burruss (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First quarter
No scoring plays
- Second quarter
- (13:29) TCU – Kyle Lemmermann 23-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:00; TCU 3–0)
- (7:00) TCU – Josh Hoover 1-yard run, Kyle Lemmermann kick (Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 3:51; TCU 10–0)
- Third quarter
- (9:32) TCU – Kyle Lemmermann 28-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:26; TCU 13–0)
- (6:12) UTAH – Money Parks 71-yard pass from Isaac Wilson, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 3 plays, 82 yards, 1:27; TCU 13–7)
- Fourth quarter
No scoring plays
|
Statistics |
TCU |
UTAH
|
First downs |
20 |
12
|
Total yards |
395 |
267
|
Rushing yards |
132 |
68
|
Passing yards |
263 |
199
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
22–41–0 |
17–33–1
|
Time of possession |
30:55 |
29:05
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
TCU |
Passing |
Josh Hoover |
22/41, 263 yards
|
Rushing |
Savion Williams |
7 carries, 72 yards
|
Receiving |
Eric McAlister |
2 receptions, 57 yards
|
Utah |
Passing |
Isaac Wilson |
17/33, 199 yards, TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Micah Bernard |
13 carries, 55 yards
|
Receiving |
Money Parks |
3 receptions, 79 yards, TD
|
at Houston
Utah Utes (4–3) at Houston Cougars (2–5) – Game summary
at TDECU Stadium • Houston, TX
- Date: October 26, 2024
- Game time: 5:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: SE 9 miles per hour (14 km/h)
- Game attendance: 28,251
- Referee: Luke Richmond
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Richard Cross (play-by-play), Barrett Brooks (analyst), and Tori Petry (sideline)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- (11:54) HOU – Stephon Johnson 21-yard pass from Zeon Chriss, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 3 plays, 23 yards, 1:34; Tied 7–7)
- Third quarter
- (5:01) UTAH – Micah Bernard 14-yard run, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards, 0:56; Utah 14–7)
- Fourth quarter
- (8:29) HOU – Joseph Manjack IV 28-yard pass from Zeon Chriss, Jack Martin kick (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:43; Tied 14–14)
- (0:00) HOU – Jack Martin 43-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 29 yards, 1:55; Houston 17–14)
|
Statistics |
UTAH |
HOU
|
First downs |
12 |
16
|
Total yards |
306 |
289
|
Rushing yards |
90 |
228
|
Passing yards |
216 |
61
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
20–37–1 |
6–13–1
|
Time of possession |
28:58 |
31:02
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Utah |
Passing |
Isaac Wilson |
13/22, 171 yards, TD
|
Rushing |
Micah Bernard |
14 carries, 51 yards, TD
|
Receiving |
Brant Kuithe |
5 receptions, 113 yards, TD
|
Houston |
Passing |
Zeon Chriss |
6/13, 61 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
J'Marion Burnette |
8 carries, 81 yards
|
Receiving |
Joseph Manjack IV |
1 reception, 28 yards, TD
|
vs No. 9 BYU (Holy War)
No. 9 BYU Cougars (8–0) vs Utah Utes (4–4) – Game summary
at Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT
- Date: November 9, 2024
- Game time: 8:15 p.m.
- Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
- Game attendance: 54,383
- TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), and Stormy Buonantony (sideline reporter)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
|
Statistics |
BYU |
UTAH
|
First downs |
20 |
15
|
Total yards |
339 |
259
|
Rushing yards |
120 |
147
|
Passing yards |
219 |
112
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
15–33–0 |
12–22–2
|
Time of possession |
29:50 |
30:10
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
BYU |
Passing |
Jake Retzlaff |
15/33, 219 yards
|
Rushing |
LJ Martin |
11 carries, 68 yards
|
Receiving |
Chase Roberts |
6 receptions, 91 yards
|
Utah |
Passing |
Brandon Rose |
12/21, 112 yards, 2 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Micah Bernard |
17 carries, 78 yards
|
Receiving |
Dorian Singer |
5 receptions, 76 yards
|
at No. 17 Colorado (Rumble in the Rockies)
Utah Utes (4–5) at No. 17 Colorado Buffaloes (7–2) – Game summary
at Folsom Field • Boulder, CO
- Date: November 16, 2024
- Game time: 10:00 a.m.
- Game weather: Sunny, 50 °F (10 °C)
- Game attendance: 54,646
- Referee: Kevin Boltmann
- TV announcers (FOX): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), and Jenny Taft (sideline)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (10:08) UTAH – Cole Becker 32-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 7 yards, 4:44; Utah 3–0)
- (7:51) COLO – Will Sheppard 40-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:09; Colorado 7–3)
- (5:49) COLO – LaJohntay Wester 76-yard kickoff return, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00; Colorado 14–3)
- Second quarter
- (5:35) UTAH – Cole Becker 34-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:44; Colorado 14–6)
- (0:49) COLO – Will Sheppard 6-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 4:40; Colorado 21–6)
- (0:00) UTAH – Cole Becker 47-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 0:44; Colorado 21–9)
- Third quarter
- (11:43) COLO – Isaiah Augustave 37-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 1 play, 37 yards, 0:08; Colorado 28–9)
- (6:10) UTAH – Dorian Singer 40-yard pass from Isaac Wilson, Cole Becker kick (Drive: 1 play, 40 yards, 0:09; Colorado 28–16)
- Fourth quarter
- (13:58) COLO – Drelon Miller 47-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:44; Colorado 35–16)
- (8:34) UTAH – Caleb Lohner 3-yard pass from Isaac Wilson, Spencer Fano run for two-point conversion (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 5:24; Colorado 35–24)
- (4:32) COLO – Charlie Offerdahl 4-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:22; Colorado 42–24)
- (2:22) COLO – Travis Hunter 5-yard run, Alejandro Mata kick (Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, 0:50; Colorado 49–24)
|
Statistics |
UTAH |
COLO
|
First downs |
15 |
17
|
Total yards |
272 |
405
|
Rushing yards |
31 |
65
|
Passing yards |
241 |
340
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
22–41–3 |
30–41–1
|
Time of possession |
35:38 |
23:55
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Utah |
Passing |
Isaac Wilson |
21/40, 236 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
|
Rushing |
Mike Mitchell |
7 carries, 28 yards
|
Receiving |
Carsen Ryan |
4 receptions, 78 yards
|
Colorado |
Passing |
Shedeur Sanders |
30/41, 340 yards, 3 TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Isaiah Augustave |
7 carries, 59 yards
|
Receiving |
Drelon Miller |
6 receptions, 108 yards, TD
|
vs No. 22 Iowa State
No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones (8–2) vs Utah Utes (4–6) – Game summary
at Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT
- Date: November 23, 2024
- Game time: 5:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Cloudy, 50 °F (10 °C), SW 7 mph
- Game attendance: 52,152
- Referee: David Alvarez
- TV announcers (FOX): Chris Myers (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)
Game information
|
- First quarter
- (9:52) UU - Becker,Cole 34 yd field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 4:09; UU 3–0)
- (3:52) ISU - Higgins,Jayden 7 yd pass from Becht,Rocco (Konrardy,Kyle kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:00; ISU 7–3)
- Second quarter
- (11:53) UU - Barton,Lander 87 yd interception (Becker,Cole kick) (UU 10–7)
- (8:05) ISU - Hansen,Carson 8 yd run (Konrardy,Kyle kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:48; ISU 14–10)
- (3:32) UU - Becker,Cole 47 yd field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -12 yards, 2:25; ISU 14–13)
- (0:29) ISU - Konrardy,Kyle 35 yd field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:03; ISU 17–13)
- Third quarter
- (5:02) ISU - Becht,Rocco 1 yd run (Konrardy,Kyle kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 23 yards, 3:51; ISU 24–13)
- Fourth quarter
- (14:41) UU - Washington,David 0 yd punt return (Lohner,Caleb pass) (ISU 24–21)
- (5:51) UU - Bernard,Micah 1 yd run (Becker,Cole kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 6:24; UU 2824)
- (1:31) ISU - Hansen,Carson 3 yd run (Konrardy,Kyle kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:20; ISU 31–28)
|
Statistics |
ISU |
UTAH
|
First downs |
25 |
9
|
Total yards |
405 |
224
|
Rushing yards |
123 |
95
|
Passing yards |
282 |
129
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
21–39–1 |
13–17–0
|
Time of possession |
35:54 |
24:06
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Iowa State |
Passing |
Rocco Becht |
20/38, 256 yards, TD, INT
|
Rushing |
Carson Hansen |
14 carries, 57 yards, 2 TD
|
Receiving |
Jayden Higgins |
9 receptions, 155 yards, TD
|
Utah |
Passing |
Isaac Wilson |
8/8, 74 yards
|
Rushing |
Luke Bottari |
4 carries, 47 yards
|
Receiving |
Daidren Zipperer |
4 receptions, 66 yards
|
at UCF
Game information
|
- First quarter
- Second quarter
- Third quarter
- Fourth quarter
|
Statistics |
UTAH |
UCF
|
First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
|
Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
Utah |
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
UCF
|
Passing |
|
|
Rushing |
|
|
Receiving |
|
|
Rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes | Week |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
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AP | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 16 | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Coaches | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 17 | RV | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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CFP | Not released | — | — | — | — | — | — | Not released |
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Roster
2024 Utah Utes football team roster
|
Players
|
Coaches
|
Offense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
WR
|
0
|
Taeshaun Lyons
|
Fr
|
RB
|
1
|
Jaylon Glover
|
Jr
|
RB
|
2
|
Micah Bernard
|
Sr
|
WR
|
3
|
Dorian Singer
|
Sr
|
WR
|
4
|
Munir McClain
|
Sr
|
WR
|
6
|
Daidren Zipperer
|
Fr
|
QB
|
7
|
Cameron Rising
|
Sr
|
QB
|
8
|
Brandon Rose
|
So
|
WR
|
9
|
Damien Alford
|
Sr
|
WR
|
10
|
Money Parks
|
Sr
|
QB
|
11
|
Isaac Wilson
|
Fr
|
QB
|
13
|
Dallen Engemann
|
Jr
|
QB
|
14
|
Sam Huard
|
Sr
|
QB
|
15
|
Luke Bottari
|
Sr
|
WR
|
16
|
Diezel Kamoku
|
Fr
|
WR
|
17
|
Rayshawn Glover
|
So
|
WR
|
18
|
David Washington
|
Fr
|
WR
|
19
|
Luca Caldarella
|
Jr
|
WR
|
20
|
Jett Meine
|
So
|
RB
|
21
|
Mike Mitchell
|
Fr
|
RB
|
23
|
Dijon Stanley
|
So
|
RB
|
26
|
Charlie Vincent
|
Sr
|
WR
|
27
|
Cameron Mitchell
|
Fr
|
RB
|
28
|
Anthony Woods
|
Jr
|
RB
|
29
|
Laython Biddle
|
Fr
|
WR
|
30
|
Matt Clark
|
Fr
|
RB
|
32
|
Omar Shah
|
Fr
|
WR
|
37
|
Peyton Rice
|
Fr
|
WR
|
45
|
Kaimana Hanohano
|
So
|
OL
|
52
|
Michael Mokofisi
|
Jr
|
OL
|
53
|
Johnny Maea
|
Sr
|
OL
|
55
|
Spencer Fano
|
So
|
OL
|
59
|
Falcon Kaumatule
|
Sr
|
OL
|
60
|
Shintaro Mann
|
Sr
|
OL
|
61
|
Kamilo Raass
|
Fr
|
OL
|
62
|
Solatao Moeai
|
So
|
OL
|
63
|
Lukas Jackson
|
Fr
|
OL
|
64
|
Reece Parmenter
|
Fr
|
OL
|
66
|
Brennan Molina
|
Fr
|
OL
|
68
|
Jaren Kump
|
Jr
|
OL
|
70
|
Alma Taleni
|
Fr
|
OL
|
71
|
Caleb Lomu
|
Fr
|
OL
|
72
|
Isaiah Garcia
|
Fr
|
OL
|
73
|
Tanoa Togiai
|
Jr
|
OL
|
74
|
Keith Olson
|
So
|
OL
|
75
|
Roger Alderman
|
Fr
|
OL
|
76
|
Zereoue Williams
|
Jr
|
OL
|
79
|
Alex Harrison
|
Jr
|
TE
|
80
|
Brant Kuithe
|
Sr
|
TE
|
82
|
Landen King
|
Jr
|
TE
|
83
|
Miki Suguturaga
|
Sr
|
TE
|
84
|
Frankie Goodson
|
So
|
TE
|
84
|
Caleb Lohner
|
Sr
|
TE
|
85
|
Carsen Ryan
|
Jr
|
TE
|
86
|
CJ Jacobsen
|
Fr
|
TE
|
87
|
Spencer Clegg
|
Fr
|
TE
|
88
|
Dallen Bentley
|
Jr
|
TE
|
89
|
Justice Brusatto
|
Jr
|
WR
|
89
|
Zacharyus Williams
|
Fr
|
|
Defense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
DE
|
0
|
Logan Fano
|
So
|
CB
|
1
|
Kenan Johnson
|
Sr
|
CB
|
2
|
Smith Snowden
|
So
|
LB
|
3
|
Levani Damuni
|
Sr
|
LB
|
3
|
Johnathan Hall
|
So
|
CB
|
4
|
Cameron Calhoun
|
Fr
|
CB
|
5
|
Zemaiah Vaughn
|
Sr
|
CB
|
6
|
Sammie Hunter
|
Fr
|
DE
|
7
|
Van Fillinger
|
Sr
|
LB
|
8
|
Lander Barton
|
Jr
|
CB
|
9
|
Elijah Davis
|
So
|
S
|
11
|
Alaka'i Gilman
|
Sr
|
LB
|
12
|
Sione Fotu
|
So
|
S
|
13
|
Rabbit Evans
|
Jr
|
LB
|
14
|
Josh Calvert
|
Sr
|
S
|
15
|
Tao Johnson
|
So
|
CB
|
16
|
CJ Blocker
|
Fr
|
CB
|
17
|
Nasir Stephens
|
Fr
|
CB
|
18
|
Quimari Shemwell
|
Fr
|
LB
|
21
|
Karene Reid
|
Sr
|
LB
|
24
|
Moroni Anae
|
Jr
|
CB
|
25
|
Nick Howe
|
So
|
LB
|
27
|
Hunter Andrews
|
Fr
|
S
|
28
|
Jeilani Davis
|
Fr
|
CB
|
29
|
Isaiah Brown
|
Fr
|
CB
|
29
|
LaTristan Thompson
|
Fr
|
CB
|
30
|
John Randle Jr.
|
Fr
|
S
|
30
|
Carter Stembridge
|
Fr
|
S
|
31
|
Nate Ritchie
|
So
|
LB
|
32
|
Helaman Ofahengaue
|
So
|
LB
|
33
|
Kana'i Lopes
|
Fr
|
CB
|
34
|
Xane Uipi
|
Fr
|
DE
|
35
|
Elijah Elliss
|
Fr
|
LB
|
37
|
Trey Reynolds
|
So
|
S
|
39
|
Ben Durham
|
Fr
|
DE
|
40
|
Paul Fitzgerald
|
So
|
LB
|
41
|
Grady Mareko
|
Fr
|
S
|
42
|
Jackson Bennee
|
Fr
|
LB
|
44
|
Jaeden Bland
|
Fr
|
DE
|
45
|
Vili Taufatofua
|
So
|
DE
|
48
|
Alex Cloward
|
Fr
|
DT
|
49
|
Mike Tauteoli
|
Fr
|
DE
|
56
|
Ka'eo Akana
|
So
|
DT
|
57
|
Keanu Tanuvasa
|
So
|
DT
|
58
|
Junior Tafuna
|
Sr
|
DT
|
77
|
Simote Pepa
|
Jr
|
DE
|
81
|
Connor O'Toole
|
Sr
|
DE
|
90
|
John Henry Daley
|
Fr
|
DT
|
91
|
Jonah Lea'ea
|
Fr
|
DT
|
92
|
James LeBaron
|
So
|
DE
|
93
|
Kash Dillon
|
Fr
|
DT
|
94
|
Bobby Piland Jr.
|
Fr
|
DT
|
95
|
Aliki Vimahi
|
Sr
|
DT
|
96
|
Jori Benson
|
So
|
DT
|
98
|
Dallas Vakalahi
|
Fr
|
DT
|
99
|
Tevita Fotu
|
Sr
|
|
Special teams
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
P
|
34
|
Jack Bouwmeester
|
Jr
|
K
|
36
|
Cole Becker
|
Sr
|
K
|
38
|
Trey Coleman
|
Fr
|
P
|
46
|
Elliot Janish
|
Jr
|
LS
|
50
|
J. T. Greep
|
Sr
|
LS
|
65
|
Logan Castor
|
So
|
K
|
97
|
Joey Cheek
|
So
|
|
- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
- Morgan Scalley – Defensive coordinator/safeties
- Andy Ludwig – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks (first 7 weeks)
- Jim Harding – Assistant head coach/offensive line
- Sharrieff Shah – Special teams coordinator/cornerbacks
- Freddie Whittingham – Recruiting coordinator/tight ends
- Lewis Powell – Defensive ends
- Luther Elliss – Defensive tackles
- Colton Swan – Linebackers
- Quinton Ganther – Running backs
- Alvis Whitted – Wide receivers
- Maxwell Cotton – Offensive graduate assistant
- Kammy Delp – Offensive graduate assistant
- Chase Murdock – Defensive graduate assistant
- Mike Bajakian – Senior offensive analyst/quarterbacks
- Jordan Fogal – Defensive graduate assistant
- Ryan Blakney – Offensive analyst
- Vince Conti – Defensive analyst
- Jake Cookus – Senior special teams analyst/kickers & punters
- Dom Conti – Special teams analyst
- Adam Fry – Director, football operations
- Robert Blechen – General manager, personnel
- Sam Morrissette – Director, personnel coordinator
- Doug Elisaia – Director, strength and conditioning
- Quincy Watkins – Defensive quality control
- Jeff Rudy – Associate director for administration
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
Roster Last update: 11/17/24
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Notes
- ^ Although both Utah and Baylor are in the Big 12, this game will not count in conference standings due to the game being scheduled before Utah joined the Big 12.
References
- ^ Coles, Joe (August 2, 2024). "How Utah ended up in the Big 12, and what the future looks like in its new conference". Deseret News. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Utah Picked First in Big 12 Football Media Preseason Poll". Big 12 Conference. July 2, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ This game was originally scheduled before Utah's move to the Big 12 Conference, and was still considered a non-conference game.
- ^ "Quarterback Cam Rising injures throwing hand as No. 11 Utah beats Baylor 23-12". AP News. September 7, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ Bartle, Steve (September 21, 2024). "Reactions From Utah Football's 22-19 Win Over Oklahoma State". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ Bartle, Steve (October 12, 2024). "Instant Takeaways from Utah's 27-19 loss to Arizona State". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Utah's Cam Rising will undergo surgery next week with future unknown". Utah Utes On SI. October 30, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Utah struggles offensively in 13-7 loss vs. TCU". FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU). October 20, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Utah names Mike Bajakian interim offensive coordinator". Utah Utes On SI. October 21, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Same old story for Utes as offense struggles in last-second loss at Houston". Deseret News. October 27, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Utah loses Holy War to 9th-ranked BYU on controversal 22-21 final". Utah Utes On SI. November 10, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Utah AD Mark Harlan on 'Holy War': "This game was absolutely stolen from us'". Utah Utes On SI. November 10, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ Tripp, Tanner (November 14, 2024). "Injury: Utah QB Brandon Rose Tore Lisfranc Ligament Versus BYU". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ Bartle, Steve (November 11, 2024). "Utah TE Brant Kuithe Is Officially Out For Remainder Of Season". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham experiences a first he'd hoped to avoid". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ Bartle, Steve (November 25, 2024). "Utah Quarterback Isaac Wilson Injury Update". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ Bartle, Steve (November 24, 2024). "Utah Football: Takeaways From 31-28 Loss To No. 22 Iowa State". KSL Sports. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Utah ends disappointing season on a positive note, breaking seven-game losing streak in 28-14 win at UCF". Deseret News. November 30, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "'What's best for the program, not what's best for me': Kyle Whittingham has a decision to make about his future". Deseret News. November 25, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "New Mexico's Jason Beck hired as Utah's offensive coordinator". Deseret News. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Utah coach Kyle Whittingham channels Michael Jordan, announces 'I'm back' for 2025 season". CBSSports.com. December 8, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Who's staying, who's leaving, who's incoming for Utah football? Tracking 2024 decisions". Deseret News. January 15, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Utah Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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