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Utah Utes football faces a pivotal transition as Kevin McGiven takes over play-calling duties after Jason Beck’s record-shattering 2025 offense. Can McGiven match last season’s 41-points-per-game firepower with a completely rebuilt offensive line and dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier at the helm? Key questions loom about how the offensive identity will evolve and whether Utah can maintain its dominance in the trenches under new OL coach Jordan Gross. J.T. Wistrcill and Porter Larson break down the challenges of replacing five starters up front, highlight the explosive potential of skill players like Wayshawn Parker and Bird Ficklin, and address upcoming trap games against Arkansas and Iowa State. The conversation spotlights Morgan Scalley’s first year as head coach, the expectations for another Big 12 title run, and what constitutes success for Utah football’s new era. Will the Utes’ creativity and depth fuel another championship push? Follow the show: @LockedOnUtes Follow: JT @Jtwistrcill Photo Credit: Imagn Images via Reuters Connect Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOUtes?sid=YouTube. Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never-ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Listener Survey We've put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go to https://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.