Utah coach Morgan Scalley discussed Colorado quarterback Isaac Wilson at his weekly news conference, ahead of the Utes' Saturday visit to Folsom Field.
Scalley coached Utah's defense while Wilson played quarterback for the Utes. Wilson and Colorado cornerback Jason Stokes Jr. transferred from Utah before the 2026 season. Deion Sanders announced Tuesday that Wilson will start at quarterback for the Buffs against his former team.
"Yeah, and he did a really good job as a scout team quarterback and really smart," Scalley said. "He's bright. Look at the throws he makes on the outside. He has the arm talent, you know, but it's not as big of a deal in my opinion as I think people could make it out to be."
Scalley on Colorado transfers
Scalley said Wilson and Stokes know Utah's terminology,
while the Utes also know the Colorado transfers.
"He's definitely done a great job of being developed at Colorado, and he’s going to know, obviously, there's some things terminology-wise and Stokes as well," Scalley said. "Jason Stokes is going to know some things, but at the same time, we have a feel for his strengths and weaknesses."
Morgan Scalley on potentially facing former Utah QB Isaac Wilson this Saturday and if the familiarity has an impact in preparation for both Utah and Colorado:
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Wilson's history against Colorado
Wilson started seven games for Utah in 2024. He threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns in Utah's 49-24 loss at Colorado on Nov. 16, 2024, while throwing three interceptions.
He made his first Colorado start against Texas Tech on Oct. 3, completing 26 of 44 passes for 290 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in a 29-7 loss. Colorado coach Deion Sanders said the Buffaloes have three quarterback options entering the Utah game: Wilson, Julian Lewis, and Kaneal Sweetwyne.
No. 11 Utah is 5-0 and visits Colorado on Oct. 17.
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