Utah football coach Morgan Scalley is preparing to reshuffle the roster following Whittingham’s move to Michigan

Scalley is bracing for turnover in the wake of Kyle Whittingham’s transfer to Michigan.

Las Vegas • It’s been just four days since Morgan Scalley officially took over as Utah’s head coach from Kyle Whittingham.

But it’s safe to say that he already has a lot on his plate.

After Whittingham left for Michigan, Utes offensive coordinator Jason Beck reportedly became a “target” candidate for the Wolverines, according to an ESPN report. That means Scalley, Utah’s longtime defensive coordinator, could potentially have to fill two coordinator positions before the NCAA transfer portal opens Friday.

That’s not even counting the other potential losses the Utes have coming in the next few days. Several Ute players and assistants could ultimately decide to join Whittingham in Ann Arbor after Utah’s New Year’s Eve bowl game, so Scalley will have plenty of work ahead of the season.

“We’re focused on this bowl and sending our seniors the right way,” Scalley said when asked about conversations with Beck, the players and some of Utah’s assistant coaches. “There’s a plan. You better believe it and our players understand it and this is it. That’s what college football is right now. There’s going to be a change.”

All-American defensive end John Henry Daley already announced his plans to enter the transfer window on Tuesday morning.

Losing Beck could have huge implications for Utah’s coaching staff and quarterback. Junior quarterback Devon Dampier started for Beck the past two seasons, first at New Mexico and then at Utah.

Byrd Ficklin’s true quarterback, who signed to return to the Utes earlier this month, was recruited by Whittingham as a three-star out of Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Assistant coaches Micah Simon and Koy Detmer also joined the Utes from Beck’s staff on the Lobos.

While change is coming, Scalley said he wants to make sure he stays true to himself and doesn’t try to be like anyone before him.

“I think to be true to myself and who I am as a coach and not be, try to be Kyle Whittingham, I’m not trying to be Urban Meyer, I’m not trying to be Ron McBride, the coaches that have mentored me along the way. [is important]Scalley said.

“Culture is what you believe, how you behave, and the experience that that behavior brings. The number one thing I want to be able to demonstrate is: What is that culture? A lot of those elements will continue what Kyle did, but it’s getting people and getting everybody on board and going in the same direction.”