Wayshawn Parker receives positive update following injury scare
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Wayshawn Parker of Utah football, who had an injury scare during the game against BYU, has received an optimistic update regarding his status. The Utes won the match 28-20, marking their first 9-0 record since 2008. Parker was limited due to a bruise suffered early in the game, where he carried the ball just twice. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Parker is expected to play in the upcoming game against No. 22 Arizona. Utah's dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier stepped up during the BYU game, contributing significantly without relying heavily on Parker.
- •Utah improves to 9-0 after beating BYU 28-20.
- •Parker suffered a bruise but is expected to play Saturday.
- •Devon Dampier had a strong performance in Parker's absence.
- •The Utes face No. 22 Arizona next in a critical matchup.
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Wayshawn Parker gets positive update after injury scare during Utah/BYU game
"Utah football lifted its record to 9-0 for the first time since 2008 by beating BYU 28-20 . But Utes fans received one scare involving star running back Wayshawn Parker. Which left fans hoping for good news nearly 24 hours after beating their fiercest rival. ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel dropped a deep, and promising, update there on […] The post Wayshawn Parker gets positive update after injury scare during Utah/BYU game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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