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Utah May Be Forced to Turn to a True Freshman This Week

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham gave an update on the status of quarterback Devon Dampier during his Monday press conference, and the news leaves plenty of uncertainty heading into this week.

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Utah football vs. Colorado by the numbers

Looking to rebound from a loss to its in-state rival, Utah hosts Colorado on Saturday with an opportunity to get back on track and remain in the hunt for a Big 12 conference title.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / October 20

Why Utah might start its backup QB vs. Colorado

Fresh off a disappointing setback to its in-state rival, Utah left LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday with more than just its second loss of the season.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / October 20

2025 Week 9 Best-in-West College Football Power Rankings

Can you hear it? That’s the sound of a fundamental shift in the power dynamic among teams from the West in the Big 12. BYU has officially eclipsed Utah, the effects of which will play out over the next few years or longer.

Utah Running Utes News / The Forkball / October 20

College Football in Utah – Week 8

The Holy War between BYU and Utah highlighted not only college football across the state, but across the nation. The FBS teams in the state continue their good seasons and the FCS teams got some much needed wins in Week 8 of college football in Utah.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / October 19

Holy War aftermath has Utah unranked in AP Top 25 poll

While the long-term ramifications of Saturday's rivalry game between Utah and BYU remain to be seen, the immediate aftermath of the Holy War had an impact on the national media's perception of both teams in the ensuing Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Deion Sanders News / 5 GOATs / October 19

Colorado at Utah odds: Opening point spread revealed

Another important Big 12 matchup awaits in Week 9 as Colorado heads to Utah. Ahead of the game, the opening point spread has been released. The Utes opened as 14.5-point favorites over the Buffaloes, according to BetMGM.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / October 19

Utah drops out of coaches poll following loss to BYU

The Utah football team entered the weekend with an opportunity to pick up a second consecutive win over a ranked opponent and subsequently increase its stature on a national level.

Devon Dampier News / Heartland College Sports / October 19

BYU’s Defense Was Right to Sleep on Devon Dampier’s Arm

In the wake of his team’s hard‑fought 24‑21 victory in the rivalry known as the Holy War, Tanner Wall didn’t hold back when describing his feelings toward Utah’s offense and particularly its quarterback, Devon Dampier.

Kyle Whittingham News / Heartland College Sports / October 19

One Coach’s Reaction Is Sparking Debate After Rivalry Loss

In the wake of a gut‑punch 24‑21 loss to BYU in the Holy War, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham leaned into a defensive sound‑bite that reads more like damage control than accountability.

Utah Running Utes News / Utah Utes on SI / October 19

What Utah players said after loss to BYU

Utah couldn't overcome several self-inflicted miscues and fell short to its in-state rival, BYU, in a 24-21 loss from LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday.

Kyle Whittingham News / Utah Utes on SI / October 19

What Utah's Kyle Whittingham said after loss to BYU

Despite racking up nearly 500 yards of total offense, a couple of empty trips to the red zone and a pair of turnovers wound up costing Utah in its 24-21 loss to BYU on Saturday.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / October 18

What's at stake when Utah faces BYU in rivalry football game

There's always plenty of stakes involved when Utah and BYU square off. But when the Utes (5-1) and Cougars (6-0) go toe-to-toe Saturday in the first-ranked matchup between the two rivals in over a decade, more than just in-state bragging rights will be on the line.

Kyle Whittingham News / Utah Utes on SI / October 17