Utes Offensive Depth Chart Predictions
- Devon Dampier is the clear starting quarterback, but Utah is expected to put backup Byrd Ficklin on the field frequently alongside him to use Ficklin's playmaking ability.
- Wayshawn Parker projects as the starting running back after nearly reaching 1,000 yards last season, with spring standout Daniel Bray holding the primary backup role and Mataeki Helu pushing for snaps after a good camp.
- Braden Pegan, Creed Whittemore and Kyri Shoels project as the starting receivers, with Whittemore emerging as the likely top slot target and Larry Simmons, Tobias Merriweather and Ricky Johnson supplying experienced situational depth.
- Hunter Andrews is expected to return from last season's injury as a versatile starting tight end who can stretch the field and take handoffs, while Noah Bennee's improved route running and blocking should earn him significant snaps.
- Utah has four likely offensive-line starters in Zereoue Williams, Solatoa Moea'i, Alex Harrison and Keith Olson, but injuries and an unsettled final interior job are expected to produce an early-season rotation that includes Isaiah Garcia and other reserves.
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Morgan Scalley Weekly Press Conference: Idaho
- Utah completed fall camp with its two-deep established and only limited lingering injuries, with Morgan Scalley indicating that most affected players should remain in the mix for the Idaho opener.
- Kevin McGiven's Utah offense can shift among four-wide, 12-personnel and 13-personnel packages featuring two blocking tight ends, creating weekly matchup-specific changes in both play selection and personnel.
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