Utah defeats Arkansas 43-10 to strengthen position in the Big 12
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The No. 20 Utah Utes defeated Arkansas 43-10 on Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Quarterback Devon Dampier led the offense with 311 total yards and four touchdowns in the win. Utah’s defense contributed by breaking up 13 passes, recording four sacks, and limiting the Razorbacks throughout the contest. This victory marks the 97th consecutive sellout for the Utes at their home venue. The result provides the team with early momentum as they look to establish themselves as contenders within the Big 12. Coach Morgan Scalley noted that the team intends to review film and address remaining deficiencies as the season progresses.
- •Utah defeated Arkansas by a final score of 43-10.
- •Devon Dampier accounted for four touchdowns and 311 total yards.
- •The Utah defense recorded four sacks and 13 pass breakups.
- •The game extended the Utah home sellout streak to 97 consecutive games.
- •Noah Bennee led all receivers with 113 yards on four catches.
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Morgan Scalley turning Utah football into a dangerous contender in the Big 12 race
- 5:18 PMUSA Today — Morgan Scalley's Utah is becoming the Big 12 team nobody wants to face - USA Today
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Morgan Scalley's Utah is becoming the Big 12 team nobody wants to face
"Devon Dampier’s explosive playmaking and a statement blowout over Arkansas signal a power shift, positioning the Utes to dismantle Big 12 rivals and ignite a high-stakes Holy War.
"Utah crushed Arkansas behind Devon Dampier and a relentless defense, strengthening its case as a Big 12 and CFP contender.
"Utah crushed Arkansas behind Devon Dampier and a relentless defense, strengthening its case as a Big 12 and CFP contender.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 4:53 AMMorgan Scalley turning Utah football into a dangerous contender in the Big 12 race
Devon Dampier’s explosive playmaking and a statement blowout over Arkansas signal a power shift, positioning the Utes to dismantle Big 12 rivals and ignite a high-stakes Holy War.
- USA TodaySep 13, 2026, 5:18 PMMorgan Scalley's Utah is becoming the Big 12 team nobody wants to face - USA Today
Utah crushed Arkansas behind Devon Dampier and a relentless defense, strengthening its case as a Big 12 and CFP contender.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:34 PMMorgan Scalley's Utah is becoming the Big 12 team nobody wants to face
Utah crushed Arkansas behind Devon Dampier and a relentless defense, strengthening its case as a Big 12 and CFP contender.
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