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The Utah Utes enter fall camp with plenty of reasons to believe they can make a run at the Big 12 championship.
The Utes are coming off an 11-win season in which the offense averaged 41.2 points and 482.9 yards per game. They return their starting quarterback, their leading rusher and several important defensive pieces.
But this is not the same team.
Morgan Scalley is entering his first full season as Utah’s head coach. Kevin McGiven has taken over the offense. Utah officially lists more than 100 players on its 2026 roster, but plenty of roles will still be decided over the next month.
Here's the third installment of a six-part look at Utah's roster.
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No position group will determine Utah’s ceiling more than the offensive line. The Utes lost all five starters from last season.
Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu were both selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Jaren Kump and Tanoa Togiai also received NFL opportunities after the season. Utah is replacing a group that helped the offense set school records with 3,462 rushing yards and 41 rushing touchdowns.
That is not a small rebuild. But Utah is not starting completely over.
Zereoue Williams is the favorite to start at left tackle. He played behind Lomu last season and has the size and athleticism to protect Dampier’s blind side.
Solatoa Moea’i should start at left guard, with Alex Harrison at center and Keith Olson at right guard.
Montana State transfer Cedric Jefferson is the current favorite at right tackle but is in a position battle with former 4-star and high-upside tackle Isaiah “IKE” Gargia. Jefferson started every game for the FCS national champions last season, having not allowed a single sack, and brings more meaningful experience than anyone else in the room.
Zereoue Williams at left tackle. Solatoa Moea’i at left guard. Alex Harrison at center. Keith Olson at right guard. Cedric Jefferson/Ike Garcia at right tackle.
Williams, Moea’i, Harrison and Olson entered the offseason with a combined 1,469 career snaps. Jefferson brings another 1,276 snaps from Montana State. That does not guarantee the group will succeed, but Utah is not sending five inexperienced players onto the field.
The depth is where things become interesting.
5-star offensive tackle Kelvin Obot was one of the highest-rated signees Utah has ever landed. It is difficult for any freshman tackle to play immediately, but Obot has the physical tools to force his way into the rotation.
Again, Isaiah Garcia missed last season due to injury but impressed during spring camp. He could push Jefferson at right tackle or provide Utah with an important sixth lineman.
Roger Alderman has experience at guard. Reece Parmenter can play inside. Isaiah Kema gives Utah another center option after transferring from Ohio State. Soren Shinofield, Milz Asiata and the rest of the young linemen will compete for spots in the rotation.
Jordan Gross does not need this line to become what last year’s group was immediately. He needs to identify the best five, keep them healthy and build chemistry quickly. Utah has enough size and talent to be good up front. Until it happens in a game, this remains the biggest question on the offense.
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The Utes are coming off an 11-win season in which the offense averaged 41.2 points and 482.9 yards per game. They return their starting quarterback, their leading rusher and several important defensive pieces.
But this is not the same team.
Morgan Scalley is entering his first full season as Utah’s head coach. Kevin McGiven has taken over the offense. Utah officially lists more than 100 players on its 2026 roster, but plenty of roles will still be decided over the next month.
Here's the third installment of a six-part look at Utah's roster.
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Offensive line: B
No position group will determine Utah’s ceiling more than the offensive line. The Utes lost all five starters from last season.
Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu were both selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Jaren Kump and Tanoa Togiai also received NFL opportunities after the season. Utah is replacing a group that helped the offense set school records with 3,462 rushing yards and 41 rushing touchdowns.
That is not a small rebuild. But Utah is not starting completely over.
Zereoue Williams is the favorite to start at left tackle. He played behind Lomu last season and has the size and athleticism to protect Dampier’s blind side.
Solatoa Moea’i should start at left guard, with Alex Harrison at center and Keith Olson at right guard.
Montana State transfer Cedric Jefferson is the current favorite at right tackle but is in a position battle with former 4-star and high-upside tackle Isaiah “IKE” Gargia. Jefferson started every game for the FCS national champions last season, having not allowed a single sack, and brings more meaningful experience than anyone else in the room.
Zereoue Williams at left tackle. Solatoa Moea’i at left guard. Alex Harrison at center. Keith Olson at right guard. Cedric Jefferson/Ike Garcia at right tackle.
Williams, Moea’i, Harrison and Olson entered the offseason with a combined 1,469 career snaps. Jefferson brings another 1,276 snaps from Montana State. That does not guarantee the group will succeed, but Utah is not sending five inexperienced players onto the field.
The depth is where things become interesting.
5-star offensive tackle Kelvin Obot was one of the highest-rated signees Utah has ever landed. It is difficult for any freshman tackle to play immediately, but Obot has the physical tools to force his way into the rotation.
Again, Isaiah Garcia missed last season due to injury but impressed during spring camp. He could push Jefferson at right tackle or provide Utah with an important sixth lineman.
Roger Alderman has experience at guard. Reece Parmenter can play inside. Isaiah Kema gives Utah another center option after transferring from Ohio State. Soren Shinofield, Milz Asiata and the rest of the young linemen will compete for spots in the rotation.
Jordan Gross does not need this line to become what last year’s group was immediately. He needs to identify the best five, keep them healthy and build chemistry quickly. Utah has enough size and talent to be good up front. Until it happens in a game, this remains the biggest question on the offense.
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Utah football position preview: Quarterbacks and running backs entering 2026 fall camp
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