# Morgan Scalley, Kalani Sitake talk turning down Utah-BYU rivalry temperature

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-09 20:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2.5

## Executive Summary
Utah football coaches Morgan Scalley and Kalani Sitake discuss easing Utah-BYU rivalry tensions

## Intelligence Brief
Utah football coaches Morgan Scalley and Kalani Sitake are working to reduce tensions in the Utah-BYU rivalry.


Coverage from Deseret News highlights their efforts to turn down the rivalry temperature. 
The topic is being covered by various outlets including Deseret News, East Idaho News, and KSL.com.


To watch next: developments in Utah football's culture and program under Scalley's leadership.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who are the Utah football coaches discussing the rivalry?
Morgan Scalley and Kalani Sitake

### What is the nature of their discussion?
Turning down the temperature of the Utah-BYU rivalry

### Which outlets are covering this story?
Deseret News, East Idaho News, KSL.com

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Morgan, Morgan Scalley, Morgan Scalley Kalani Sitake, Utah-BYU, Phil Steele Ranks Notre Dame Stadium Outside Of Top, In Home Field Advantage Since

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| roundtable.io | Phil Steele Ranks Notre Dame Stadium Outside Of Top 20 In Home Field Advantage Since 2021 | 2026-07-09 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxOMWg5RzJXa3BwaXdKbi1zcDJ4MzlXaFJ5czdSbzJ1ZWdYQjF6TlVkNGtzbmVMWHV4U3pNWUQwRW1kOElCMGREaWVmRWZaSktCMXFvTnBRZllLcXdUU0JsZDctUGlfLTFfNHpYTThzaTJWNEZyd1phZ0ZUR1FTSDBBYnhZU1hJSUNmaGRlSXhEckVCTm1Ga09GSkQ3MWtlNlUtMW0zWGF4VU10NURqZkstV2FZVi02YzVpUmRVOEF2YmlBTTdKenVtTmZoVTRJOXlnczJva3hueFFsdw?oc=5) |
| East Idaho News | ‘Nothing but the utmost respect’: Morgan Scalley’s deep relationship with Big 12 coaches includes recruiting one to Utah | 2026-07-09 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6wFBVV95cUxPNE1oVE5LcVhDQ1BMSXBxQldudklKeTNGSmp0UVpxNWp5RkdGRW9LbUZmSlZ3cmV0V2VHQ1BiU0dIc1luTnNoNnN3WU1rNjhwc3ZIeER2SExybEtVdnZLaExNa3BHWEo5N3hoOXVybHlpRndZbUdUSXcwaUFsRWhNQkM1Vlp4N1lNc3VSYmQ2WkdCUjdkZjhvQWhpMHU4T0gyejZKdzlna2JQTnFZQlkxX2Y2ZElMYlI4X19xM1RURmlHV0dEYzdaSWtkeU1vSDYwazROeE5GTXR4SGNhSlpaa1hCc1JfdFhyZVBZ?oc=5) |
| Deseret News | Watch: 5 things Utah’s Morgan Scalley said at his first Big 12 media days, from culture to taking over the program | 2026-07-09 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxQVGFPdlBGRnpNZjd2em5odkg5em5DUGZ4YUNqRFMya25reVVyRU9GRDhxcUhQenlaaFhjWUtNWUhnM1ZHeVJmX3JIazIzMTdNUU9uSUNqYUM0OU9qel90TjExaGdRMFYyd0JkOGt0YU00VVBxWkZhZDYwQ2lJaUY3bDF6SmlOb19VYkpUNzc1ZjlLdzFwT2RGcjE1Wng4TTA?oc=5) |
| KSL.com | Same feel, new energy: Morgan Scalley ignites 'new era' of Utah football | 2026-07-09 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxPRndleUtoZjFVTGwzU2VOWW5PTDV0cnFNSXFWdjFldVg4Si02b0ZKN0VnMGdlTVRON1YyR0VseXM1YXVrRmpCV3c2QTNWUnJzQ2pwRU5aMnFoY3JTcThqd24xT3pCYldMWEdsVmlsbjdQaTNJYVBHT2xCWmpvVEZLbUFBdTJBRnVWdnJjd1BnWk9PbXNNdkphaURYUUtSTElnWXVqQXNCX0U?oc=5) |
| Deseret News | Morgan Scalley, Kalani Sitake talk turning down Utah-BYU rivalry temperature | 2026-07-09 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxPeElaOC1uVkVUT3NuWDd1RlAxS2hEZEIzcUtHdmFZVFF4MklyMkw2SThIRkNsZjJZaHhpalBkQlFCRUVWbFJMYlgtQ0l1TF91SllmeVAyVFI1dDNoN0NaeXZrQmp1ak01LUZMeG01TmRtcHJaNW9WQmlHWWtlb2lXSFo5WjJaelRCZi0yQzVfRnhub0gtSHhvcA?oc=5) |

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