The 1938 Utah Utes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Utah as a member of the Mountain States Conference (MSC) during the 1938 college football season. In their 14th season under head coach Ike Armstrong, the Utes compiled an overall record of 7–1–2 with a mark of 4–0–2 in conference play, won the MSC championship, defeated New Mexico in the 1939 Sun Bowl, and outscored all opponents by a total of 187 to 36.
Tackle Barney McGarry was the team captain.2019 Utah Football Media Guide, p. 119. McGarry was also selected by the Central Press as a first-team player on the 1938 All-America team.2019 Utah Football Media Guide, p. 153. Four players won all-conference honors: McGarry; end Bruce Balkan; center Ernest Baldwin; and halfback Paul Snow.2019 Utah Football Media Guide, p. 162.
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NFL draft Utah had one player selected in the 1939 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Pick NFL team Barnie McGarry Guard 6 43 Cleveland Rams
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