Utah Utes rise to No. 15 in AP Top 25 after shutout win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Utah Utes improved to 3-0 with a 33-0 victory over Utah State on Saturday, marking their first win in the Band of Brothers rivalry. This shutout propelled them two spots up to No. 15 in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. Quarterback Devon Dampier threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, with both scores going to Braden Pegan, who made a significant return against his former team. Utah will begin its Big 12 schedule next week against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa, aiming to maintain their momentum after a strong non-conference performance.
- •Utah Utes shut out Utah State 33-0 on September 20.
- •Devon Dampier passed for 253 yards, two touchdowns.
- •Braden Pegan recorded 122 receiving yards against Utah State.
- •Utah ranked No. 15 in AP Top 25 Poll, up two spots.
- •Next game: Utah faces Iowa State in Ames for Big 12 debut.
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Where Utah football ranks in latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll
"Following a dominant shutout victory in the Band of Brothers rivalry, the undefeated Utes climb two spots as they prepare for a high-stakes Big 12 conference debut.
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