Devon Dampier leads Utah football in historic College Playoff chase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
On November 7, 2026, Devon Dampier rallied the Utah football team to victory over BYU, throwing two touchdowns and rushing for two more. This win marks Utah's first over BYU since 2019 and continues their unbeaten streak, positioning them favorably for the College Football Playoff. Utah coach Morgan Scalley reached out to Dampier last December, expressing his desire for the quarterback to stay and become a better leader. This relationship has shaped the team's success, culminating in their current ranked position and aspirations for a fairy-tale season.
- •Dampier threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns
- •Utah won its first game against BYU since 2019
- •The team remains unbeaten and ranked No. 3 nationally
- •Scalley made a personal appeal to Dampier last December
- •Utah aims for a fairytale ending in the College Football Playoff
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Utah football’s dream season began with two words to Devon Dampier: ‘I’m sorry’
"Utah football’s dream season began with an apology. Now Devon Dampier and Morgan Scalley are chasing the fairytale ending they imagined.
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