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Utah Nears Completion of Morgan Scalley’s First Staff With Reported Hire of Inoke Breckterfield

Only the tight ends job remains open with the rest of the staff largely set.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports Utah is set to hire Inoke Breckterfield as defensive ends coach.
  • Breckterfield would replace Lewis Powell, who left for the same role under Kyle Whittingham at Michigan.
  • Confirmed staff moves include Kevin McGiven as offensive coordinator, Colton Swan elevated to defensive coordinator, Jordan Gross to coach the offensive line, and Derrick Odum to coach safeties.
  • Utah highlighted McGiven’s adaptable, high-output offense at Utah State, and retaining quarterbacks is a stated priority during the open transfer window.
  • After six assistants departed for Michigan, Utah’s staff is now described as nearly complete with tight ends the lone vacancy.