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Kevin McGiven has been appointed as the new offensive coordinator for the University of Utah football team, bringing 25 years of coaching experience, including successful stints at Utah State and San José State, where he demonstrated strong offensive leadership and innovative schemes.
Derrick Odum, a Utah alumnus and experienced coach, has been appointed as the safeties coach for Utah football, returning to the program where he previously coached from 2005-2007, bringing a wealth of defensive coaching experience from his recent tenure as San José State's defensive coordinator.
Rece Davis describes Saturday's game between Utah and Cincinnati as a 'desperation game' for Utah, which needs a win to stay in contention for the Big 12 title, while Cincinnati aims to validate its playoff credentials. The game features a matchup of strong offenses and key player performances, with factors like travel and weather conditions adding to the challenge for Cincinnati.
Utah football's chances of winning the conference title have diminished after a narrow 24-21 loss to BYU, with multiple mistakes and penalties impacting their performance. Despite remaining favorites in upcoming games, their prospects now depend heavily on other teams' results, and their chances of clinching the title are only about 6.5%. The team aims to finish strong with a win against Colorado but faces an uncertain path to postseason success.
Utah football faces a critical game against Arizona State, with significant implications for their season, Big 12 championship hopes, and coach Kyle Whittingham's future, making this matchup more than just a regular game but a pivotal moment for the program.
Senior quarterback Cam Rising has announced that he will be returning to Utah for another year, his seventh season as a collegiate athlete. Rising, who suffered a severe knee injury, including a torn ACL, meniscus, MPFL, and MCL, was unable to play in the 2023 season. However, he has decided to preserve his year through a medical redshirt and will be back under center for Utah in 2024. With Rising's return, Utah hopes to compete for another conference championship and potentially make a run in the College Football Playoff as they transition from the Pac-12 to the Big 12.
The Crimson Collective, an NIL group supporting Utah athletics, has gifted each of the 85 scholarship football players with a Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn truck on lease, estimated to be in the seven figures. The trucks will be leased to the players as part of individual six-month contracts, with the option to renew based on eligibility and enrollment. The collective will cover insurance costs, and the deal is facilitated by the Ken Garff Automotive Group and supported by donations. The trucks are wrapped in advertising for the collegiate streaming app FTW360, which is part of the partnership. The arrangement aims to provide transportation for players to support local charities and causes.