KSL.com Sports Director • Beat Writer covering Utah Athletics • AP Top 25 🏈 voter • Email: jfurlong@deseretdigital.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvipvcdoec2tMorgan Scalley had a big grin on his face as he talked about how far Byrd Ficklin could throw the ball. "He can sling it." He doesn't know how far he can throw, but said he's got a "live arm."14 Sep 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvipvcdoec2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvipoqmkis2tScalley said he still wants to see more from his team on the physicality side, but he's really encouraged by what he's seen, especially on the offensive and defensive lines.14 Sep 2026 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvipoqmkis2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mviphnfbtk2tScalley with a really good breakdown on what they're trying to do with the Utah offense and how difficult it can make it on the defensive coordinator. Essentially, they're trying to mix up the personnel to not give the defense what they want pre-snap. Mixes up tempo, too.14 Sep 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviphnfbtk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvip6psu5k2tScalley said the delay of game penalties are ones "you should never have." The pass interference stuff, he's going to continue to allow his team to be aggressive.14 Sep 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvip6psu5k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvip2rgm522tScalley said he has "so much respect for Bronco Mendenhall" and his "culture" that he brings wherever he goes. "We know we're going to get the Aggies' best shot."14 Sep 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvip2rgm522thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvioyswzsk2tScalley said he feels like Nate Richie had his best game in a Utah uniform on Saturday. The safety did have a different look in him against Arkansas.14 Sep 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvioyswzsk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mviox25qic2tScalley: "As far as the game, can't say enough about the coaches and the game plan."14 Sep 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviox25qic2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mviovmfe522tMorgan Scalley opens up his presser by thanking the fans for making it an "electric" environment. He's also shouting out several other Utah teams and wishing them success.14 Sep 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviovmfe522thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvigc5alak2sThere was a ton of talk about a new transfer DT from San Jose State all offseason. He’d get brought up all the time by players and coaches for the talent he brought to the defensive line. Meet Jireh Moe https://www.ksl.com/article/51623574/meet-jireh-moe-utahs-new-weapon-on-the-defensive-line-with-a-career-performance14 Sep 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvigc5alak2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvg6ilcek22zBYU moves up 4 spots to No. 11, and Utah moves up 3 spots to No. 17 in the latest AP Top 25 rankings.13 Sep 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvg6ilcek22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvg2iecwgs2tBYU jumps up 2 spots and Utah up 3 spots in the latest USA Today LBM Coaches Poll Big 12 teams: • 12 - Texas Tech • 13 - BYU • 17 - Utah • 23 - Houston • RV - Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Arizona13 Sep 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvg2iecwgs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvfy2ivsdk2tOK ... here's my AP Top 25 ballot after Week 2 action. https://www.ksl.com/article/51623333/josh-furlongs-ap-top-25-texas-steals-a-win-as-other-favorites-fall-flat-in-week-2-action13 Sep 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfy2ivsdk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvf4cd7vnk2dOffensive coordinator Kevin McGiven was in his bag Saturday night. And Utah had another blowout on its hand to start the season. https://www.ksl.com/article/51623284/no-20-utahs-offense-shines-in-blowout-home-win-over-arkansas13 Sep 2026 07:50 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvf4cd7vnk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvf2jcijac2tA look at some simple stats tonight ...13 Sep 2026 07:18 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvf2jcijac2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvexr34x622tScalley said they're going to continue to be aggressive in the secondary. You're going to get some and lose some — in terms of pass interference calls — but Utah is going to continue to be aggressive.13 Sep 2026 06:28 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvexr34x622thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvexpjydwc2tScalley said he's "excited" about the number of playmakers this team has, which allows the team to do so much on offense.13 Sep 2026 06:27 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvexpjydwc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvexmakb7s2tScalley said the 2-point conversion with the swinging gate was just another thing to put on tape for teams to have to prepare for this season.13 Sep 2026 06:26 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvexmakb7s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvexjnm4m22tScalley said he's "proud" of the offensive line, and then impressed with the 13 PBUs from the team tonight — the most at Utah since Scalley was in high school, he adds.13 Sep 2026 06:24 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvexjnm4m22thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvexijwq6s2tMorgan Scalley said "solid performance from our guys. Super proud of them." Said there's upsets all over the place and teams not playing consistent. He said he feels like they're playing consistent right now.13 Sep 2026 06:24 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvexijwq6s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvevwyjn7c2kFINAL: Utah passes a bigger test in convincing fashion to improve to 2-0 on the season. Utah 43 | Arkansas 10 Total: Utah 444 | Arkansas 305 Passing: Utah 301 | Arkansas 244 Rushing: Utah 143 | Arkansas 6113 Sep 2026 05:56 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvevwyjn7c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvevcrp7ls2kUtah currently has more passing yards than Arkansas has total yards. It's a new era at Utah. 301 passing | 300 total13 Sep 2026 05:45 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvevcrp7ls2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvetyssfpk2kArkansas going with a new quarterback now, AJ Hill13 Sep 2026 05:21 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvetyssfpk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvetqy6g2s2kDevon Dampier with a 2-yard rushing touchdown off the edge to extend Utah's lead — 43 straight points for the Utes after Arkansas' early FG Utah 43 | Arkansas 3 4Q | 12:4713 Sep 2026 05:17 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvetqy6g2s2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvetcs2eoc2kEND OF 3RD Q: Utah 36 | Arkansas 3 Total: Utah 376 | Arkansas 215 Passing: Utah 282 | Arkansas 139 Rushing: 94 | Arkansas 7613 Sep 2026 05:09 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvetcs2eoc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvesyxru3c2kArkansas goes for it on 4th & 11 in Utah territory, and Cyrus Polu just blew it up in the backfield, while Elijah Reed gets the PBU down field.13 Sep 2026 05:03 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvesyxru3c2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvesvvm6us2kKarson Kaufusi swatting everything coming his way. Hey, Alex, you need a guy?13 Sep 2026 05:02 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvesvvm6us2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mvesmtfwps2kOne does not just run on Jireh Moe13 Sep 2026 04:56 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvesmtfwps2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mves3rzvus2kUtah forced to punt after a fumble and then intentional grounding call.13 Sep 2026 04:47 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mves3rzvus2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mveroapic22kKJ Jackson in hell out there against Utah's defense. Impressive showing from this Utah defensive line.13 Sep 2026 04:39 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mveroapic22khttps://bsky.app/profile/jfur.ksl.com/post/3mverg7ishc2kReally impressed with Noah Bennee's ability to get free tonight. I figured he'd factor into the receiving game a bit, but not this much.13 Sep 2026 04:35 +0000at://did:plc:y3x4sequscs2gjdskhefrcdo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mverg7ishc2k