Utah rallies past Houston to stay unbeaten in Big 12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
No. 9 Utah scored 21 points in the second half to overcome No. 16 Houston 21-13 on October 24. After trailing 10-0, Utah executed a strong comeback led by quarterback Devon Dampier and tailback Wayshawn Parker. The victory leaves Utah as the only unbeaten team in the Big 12 Conference, following losses by Brigham Young, Texas Tech, and BYU. This win positions Utah to leap in the upcoming rankings.
- •Utah improves to 8-0 this season under coach Morgan Scalley.
- •Houston led 10-0 at one point in the third quarter.
- •Utah scored 21 unanswered points in the second half.
- •Conner Weigman threw for 282 yards for Houston.
- •Utah is now the only Big 12 unbeaten after Saturday's games.
- 5:58 AMYahoo Sports — Utah emerges as lone Big 12 unbeaten in CFP race after rallying past Houston
"No. 9 Utah remained one of three unbeatens in college football's Bowl Subdivision after its come-from-behind defeat of No. 16 Houston.
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