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“After discussions with coach Whittingham, his representatives and the University of Michigan, we have granted their request to allow him to join the Michigan program immediately,” Utah athletic director Mark Harlan said.

Scalley will take over after No. 15 Utah plays Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on December 31. He’s been the defensive coordinator under Whittingham for 10 seasons and has been a part of the Utah coaching staff since 2007.

After a long and successful run as head coach, Kyle Whittingham is stepping down from the University of Utah’s football program. This marks the end of a three-decade-long era of Utah football.

The University of Utah athletic programs could generate millions in new capital, but one industry observer says that could come at a cost for fans and smaller sports.

Struggling to recover from a hand injury, Rising said he's been advised by two orthopedic surgeons that he'll never be able to return to playing football.

There are no firm designs nor a location, but Ute Athletics Director Mark Harlan called the idea “a fantastic opportunity for this athletic department to modernize.”

Jensen, who was the top target for the Utes, replaces Craig Smith, who was fired in late February during his fourth season at Utah.

The University of Utah fired men’s basketball coach Craig Smith a day after a 76-72 loss at Central Florida that dropped the Utes to 15-12 this season. Smith was in his fourth season in charge of the program.

Utah’s move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 brought a reunion with BYU after 13 years apart. It also reinvigorated one of the nation’s fiercest rivalries, one that encompasses many sports.

Utah quarterback Cam Rising is out indefinitely with a lower leg injury and coach Kyle Whittingham says true freshman Isaac Wilson will be the Utes’ starter until further notice.

University of Utah Athletic director Mark Harlan announced the succession plan July 1. Scalley is entering his 17th year on Coach Kyle Whittingham’s staff and his ninth season as defensive coordinator.

The Coeur d’Alene Police Department says it's working to determine the “context and conduct” associated with the slur's use to determine if there was a violation of law.