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2024 Utah Utes football team

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2024 Utah Utes football team
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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]

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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]

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Offseason

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Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[a]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard[b] K Kicker[c] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker[d] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker[a] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. Sometimes referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as an offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as a placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as an inside linebacker (ILB)

Team departures

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2024 recruiting class

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Big 12 media poll

The preseason poll was released on July 2, 2024.[2]

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Schedule

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Game summaries

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vs. Southern Utah (FCS)

Game One – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (FCS) (0-0) vs No. 12 Utah Utes (0-0) – Game summary
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at Rice-Eccles StadiumSalt 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)
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vs. Baylor

Game Two – Baylor Bears (1–0) at No. 11 Utah Utes (1–0) – Game summary
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at Rice-Eccles StadiumSalt Lake City, UT

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 89 °F (32 °C)
  • Game attendance: 52,827
  • Referee: Tutashinda Salaam
  • TV announcers (FOX): Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), and Allison Williams (sideline reporter)
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at Utah State (Battle of the Brothers)

Game Three – No. 12 Utah Utes (2–0) at Utah State Aggies (1–1) – Game summary
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at Maverik StadiumLogan, 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)
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at No. 14 Oklahoma State

Game Four – No. 12 Utah Utes (3–0) at No. 14 Oklahoma State Cowboys (3–0) – Game summary
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at Boone Pickens StadiumStillwater, 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)
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vs Arizona

Game Five – Arizona Wildcats (2–1) vs No. 10 Utah Utes (4–0) – Game summary
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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)
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at Arizona State

No. 16 Utah Utes (4–1) at Arizona State Sun Devils (4–1) – Game summary
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at Mountain America StadiumTempe, AZ

  • Date: October 11, 2024
  • 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)
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vs TCU

TCU Horned Frogs (3–3) vs Utah Utes (4–2) – Game summary
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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)
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at Houston

Utah Utes (4–3) at Houston Cougars (2–5) – Game summary
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at TDECU StadiumHouston, 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)
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vs No. 9 BYU (Holy War)

No. 9 BYU Cougars (8–0) vs Utah Utes (4–4) – Game summary
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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)
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at No. 17 Colorado (Rumble in the Rockies)

Utah Utes (4–5) at No. 17 Colorado Buffaloes (7–2) – Game summary
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at Folsom FieldBoulder, 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)
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vs No. 22 Iowa State

No. 22 Iowa State Cyclones (8–2) vs Utah Utes (4–6) – Game summary
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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)
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at UCF

Utah Utes (4–7) at UCF Knights (4–7) – Game summary
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at FBC Mortgage StadiumOrlando, FL

  • Date: November 29, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (FOX): Trent Rush (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)
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Notes

  1. 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.

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