Overview
- McGiven takes over after Jason Beck departed to become Michigan’s offensive coordinator under former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham.
- Morgan Scalley praised McGiven’s adaptability and fit for the Utes’ playmakers in the university’s official announcement.
- Utah State averaged 408.7 yards and 30.9 points per game last season, with quarterback Bryson Barnes throwing for 2,803 yards and 18 touchdowns.
- The 48-year-old coach arrives with 25 years of experience, including stops at Louisiana Tech, Southern Utah, BYU, Weber State, Memphis, Montana State, Oregon State and San Jose State.
- Scalley has also promoted Colton Swan to defensive coordinator and hired Derrick Odum as safeties coach, with primary openings remaining at defensive line, wide receiver and tight end.