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Dillon Curtis is expected to retain Utah's kicking job after a solid camp, but his 1-for-4 start against Wyoming last season and the offense's anticipated 2026 regression make field-goal reliability an important early variable.

Transfer Tanner Cragun gives Utah an experienced alternative at kicker after making 6 of 8 field goals for UTEP last season and 7 of 9 for Utah State in 2024.

Orion Phillips returns as Utah's punter after allowing only six returns, placing 15 punts inside the 20 and producing eight kicks of at least 50 yards last season.

All-Big 12 returner Mana Carvalho remains Utah's primary punt-return threat after a 75-yard touchdown and 212 return yards last season, while Daniel Bray is projected to lead the kickoff-return group.